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Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01009Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time, the builtin
10functions are not available then. See |+eval| and |no-eval-feature|.
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12For functions grouped by what they are used for see |function-list|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000013
141. Overview |builtin-function-list|
152. Details |builtin-function-details|
163. Feature list |feature-list|
174. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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19==============================================================================
201. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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22Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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24USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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26abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
27acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
28add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
29and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
30append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
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}
119charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
120charidx({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
125col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
126complete({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}
211getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
212 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
213getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
214getchar([expr]) Number or String
215 get one character from the user
216getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
217getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
218getcharsearch() Dict last character search
219getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100220getcmdcompltype() String return the type of the current
221 command-line completion
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000222getcmdline() String return the current command-line
223getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100224getcmdscreenpos() Number return cursor screen position in
225 command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000226getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
227getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
228getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
229 List list of cmdline completion matches
230getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
231getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
232getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
233getenv({name}) String return environment variable
234getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
235getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
236getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
237getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
238getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
239getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
240getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
241 List list of jump list items
242getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
243getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
244getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
245getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
246getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
247getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
248getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
249getpid() Number process ID of Vim
250getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
251getqflist() List list of quickfix items
252getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
253getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
254 String or List contents of a register
255getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
256getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +0100257getscriptinfo([{opts}]) List list of sourced scripts
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000258gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
259gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
260 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
261gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
262 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
263gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
264gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
265getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
266getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
267getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
268getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
269getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
270 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
271glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
272 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
273glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
274globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
275 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
276has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
277has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
278haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
279 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
280 or |:tcd|
281hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
282 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
283histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
284histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
285histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
286histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
287hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
288hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
289hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
290hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
291hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
292iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
293indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
294index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
295 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +0100296indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]])
297 Number index in {object} where {expr} is true
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000298input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
299 String get input from the user
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +0100300inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000301 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
302inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
303inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
304inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
305inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
306insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
307interrupt() none interrupt script execution
308invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +0100309isabsolutepath({path}) Number |TRUE| if {path} is an absolute path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000310isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
311isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
312 (positive or negative)
313islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
314isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
315items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
316job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
317job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
318job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
319job_start({command} [, {options}])
320 Job start a job
321job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
322job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
323join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
324js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
325js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
326json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
327json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
328keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +0100329keytrans({string}) String translate internal keycodes to a form
330 that can be used by |:map|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000331len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
332libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
333libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
334line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
335line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
336lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
337list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
338list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
339listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
340 Number add a callback to listen to changes
341listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
342listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
343localtime() Number current time
344log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
345log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
346luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
347map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
348 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
349maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
350 String or Dict
351 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
352mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
353 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100354maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000355mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
356 like |map()| but creates a new List or
357 Dictionary
358mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
359match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
360 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
361matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
362 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
363matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
364 Number highlight positions with {group}
365matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
366matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
367matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
368 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
369matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
370 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
371matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
372 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
373matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
374 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
375matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
376 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
377matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
378 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
379max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
380menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
381min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
382mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
383 Number create directory {name}
384mode([expr]) String current editing mode
385mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
386nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
387nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
388or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
389pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
390perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
391popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
392popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
393popup_clear() none close all popup windows
394popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
395popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
396popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
397popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
398popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
Bram Moolenaarbdc09a12022-10-07 14:31:45 +0100399popup_findecho() Number get window ID of popup for `:echowin`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000400popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
401popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
402popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
403popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
404popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
405popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
406popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
407popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
408popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
409popup_notification({what}, {options})
410 Number create a notification popup window
411popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
412 none set options for popup window {id}
413popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
414popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
415pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
416prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
417printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
418prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
419prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
420prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
421prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
422prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
423prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
424 none add multiple text properties
425prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
426 none remove all text properties
427prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
428 Dict search for a text property
429prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
430prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
431 Number remove a text property
432prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
433prop_type_change({name}, {props})
434 none change an existing property type
435prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
436 none delete a property type
437prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
438 Dict get property type values
439prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
440pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
441pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
442py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
443pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
444pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
445rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
446range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
447 List items from {expr} to {max}
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +0100448readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]])
449 Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000450readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
451 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
452readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
453 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
454readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
455 List get list of lines from file {fname}
456reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
457 any reduce {object} using {func}
458reg_executing() String get the executing register name
459reg_recording() String get the recording register name
460reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
461reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
462reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
463remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
464 String send expression
465remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
466remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
467 Number check for reply string
468remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
469 String read reply string
470remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
471 String send key sequence
472remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
473remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
474 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
475remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
476 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
477remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
478rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +0100479repeat({expr}, {count}) List/Blob/String
480 repeat {expr} {count} times
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000481resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
482reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
483round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
484rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
485screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
486screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
487screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
488screencol() Number current cursor column
489screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
490screenrow() Number current cursor row
491screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
492search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
493 Number search for {pattern}
494searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
495searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
496 Number search for variable declaration
497searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
498 Number search for other end of start/end pair
499searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
500 List search for other end of start/end pair
501searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
502 List search for {pattern}
503server2client({clientid}, {string})
504 Number send reply string
505serverlist() String get a list of available servers
506setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
507 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
508 {expr}
509setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
510 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
511setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
512setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
513setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +0100514setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) Number set command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000515setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
516setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
517setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
518setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
519setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
520setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
521 Number modify location list using {list}
522setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
523 Number modify specific location list props
524setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
525setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
526setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
527setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
528 Number modify specific quickfix list props
529setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
530settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
531settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
532 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
533 page {tabnr} to {val}
534settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
535 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
536setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
537sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
538shellescape({string} [, {special}])
539 String escape {string} for use as shell
540 command argument
541shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
542sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
543sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
544sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
545sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
546 List get a list of placed signs
547sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
548 Number jump to a sign
549sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
550 Number place a sign
551sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
552sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
553sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
554sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
555 Number unplace a sign
556sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
557simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
558sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
559sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
560slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
561 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000562sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
563 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000564sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
565sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
566 Number play an event sound
567sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
568 Number play sound file {path}
569sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
570soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
571spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
572spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
573 List spelling suggestions
574split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
575 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
576sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
577srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
578state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
579str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
580str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
581 ASCII/UTF-8 value
582str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
583 Number convert String to Number
584strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
585strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
586 String {len} characters of {str} at
587 character {start}
588strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
589strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
590strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
591strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
592stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
593 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
594string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
595strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
596strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
597 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
598 byte {start}
599strptime({format}, {timestring})
600 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
601strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
602 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
603strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
604strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
605submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
606 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
607substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
608 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
609swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
610swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
611synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
612synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
613 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
614synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
615synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
616synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
617system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
618systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
619tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
620tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
621tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
622tagfiles() List tags files used
623taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
624tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
625tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
626tempname() String name for a temporary file
627term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
628 Number display difference between two dumps
629term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
630 Number displaying a screen dump
631term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
632 none dump terminal window contents
633term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
634term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
635term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
636term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
637term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
638term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
639term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
640term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
641term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
642term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
643term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
644term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
645term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
646term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
647term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
648 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
649term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
650term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
651term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
652term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
653 none set the size of a terminal
654term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
655term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
656terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
657test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
658 none make memory allocation fail
659test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
660test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
661test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
662test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
663test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000664test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000665test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
666test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
667test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
668test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
669test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
670test_null_job() Job null value for testing
671test_null_list() List null value for testing
672test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
673test_null_string() String null value for testing
674test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
675test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
676test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000677test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
678test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
679test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
680test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
681test_void() any void value for testing
682timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
683timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
684timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
685 Number create a timer
686timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
687timer_stopall() none stop all timers
688tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
689toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
690tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
691 to chars in {tostr}
692trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
693 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
694trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
695type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
696typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
697undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
698undotree() List undo file tree
699uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
700 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
701values({dict}) List values in {dict}
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100702virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) Number or List
703 screen column of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +0100704virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col})
705 Number byte index of a character on screen
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000706visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
707wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
708win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
709 String execute {command} in window {id}
710win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
711win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
712win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
713win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
714win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
715win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000716win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
717win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000718win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
719win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
720 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
721winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
722wincol() Number window column of the cursor
723windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
724winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
725winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
726winline() Number window line of the cursor
727winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
728winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
729winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
730winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
731winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
732wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
733writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
734 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
735xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
736
737==============================================================================
7382. Details *builtin-function-details*
739
740Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
741specific functionality.
742
743abs({expr}) *abs()*
744 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
745 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
746 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
747 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
748 Examples: >
749 echo abs(1.456)
750< 1.456 >
751 echo abs(-5.456)
752< 5.456 >
753 echo abs(-4)
754< 4
755
756 Can also be used as a |method|: >
757 Compute()->abs()
758
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000759
760acos({expr}) *acos()*
761 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
762 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
763 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100764 [-1, 1]. Otherwise acos() returns "nan".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000765 Examples: >
766 :echo acos(0)
767< 1.570796 >
768 :echo acos(-0.5)
769< 2.094395
770
771 Can also be used as a |method|: >
772 Compute()->acos()
773
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000774
775add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
776 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
777 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
778 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
779 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
780< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
781 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
782 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
783 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100784 Returns 1 if {object} is not a |List| or a |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000785
786 Can also be used as a |method|: >
787 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
788
789
790and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
791 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
792 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100793 Also see `or()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000794 Example: >
795 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
796< Can also be used as a |method|: >
797 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
798
799
800append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
801 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
802 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
803 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
804 the current buffer.
805 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
806 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
807 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
808 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
809 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
810 negative number results in an error. Example: >
811 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
812 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
813
814< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
815 passed as the second argument: >
816 mylist->append(lnum)
817
818
819appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
820 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
821
822 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
823 |bufload()| if needed.
824
825 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
826
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000827 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
828 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
829 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
830 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000831
832 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
833 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
834
835 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
836 error message is given. Example: >
837 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
838<
839 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
840 passed as the second argument: >
841 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
842
843
844argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
845 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
846 |arglist|.
847 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
848 window is used.
849 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
850 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
851 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
852 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
853
854 *argidx()*
855argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
856 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
857
858 *arglistid()*
859arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
860 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
861 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
862 global argument list. See |arglist|.
863 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
864
865 Without arguments use the current window.
866 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
867 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
868 page.
869 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
870
871 *argv()*
872argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
873 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
874 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
875 :let i = 0
876 :while i < argc()
877 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000878 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000879 : let i = i + 1
880 :endwhile
881< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
882 the whole |arglist| is returned.
883
884 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
885 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
886
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100887 Returns an empty string if {nr}th argument is not present in
888 the argument list. Returns an empty List if the {winid}
889 argument is invalid.
890
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000891asin({expr}) *asin()*
892 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
893 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
894 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
895 [-1, 1].
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100896 Returns "nan" if {expr} is outside the range [-1, 1]. Returns
897 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000898 Examples: >
899 :echo asin(0.8)
900< 0.927295 >
901 :echo asin(-0.5)
902< -0.523599
903
904 Can also be used as a |method|: >
905 Compute()->asin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000906
907
908assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
909
910
911
912atan({expr}) *atan()*
913 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
914 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
915 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100916 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000917 Examples: >
918 :echo atan(100)
919< 1.560797 >
920 :echo atan(-4.01)
921< -1.326405
922
923 Can also be used as a |method|: >
924 Compute()->atan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000925
926
927atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
928 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
929 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
930 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100931 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
932 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000933 Examples: >
934 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
935< -0.785398 >
936 :echo atan2(1, -1)
937< 2.356194
938
939 Can also be used as a |method|: >
940 Compute()->atan2(1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000941
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100942
943autocmd_add({acmds}) *autocmd_add()*
944 Adds a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
945
946 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
947 the following optional items:
948 bufnr buffer number to add a buffer-local autocmd.
949 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
950 item is ignored.
951 cmd Ex command to execute for this autocmd event
952 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100953 This can be either a String with a single
954 event name or a List of event names.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100955 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
956 If this group doesn't exist then it is
957 created. If not specified or empty, then the
958 default group is used.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100959 nested boolean flag, set to v:true to add a nested
960 autocmd. Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100961 once boolean flag, set to v:true to add an autocmd
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100962 which executes only once. Refer to
963 |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100964 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
965 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100966 present, then this item is ignored. This can
967 be a String with a single pattern or a List of
968 patterns.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100969 replace boolean flag, set to v:true to remove all the
970 commands associated with the specified autocmd
971 event and group and add the {cmd}. This is
972 useful to avoid adding the same command
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100973 multiple times for an autocmd event in a group.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100974
975 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure.
976 Examples: >
977 " Create a buffer-local autocmd for buffer 5
978 let acmd = {}
979 let acmd.group = 'MyGroup'
980 let acmd.event = 'BufEnter'
981 let acmd.bufnr = 5
982 let acmd.cmd = 'call BufEnterFunc()'
983 call autocmd_add([acmd])
984
985 Can also be used as a |method|: >
986 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_add()
987<
988autocmd_delete({acmds}) *autocmd_delete()*
989 Deletes a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
990
991 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
992 the following optional items:
993 bufnr buffer number to delete a buffer-local autocmd.
994 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
995 item is ignored.
996 cmd Ex command for this autocmd event
997 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
998 If '*' then all the autocmd events in this
999 group are deleted.
1000 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
1001 If not specified or empty, then the default
1002 group is used.
1003 nested set to v:true for a nested autocmd.
1004 Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
1005 once set to v:true for an autocmd which executes
1006 only once. Refer to |autocmd-once|.
1007 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
1008 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
1009 present, then this item is ignored.
1010
1011 If only {group} is specified in a {acmds} entry and {event},
1012 {pattern} and {cmd} are not specified, then that autocmd group
1013 is deleted.
1014
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001015 Returns |v:true| on success and |v:false| on failure.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001016 Examples: >
1017 " :autocmd! BufLeave *.vim
1018 let acmd = #{event: 'BufLeave', pattern: '*.vim'}
1019 call autocmd_delete([acmd]})
1020 " :autocmd! MyGroup1 BufLeave
1021 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup1', event: 'BufLeave'}
1022 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1023 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 BufEnter *.c
1024 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: 'BufEnter',
1025 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1026 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 * *.c
1027 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: '*',
1028 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1029 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1030 " :autocmd! MyGroup3
1031 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup3'}
1032 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1033<
1034 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1035 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_delete()
1036
1037autocmd_get([{opts}]) *autocmd_get()*
1038 Returns a |List| of autocmds. If {opts} is not supplied, then
1039 returns the autocmds for all the events in all the groups.
1040
1041 The optional {opts} Dict argument supports the following
1042 items:
1043 group Autocmd group name. If specified, returns only
1044 the autocmds defined in this group. If the
1045 specified group doesn't exist, results in an
1046 error message. If set to an empty string,
1047 then the default autocmd group is used.
1048 event Autocmd event name. If specified, returns only
1049 the autocmds defined for this event. If set
1050 to "*", then returns autocmds for all the
1051 events. If the specified event doesn't exist,
1052 results in an error message.
1053 pattern Autocmd pattern. If specified, returns only
1054 the autocmds defined for this pattern.
1055 A combination of the above three times can be supplied in
1056 {opts}.
1057
1058 Each Dict in the returned List contains the following items:
1059 bufnr For buffer-local autocmds, buffer number where
1060 the autocmd is defined.
1061 cmd Command executed for this autocmd.
1062 event Autocmd event name.
1063 group Autocmd group name.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001064 nested Boolean flag, set to v:true for a nested
1065 autocmd. See |autocmd-nested|.
1066 once Boolean flag, set to v:true, if the autocmd
1067 will be executed only once. See |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001068 pattern Autocmd pattern. For a buffer-local
1069 autocmd, this will be of the form "<buffer=n>".
1070 If there are multiple commands for an autocmd event in a
1071 group, then separate items are returned for each command.
1072
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001073 Returns an empty List if an autocmd with the specified group
1074 or event or pattern is not found.
1075
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001076 Examples: >
1077 " :autocmd MyGroup
1078 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'Mygroup'})
1079 " :autocmd G BufUnload
1080 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'G', event: 'BufUnload'})
1081 " :autocmd G * *.ts
1082 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: '*', pattern: '*.ts'}
1083 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1084 " :autocmd Syntax
1085 echo autocmd_get(#{event: 'Syntax'})
1086 " :autocmd G BufEnter *.ts
1087 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: 'BufEnter',
1088 \ pattern: '*.ts'}
1089 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1090<
1091 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1092 Getopts()->autocmd_get()
1093<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001094balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
1095 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001096 not used for the List. Returns an empty string if balloon
1097 is not present.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001098
1099balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
1100 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
1101 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
1102 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
1103 split with |balloon_split()|.
1104 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
1105
1106 Example: >
1107 func GetBalloonContent()
1108 " ... initiate getting the content
1109 return ''
1110 endfunc
1111 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
1112
1113 func BalloonCallback(result)
1114 call balloon_show(a:result)
1115 endfunc
1116< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1117 GetText()->balloon_show()
1118<
1119 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
1120 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
1121 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
1122 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001123 empty string or a placeholder, e.g. "loading...".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001124
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001125 When showing a balloon is not possible then nothing happens,
1126 no error message is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001127 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
1128 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
1129
1130balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
1131 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
1132 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
1133 to show debugger output.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001134 Returns a |List| with the split lines. Returns an empty List
1135 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001136 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1137 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
1138
1139< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
1140 feature}
1141
1142blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
1143 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
1144 {blob}. Examples: >
1145 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
1146 blob2list(0z) returns []
1147< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
1148 opposite.
1149
1150 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1151 GetBlob()->blob2list()
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01001152<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001153 *browse()*
1154browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
1155 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
1156 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1157 The input fields are:
1158 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
1159 {title} title for the requester
1160 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1161 {default} default file name
1162 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
1163 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
1164
1165 *browsedir()*
1166browsedir({title}, {initdir})
1167 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
1168 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1169 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1170 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1171 to be used.
1172 The input fields are:
1173 {title} title for the requester
1174 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1175 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1176 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1177
1178bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001179 Add a buffer to the buffer list with name {name} (must be a
1180 String).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001181 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1182 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1183 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1184 buffer is always created.
1185 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1186 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1187 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1188 call bufload(bufnr)
1189 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001190< Returns 0 on error.
1191 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001192 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1193
1194bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1195 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1196 {buf} exists.
1197 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1198 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1199
1200 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1201 exactly. The name can be:
1202 - Relative to the current directory.
1203 - A full path.
1204 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1205 - A URL name.
1206 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1207 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1208 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1209 long name to be able to find them.
1210 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1211 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1212 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1213 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1214 file name.
1215
1216 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1217 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1218<
1219 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1220
1221buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1222 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1223 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1224 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1225
1226 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1227 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1228
1229bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1230 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1231 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1232 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001233 then there is no change. If the buffer is not related to a
1234 file the no file is read (e.g., when 'buftype' is "nofile").
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001235 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1236 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1237 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1238
1239 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1240 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1241
1242bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1243 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1244 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1245 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1246
1247 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1248 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1249
1250bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1251 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1252 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1253 "[No Name]".
1254 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1255 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1256 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1257 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1258 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1259 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1260 match an empty string is returned.
1261 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1262 alternate buffer.
1263 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1264 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1265 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1266 pattern.
1267 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1268 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1269 buffers are searched for.
1270 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1271 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1272 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1273< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1274 echo bufnr->bufname()
1275
1276< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1277 string is returned. >
1278 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1279 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1280 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1281 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1282< *buffer_name()*
1283 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1284
1285 *bufnr()*
1286bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1287 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1288 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1289 above.
1290
1291 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1292 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1293 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1294 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1295< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1296 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1297
1298 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1299 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1300< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1301 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1302 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1303 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1304
1305 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1306 echo bufref->bufnr()
1307<
1308 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1309 *last_buffer_nr()*
1310 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1311
1312bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1313 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1314 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1315 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1316 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1317
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001318 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001319<
1320 Only deals with the current tab page.
1321
1322 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1323 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1324
1325bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1326 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1327 |window-ID|.
1328 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1329 is returned. Example: >
1330
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001331 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001332
1333< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1334 |:wincmd|.
1335
1336 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1337 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1338
1339byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1340 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1341 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1342 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1343 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1344 one.
1345 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1346
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001347 Returns -1 if the {byte} value is invalid.
1348
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001349 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1350 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1351
1352< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1353 feature}
1354
1355byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1356 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1357 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1358 zero.
1359 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1360 equal to {nr}.
1361 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1362 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1363 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1364 separately.
1365 Example : >
1366 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1367< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1368 same: >
1369 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1370 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1371< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1372
1373 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1374 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1375 in bytes is returned.
1376
1377 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1378 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1379
1380byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1381 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1382 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001383 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001384 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1385 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1386 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1387< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1388 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1389 one byte).
1390 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1391 to a Unicode encoding.
1392
1393 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1394 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1395
1396call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1397 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1398 arguments.
1399 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1400 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1401 Returns the return value of the called function.
1402 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1403 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1404
1405 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1406 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1407
1408ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1409 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1410 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1411 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1412 Examples: >
1413 echo ceil(1.456)
1414< 2.0 >
1415 echo ceil(-5.456)
1416< -5.0 >
1417 echo ceil(4.0)
1418< 4.0
1419
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001420 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
1421
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001422 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1423 Compute()->ceil()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001424
1425
1426ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1427
1428
1429changenr() *changenr()*
1430 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1431 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1432 with the |:undo| command.
1433 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1434 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1435 one less than the number of the undone change.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001436 Returns 0 if the undo list is empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001437
1438char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001439 Return Number value of the first char in {string}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001440 Examples: >
1441 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1442 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1443< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1444 Example for "utf-8": >
1445 char2nr("á") returns 225
1446 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1447< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1448 A combining character is a separate character.
1449 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1450 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1451 let str = "ABC"
1452 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1453< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1454
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001455 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
1456
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001457 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1458 GetChar()->char2nr()
1459
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001460charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1461 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1462 The character class is one of:
1463 0 blank
1464 1 punctuation
1465 2 word character
1466 3 emoji
1467 other specific Unicode class
1468 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001469 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001470
1471
1472charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1473 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1474 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1475
1476 Example:
1477 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1478 charcol('.') returns 3
1479 col('.') returns 7
1480
1481< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1482 GetPos()->col()
1483<
1484 *charidx()*
1485charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1486 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1487 The index of the first character is zero.
1488 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1489 equal to {idx}.
1490 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1491 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1492 added to the preceding base character.
1493 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1494 counted as separate characters.
1495 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1496 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1497 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1498 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1499 and is not zero or one.
1500 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1501 from the character index.
1502 Examples: >
1503 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1504 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1505 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1506<
1507 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1508 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1509
1510chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1511 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1512 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1513 window:
1514 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1515 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1516 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1517 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1518 directory.
1519 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1520 {dir} must be a String.
1521 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1522 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1523 On failure, returns an empty string.
1524
1525 Example: >
1526 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1527 if save_dir != ""
1528 " ... do some work
1529 call chdir(save_dir)
1530 endif
1531
1532< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1533 GetDir()->chdir()
1534<
1535cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1536 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1537 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1538 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1539 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01001540 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001541 See |C-indenting|.
1542
1543 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1544 GetLnum()->cindent()
1545
1546clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1547 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1548 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1549 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1550 window ID instead of the current window.
1551
1552 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1553 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1554<
1555 *col()*
1556col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1557 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1558 . the cursor position
1559 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1560 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1561 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1562 returned)
1563 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1564 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1565 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1566 that it's updated right away.
1567 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1568 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1569 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1570 out of range then col() returns zero.
1571 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1572 |getpos()|.
1573 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1574 character position use |charcol()|.
1575 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1576 Examples: >
1577 col(".") column of cursor
1578 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1579 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001580 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001581< The first column is 1. Returns 0 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001582 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1583 buffer.
1584 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1585 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1586 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1587 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1588 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001589 \<C-O>:echo col(".") .. "\n" <Bar>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001590 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1591
1592< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1593 GetPos()->col()
1594<
1595
1596complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1597 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1598 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1599 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1600 or with an expression mapping.
1601 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1602 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1603 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1604 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1605 match.
1606 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1607 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1608 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1609 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1610 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1611 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1612 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1613 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1614 Example: >
1615 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1616
1617 func! ListMonths()
1618 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1619 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1620 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1621 return ''
1622 endfunc
1623< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1624 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1625
1626 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1627 second argument: >
1628 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1629
1630complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1631 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1632 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1633 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1634 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1635 the list.
1636 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1637 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1638
1639 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1640 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1641
1642complete_check() *complete_check()*
1643 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1644 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1645 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1646 zero otherwise.
1647 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1648 'completefunc' option.
1649
1650
1651complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1652 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1653 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1654 The items are:
1655 mode Current completion mode name string.
1656 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1657 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1658 See |pumvisible()|.
1659 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1660 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1661 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1662 See |complete-items|.
1663 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1664 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1665 typed text only, or the last completion after
1666 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1667 <Down> keys)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01001668 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENTED YET]
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001669
1670 *complete_info_mode*
1671 mode values are:
1672 "" Not in completion mode
1673 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1674 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1675 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1676 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1677 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1678 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1679 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1680 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1681 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1682 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1683 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1684 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1685 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1686 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1687 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1688 "eval" |complete()| completion
1689 "unknown" Other internal modes
1690
1691 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1692 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1693 {what} are silently ignored.
1694
1695 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1696 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1697 |CompleteChanged| event.
1698
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001699 Returns an empty |Dictionary| on error.
1700
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001701 Examples: >
1702 " Get all items
1703 call complete_info()
1704 " Get only 'mode'
1705 call complete_info(['mode'])
1706 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1707 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1708
1709< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1710 GetItems()->complete_info()
1711<
1712 *confirm()*
1713confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1714 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1715 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1716 choice this is 1.
1717 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1718 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1719
1720 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1721 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1722 used (and translated).
1723 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1724 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1725
1726 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1727 by '\n', e.g. >
1728 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1729< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1730 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1731 not need to be the first letter: >
1732 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1733< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1734 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1735
1736 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1737 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1738 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1739 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1740
1741 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1742 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1743 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1744 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1745 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1746 used.
1747
1748 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1749 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1750
1751 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001752 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001753 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001754 if choice == 0
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001755 echo "make up your mind!"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001756 elseif choice == 3
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001757 echo "tasteful"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001758 else
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001759 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001760 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001761< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1762 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1763 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1764 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1765 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1766 the horizontal layout is always used.
1767
1768 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1769 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1770<
1771 *copy()*
1772copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1773 different from using {expr} directly.
1774 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1775 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1776 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1777 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1778 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1779 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1780 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1781 mylist->copy()
1782
1783cos({expr}) *cos()*
1784 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1785 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001786 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001787 Examples: >
1788 :echo cos(100)
1789< 0.862319 >
1790 :echo cos(-4.01)
1791< -0.646043
1792
1793 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1794 Compute()->cos()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001795
1796
1797cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1798 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1799 [1, inf].
1800 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001801 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001802 Examples: >
1803 :echo cosh(0.5)
1804< 1.127626 >
1805 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1806< -1.127626
1807
1808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1809 Compute()->cosh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001810
1811
1812count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1813 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1814 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1815
1816 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1817 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1818
1819 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1820
1821 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1822 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1823 {expr} is an empty string.
1824
1825 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1826 mylist->count(val)
1827<
1828 *cscope_connection()*
1829cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1830 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1831 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1832 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1833 if there are no cscope connections;
1834 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1835
1836 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1837 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1838
1839 {num} Description of existence check
1840 ----- ------------------------------
1841 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1842 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1843 {dbpath}.
1844 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1845 {dbpath}.
1846 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1847 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1848 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1849 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1850
1851 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1852
1853 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1854
1855 # pid database name prepend path
1856 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1857<
1858 Invocation Return Val ~
1859 ---------- ---------- >
1860 cscope_connection() 1
1861 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1862 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1863 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1864 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1865 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1866 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1867 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1868<
1869cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1870cursor({list})
1871 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1872 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1873
1874 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1875 with two, three or four item:
1876 [{lnum}, {col}]
1877 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1878 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1879 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1880 but without the first item.
1881
1882 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1883 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1884
1885 Does not change the jumplist.
Bram Moolenaar7c6cd442022-10-11 21:54:04 +01001886 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|, except that if {lnum} is
1887 zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001888 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1889 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001890 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1891 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1892 line.
1893 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1894 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1895 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1896
1897 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1898 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1899 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1900 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1901
1902 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1903 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1904
1905debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1906 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1907 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1908 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1909 {only available on MS-Windows}
1910
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001911 Returns |TRUE| if successfully interrupted the program.
1912 Otherwise returns |FALSE|.
1913
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001914 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1915 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1916
1917deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1918 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1919 different from using {expr} directly.
1920 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1921 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1922 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1923 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1924 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1925 the original |List|.
1926 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1927
1928 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1929 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1930 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1931 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1932 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1933 *E724*
1934 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1935 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1936 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1937 Also see |copy()|.
1938
1939 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1940 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1941
1942delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1943 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001944 name {fname}.
1945
1946 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1947 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001948
1949 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1950 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1951
1952 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1953 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1954 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1955 that is being used.
1956
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001957 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1958 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1959 or partly failed.
1960
1961 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1962 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1963 |deletebufline()|.
1964
1965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1966 GetName()->delete()
1967
1968deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1969 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1970 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1971 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1972
1973 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1974 |bufload()| if needed.
1975
1976 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1977
1978 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1979 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1980 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1981
1982 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1983 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1984<
1985 *did_filetype()*
1986did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1987 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1988 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1989 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1990 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1991 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1992 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1993 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1994 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1995 file.
1996
1997diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1998 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1999 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
2000 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
2001 display but don't exist in the buffer.
2002 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2003 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2004 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
2005
2006 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2007 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
2008
2009diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
2010 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
2011 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
2012 diff change zero is returned.
2013 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2014 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2015 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
2016 line.
2017 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
2018 syntax information about the highlighting.
2019
2020 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2021 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
2022<
2023
2024digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
2025 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
2026 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
2027 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
2028 is given and an empty string is returned.
2029
2030 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2031 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
2032 available, it might fail.
2033
2034 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
2035
2036 Examples: >
2037 " Get a built-in digraph
2038 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
2039
2040 " Get a user-defined digraph
2041 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
2042 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
2043<
2044 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2045 GetChars()->digraph_get()
2046<
2047 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2048 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2049 display an error message.
2050
2051
2052digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
2053 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
2054 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
2055 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
2056
2057 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2058 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
2059 available, it might fail.
2060
2061 Also see |digraph_get()|.
2062
2063 Examples: >
2064 " Get user-defined digraphs
2065 :echo digraph_getlist()
2066
2067 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
2068 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
2069<
2070 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2071 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
2072<
2073 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2074 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2075 display an error message.
2076
2077
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002078digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002079 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
2080 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002081 encoded character. *E1215*
2082 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
2083 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
2084 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002085
2086 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
2087 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
2088
2089 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
2090 |digraph_setlist()|.
2091
2092 Example: >
2093 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
2094<
2095 Can be used as a |method|: >
2096 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
2097<
2098 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2099 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2100 display an error message.
2101
2102
2103digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
2104 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
2105 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
2106 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002107 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002108 Example: >
2109 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
2110<
2111 It is similar to the following: >
2112 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
2113 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
2114 endfor
2115< Except that the function returns after the first error,
2116 following digraphs will not be added.
2117
2118 Can be used as a |method|: >
2119 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
2120<
2121 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2122 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2123 display an error message.
2124
2125
2126echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
2127 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
2128 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
2129 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
2130 call echoraw(&t_TE)
2131< and to enable it again: >
2132 call echoraw(&t_TI)
2133< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
2134
2135
2136empty({expr}) *empty()*
2137 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
2138 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
2139 items.
2140 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
2141 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
2142 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
2143 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
2144 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
2145 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
2146
2147 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
2148 length with zero.
2149
2150 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2151 mylist->empty()
2152
2153environ() *environ()*
2154 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
2155 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
2156 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
2157< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
2158 use this: >
2159 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
2160
2161escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
2162 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
2163 backslash. Example: >
2164 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
2165< results in: >
2166 c:\\program\ files\\vim
2167< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
2168
2169 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2170 GetText()->escape(' \')
2171<
2172 *eval()*
2173eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
2174 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
2175 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
2176 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
2177 functions.
2178
2179 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2180 argv->join()->eval()
2181
2182eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2183 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2184 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2185 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2186 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2187
2188executable({expr}) *executable()*
2189 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2190 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2191 arguments.
2192 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2193 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2194 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2195 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2196 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2197 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2198 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2199 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2200 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2201 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2202 directory, not if it's really executable.
2203 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
Yasuhiro Matsumoto05cf63e2022-05-03 11:02:28 +01002204 normally found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2205 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|. This can be
2206 disabled by setting the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath
2207 environment variable. *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002208 The result is a Number:
2209 1 exists
2210 0 does not exist
2211 -1 not implemented on this system
2212 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2213
2214 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2215 GetCommand()->executable()
2216
2217execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2218 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2219 string.
2220 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2221 lines are executed one by one.
2222 This is equivalent to: >
2223 redir => var
2224 {command}
2225 redir END
2226<
2227 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2228 "" no `:silent` used
2229 "silent" `:silent` used
2230 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2231 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2232 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2233 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2234 *E930*
2235 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2236
2237 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002238 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002239
2240< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2241 use `win_execute()`.
2242
2243 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2244 included in the output of the higher level call.
2245
2246 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2247 GetCommand()->execute()
2248
2249exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2250 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2251 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2252 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2253 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2254 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2255< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2256 an empty string is returned.
2257
2258 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2259 GetCommand()->exepath()
2260<
2261 *exists()*
2262exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2263 zero otherwise.
2264
2265 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2266 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2267 at compile time.
2268
2269 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2270 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2271
2272 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002273 varname internal variable (see
2274 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2275 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2276 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002277 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002278 Does not work for local variables in a
2279 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002280 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2281 script, since it can be used as a
2282 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002283 Beware that evaluating an index may
2284 cause an error message for an invalid
2285 expression. E.g.: >
2286 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2287 :echo exists("l[5]")
2288< 0 >
2289 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2290< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2291 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002292 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2293 not if it really works)
2294 +option-name Vim option that works.
2295 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2296 done by comparing with an empty
2297 string)
2298 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2299 or user defined function (see
2300 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2301 Also works for a variable that is a
2302 Funcref.
2303 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2304 implemented; to be used to check if
2305 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002306 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2307 command or command modifier |:command|.
2308 Returns:
2309 1 for match with start of a command
2310 2 full match with a command
2311 3 matches several user commands
2312 To check for a supported command
2313 always check the return value to be 2.
2314 :2match The |:2match| command.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01002315 :3match The |:3match| command (but you
2316 probably should not use it, it is
2317 reserved for internal usage)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002318 #event autocommand defined for this event
2319 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2320 pattern (the pattern is taken
2321 literally and compared to the
2322 autocommand patterns character by
2323 character)
2324 #group autocommand group exists
2325 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2326 event.
2327 #group#event#pattern
2328 autocommand defined for this group,
2329 event and pattern.
2330 ##event autocommand for this event is
2331 supported.
2332
2333 Examples: >
2334 exists("&shortname")
2335 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2336 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002337 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2338 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002339 exists("bufcount")
2340 exists(":Make")
2341 exists("#CursorHold")
2342 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2343 exists("#filetypeindent")
2344 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2345 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2346 exists("##ColorScheme")
2347< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2348 name.
2349 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002350 a few cases this is ignored. That may become stricter in the
2351 future, thus don't count on it!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002352 Working example: >
2353 exists(":make")
2354< NOT working example: >
2355 exists(":make install")
2356
2357< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2358 variable itself. For example: >
2359 exists(bufcount)
2360< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2361 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2362
2363 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2364 Varname()->exists()
2365<
2366
2367exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2368 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2369 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2370 give an error: >
2371 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2372 ThatFunction('works')
2373 endif
2374< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2375 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2376
2377 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2378 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2379 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2380
2381
2382exp({expr}) *exp()*
2383 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2384 [0, inf].
2385 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002386 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002387 Examples: >
2388 :echo exp(2)
2389< 7.389056 >
2390 :echo exp(-1)
2391< 0.367879
2392
2393 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2394 Compute()->exp()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002395
2396
2397expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2398 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2399 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2400
2401 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2402 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2403 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2404 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2405 file name contains a space]
2406
2407 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2408 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2409 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2410
2411 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2412 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2413 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2414
2415 % current file name
2416 # alternate file name
2417 #n alternate file name n
2418 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2419 <afile> autocmd file name
2420 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2421 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2422 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2423 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2424 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2425 line number
2426 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2427 a function
2428 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2429 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002430 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2431 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002432 <stack> call stack
2433 <cword> word under the cursor
2434 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2435 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2436 message |server2client()|
2437 Modifiers:
2438 :p expand to full path
2439 :h head (last path component removed)
2440 :t tail (last path component only)
2441 :r root (one extension removed)
2442 :e extension only
2443
2444 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002445 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002446< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2447 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2448 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2449< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002450 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002451< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2452 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2453 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2454 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2455 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2456<
2457 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2458 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2459 to modify normal file names.
2460
2461 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2462 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2463 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2464 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002465 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2466 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2467 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002468
2469 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2470 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2471 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2472 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2473 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2474 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2475 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2476 :echo expand("**/README")
2477<
2478 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2479 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2480 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2481 |expr-env-expand|.
2482 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2483 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2484 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2485 "$FOOBAR".
2486
2487 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2488 getting the raw output of an external command.
2489
2490 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2491 Getpattern()->expand()
2492
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002493expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002494 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2495 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2496 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2497 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2498 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002499
2500 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2501 argument:
2502 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2503 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2504 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2505
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002506 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2507 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002508
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002509 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002510 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002511 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2512 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2513<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002514 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002515 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2516<
2517extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2518 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2519 |Dictionaries|.
2520
2521 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2522 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2523 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2524 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2525 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2526 Examples: >
2527 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2528 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2529< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2530 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2531 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2532 (where N is the original length of the List).
2533 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2534 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2535 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2536<
2537 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2538 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2539 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2540 used to decide what to do:
2541 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2542 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2543 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2544 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2545
2546 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2547 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2548 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2549 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2550 fails.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002551 Returns {expr1}. Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002552
2553 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2554 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2555
2556
2557extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2558 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2559 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2560 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2561 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2562
2563
2564feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2565 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2566 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2567
2568 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2569 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2570 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2571 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2572 characters from a mapping.
2573
2574 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2575 {string}.
2576
2577 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2578 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2579 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2580 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2581 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2582 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2583
2584 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2585 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2586 keys are remapped.
2587 'n' Do not remap keys.
2588 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2589 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2590 opening folds, etc.
2591 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2592 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2593 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2594 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2595 the internal "got_int" flag.
2596 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2597 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2598 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2599 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2600 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2601 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2602 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2603 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2604 script continues.
2605 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2606 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2607 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002608 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2609 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaard899e512022-05-07 21:54:03 +01002610 etc. Note that if the string being fed sets a script
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002611 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002612 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2613 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2614 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2615
2616 Return value is always 0.
2617
2618 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2619 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2620
2621filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2622 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2623 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2624 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2625 expression, which is used as a String.
2626 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2627 |glob()|.
2628 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2629 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2630 0
2631 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2632 1
2633
2634< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2635 GetName()->filereadable()
2636< *file_readable()*
2637 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2638
2639
2640filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2641 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2642 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2643 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2644 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2645
2646 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2647 GetName()->filewritable()
2648
2649
2650filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2651 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2652 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2653 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2654 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002655 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002656
2657 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2658
2659 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2660 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2661 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2662 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2663 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2664 current character.
2665 Examples: >
2666 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2667< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2668 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2669< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2670 call filter(var, 0)
2671< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2672
2673 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2674 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2675 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2676
2677 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2678 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2679 2. the value of the current item.
2680 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2681 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2682 func Odd(idx, val)
2683 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2684 endfunc
2685 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002686< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2687 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2688< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002689 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2690< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2691 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2692<
2693 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2694 Other values will result in a type error.
2695
2696 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2697 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2698 first: >
2699 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2700
2701< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002702 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002703 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2704 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2705 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2706 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2707
2708 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2709 mylist->filter(expr2)
2710
2711finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2712 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2713 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2714 for the syntax of {path}.
2715
2716 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2717 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2718 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2719 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2720
2721 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2722 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2723 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2724
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002725 Returns an empty string if the directory is not found.
2726
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002727 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002728
2729 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2730 GetName()->finddir()
2731
2732findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2733 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2734 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2735 Example: >
2736 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2737< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2738 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2739
2740 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2741 GetName()->findfile()
2742
2743flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2744 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2745 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2746 a very large number.
2747 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2748 not want that.
2749 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002750 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002751 *E900*
2752 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2753 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2754 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2755
2756 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2757
2758 Example: >
2759 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2760< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2761 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2762< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2763
2764 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2765 mylist->flatten()
2766<
2767flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2768 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2769
2770
2771float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2772 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2773 decimal point.
2774 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002775 Returns 0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002776 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2777 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2778 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2779 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2780 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2781 Examples: >
2782 echo float2nr(3.95)
2783< 3 >
2784 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2785< -23 >
2786 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2787< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2788 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2789< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2790 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2791< 0
2792
2793 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2794 Compute()->float2nr()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002795
2796
2797floor({expr}) *floor()*
2798 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2799 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2800 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002801 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002802 Examples: >
2803 echo floor(1.856)
2804< 1.0 >
2805 echo floor(-5.456)
2806< -6.0 >
2807 echo floor(4.0)
2808< 4.0
2809
2810 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2811 Compute()->floor()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002812
2813
2814fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2815 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2816 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2817 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2818 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2819 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2820 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2821 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002822 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
2823 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002824 Examples: >
2825 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2826< 0.13 >
2827 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2828< -0.13
2829
2830 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2831 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002832
2833
2834fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2835 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2836 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2837 are escaped with a backslash.
2838 For most systems the characters escaped are
2839 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2840 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2841 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2842 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002843 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002844 Example: >
2845 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002846 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002847< results in executing: >
2848 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2849<
2850 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2851 GetName()->fnameescape()
2852
2853fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2854 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2855 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2856 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2857 Example: >
2858 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2859< results in: >
Bram Moolenaard799daa2022-06-20 11:17:32 +01002860 /home/user/vim/vim/src
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002861< If {mods} is empty or an unsupported modifier is used then
2862 {fname} is returned.
Bram Moolenaar5ed11532022-07-06 13:18:11 +01002863 When {fname} is empty then with {mods} ":h" returns ".", so
2864 that `:cd` can be used with it. This is different from
2865 expand('%:h') without a buffer name, which returns an empty
2866 string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002867 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2868 |expand()| first then.
2869
2870 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2871 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2872
2873foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2874 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2875 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2876 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2877 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2878 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2879
2880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2881 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2882
2883foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2884 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2885 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2886 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2887 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2888 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2889
2890 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2891 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2892
2893foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2894 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2895 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2896 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2897 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2898 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2899 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2900 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2901 previous line is usually available.
2902 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2903 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2904
2905 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2906 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2907<
2908 *foldtext()*
2909foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2910 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2911 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2912 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2913 The returned string looks like this: >
2914 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2915< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2916 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2917 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2918 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2919 'commentstring' options is removed.
2920 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2921 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2922 setting.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002923 Returns an empty string when there is no fold.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002924 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2925
2926foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2927 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2928 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2929 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2930 returned.
2931 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2932 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2933 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2934 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2935
2936
2937 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2938 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2939<
2940 *foreground()*
2941foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2942 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2943 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2944 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2945 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002946 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002947 Win32 console version}
2948
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01002949fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) *fullcommand()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002950 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2951 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2952
2953 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2954 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01002955 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist, if it's
2956 ambiguous (for user-defined commands) or cannot be shortened
2957 this way. |vim9-no-shorten|
2958
2959 Without the {vim9} argument uses the current script version.
2960 If {vim9} is present and FALSE then legacy script rules are
2961 used. When {vim9} is present and TRUE then Vim9 rules are
2962 used, e.g. "en" is not a short form of "endif".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002963
2964 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2965 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2966
2967 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2968 GetName()->fullcommand()
2969<
2970 *funcref()*
2971funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2972 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2973 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2974 function {name} is redefined later.
2975
2976 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002977 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2978 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2979 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2980 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002981 Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002982
2983 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2984 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2985<
2986 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2987function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2988 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2989 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2990 internal function.
2991
2992 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2993 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2994 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2995 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2996 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2997<
2998 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2999 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
3000 same function.
3001
3002 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
3003 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
3004 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
3005
3006 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
3007 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
3008 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3009 ...
3010 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
3011 ...
3012 call Partial('name')
3013< Invokes the function as with: >
3014 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3015
3016< With a |method|: >
3017 func Callback(one, two, three)
3018 ...
3019 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
3020 ...
3021 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
3022< Invokes the function as with: >
3023 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
3024
3025< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
3026 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
3027 arguments. Example: >
3028 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003029 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003030 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
3031 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003032 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003033 call Func2('name')
3034< Invokes the function as with: >
3035 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3036
3037< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
3038 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
3039 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003040 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003041 endfunction
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003042 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003043 let context = {"name": "example"}
3044 let Func = function('Callback', context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003045 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003046 call Func() " will echo: called for example
3047< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003048 arguments, these two are equivalent, if Callback() is defined
3049 as context.Callback(): >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003050 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3051 let Func = context.Callback
3052
3053< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
3054 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003055 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003056 let context = {"name": "example"}
3057 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003058 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003059 call Func(500)
3060< Invokes the function as with: >
3061 call context.Callback('one', 500)
3062<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003063 Returns 0 on error.
3064
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003065 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3066 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
3067
3068
3069garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
3070 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
3071 that have circular references.
3072
3073 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
3074 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
3075 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
3076 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
3077 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
3078 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
3079 for a long time.
3080
3081 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
3082 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
3083 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
3084
3085 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
3086 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
3087 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
3088 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
3089
3090get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
3091 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
3092 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
3093 omitted.
3094 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3095 mylist->get(idx)
3096get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
3097 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
3098 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
3099 omitted.
3100 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3101 myblob->get(idx)
3102get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
3103 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
3104 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
3105 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
3106 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
3107< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
3108 'default' when it does not exist.
3109 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3110 mydict->get(key)
3111get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00003112 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003113 {what} are:
3114 "name" The function name
3115 "func" The function
3116 "dict" The dictionary
3117 "args" The list with arguments
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003118 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003119 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3120 myfunc->get(what)
3121<
3122 *getbufinfo()*
3123getbufinfo([{buf}])
3124getbufinfo([{dict}])
3125 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
3126
3127 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
3128 returned.
3129
3130 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
3131 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
3132 be specified in {dict}:
3133 buflisted include only listed buffers.
3134 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
3135 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
3136
3137 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
3138 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
3139 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
3140 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
3141
3142 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
3143 entries:
3144 bufnr Buffer number.
3145 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
3146 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
3147 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
3148 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
3149 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
3150 last used.
3151 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
3152 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
3153 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
3154 opened in the current window.
3155 Only valid if the buffer has been
3156 displayed in the window in the past.
3157 If you want the line number of the
3158 last known cursor position in a given
3159 window, use |line()|: >
3160 :echo line('.', {winid})
3161<
3162 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
3163 valid when loaded)
3164 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
3165 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
3166 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
3167 Each list item is a dictionary with
3168 the following fields:
3169 id sign identifier
3170 lnum line number
3171 name sign name
3172 variables A reference to the dictionary with
3173 buffer-local variables.
3174 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
3175 buffer
3176 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
3177 display this buffer
3178
3179 Examples: >
3180 for buf in getbufinfo()
3181 echo buf.name
3182 endfor
3183 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
3184 if buf.changed
3185 ....
3186 endif
3187 endfor
3188<
3189 To get buffer-local options use: >
3190 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
3191<
3192 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3193 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
3194<
3195
3196 *getbufline()*
3197getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
3198 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
3199 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
3200 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
3201
3202 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3203
3204 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3205 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3206
3207 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3208 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3209
3210 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3211 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3212 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3213 returned.
3214
3215 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3216 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3217
3218 Example: >
3219 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3220
3221< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3222 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
3223
3224getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3225 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3226 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3227 must be used.
3228 The {varname} argument is a string.
3229 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3230 buffer-local variables.
3231 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3232 the buffer-local options.
3233 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3234 a buffer-local option.
3235 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3236 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3237 window-local option.
3238 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3239 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3240 string is returned, there is no error message.
3241 Examples: >
3242 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003243 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003244
3245< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3246 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3247<
3248getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3249 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3250 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3251 exist, an empty list is returned.
3252
3253 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3254 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3255 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3256 entries:
3257 col column number
3258 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3259 lnum line number
3260 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3261 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3262 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3263
3264 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3265 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3266
3267getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3268 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3269 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3270 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3271 Return zero otherwise.
3272 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3273 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3274 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3275
3276 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3277 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01003278 result is a Number. Use |nr2char()| to convert it to a String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003279 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3280 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3281 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3282 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3283 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3284 that is not included in the character.
3285
3286 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3287 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3288 sequence.
3289
3290 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3291 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3292 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3293
3294 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3295
3296 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3297 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3298 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3299 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3300 ignored.
3301 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3302 let c = getchar()
3303 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003304 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003305 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003306 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003307 endif
3308<
3309 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3310 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3311 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3312
3313 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3314 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3315 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3316 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3317
3318 There is no mapping for the character.
3319 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3320 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3321 sequence. Examples: >
3322 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3323 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3324< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3325 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3326 :function FindChar()
3327 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3328 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3329 : normal l
3330 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3331 : break
3332 : endif
3333 : endwhile
3334 :endfunction
3335<
3336 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3337 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3338 another character: >
3339 :function GetKey()
3340 : let c = getchar()
3341 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3342 : let c = getchar()
3343 : endwhile
3344 : return c
3345 :endfunction
3346
3347getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3348 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3349 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3350 These values are added together:
3351 2 shift
3352 4 control
3353 8 alt (meta)
3354 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3355 32 mouse double click
3356 64 mouse triple click
3357 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3358 128 command (Macintosh only)
3359 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3360 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003361 without a modifier. Returns 0 if no modifiers are used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003362
3363 *getcharpos()*
3364getcharpos({expr})
3365 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3366 column number in the returned List is a character index
3367 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003368 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3369 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003370 of the last character.
3371
3372 Example:
3373 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3374 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3375 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3376<
3377 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3378 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3379
3380getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3381 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3382 with the following entries:
3383
3384 char character previously used for a character
3385 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3386 if no character search has been performed
3387 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3388 0 for backward
3389 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3390 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3391 character search
3392
3393 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3394 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3395 character search: >
3396 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3397 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3398< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3399
3400
3401getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3402 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3403 string.
3404 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3405 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3406 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3407 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3408 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3409 if no character is available.
3410 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3411 result is converted to a string.
3412
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003413getcmdcompltype() *getcmdcompltype()*
3414 Return the type of the current command-line completion.
3415 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
3416 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01003417 See |:command-completion| for the return string.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003418 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3419 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003420 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003421
3422getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3423 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3424 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3425 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3426 Example: >
3427 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003428< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and
3429 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003430 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3431 |inputsecret()|.
3432
3433getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3434 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3435 byte count. The first column is 1.
3436 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3437 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3438 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003439 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3440 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003441
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003442getcmdscreenpos() *getcmdscreenpos()*
3443 Return the screen position of the cursor in the command line
3444 as a byte count. The first column is 1.
3445 Instead of |getcmdpos()|, it adds the prompt position.
3446 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3447 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3448 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003449 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3450 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003451
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003452getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3453 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3454 are:
3455 : normal Ex command
3456 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3457 / forward search command
3458 ? backward search command
3459 @ |input()| command
3460 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3461 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3462 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3463 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3464 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3465 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3466
3467getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3468 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3469 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3470 when not in the command-line window.
3471
3472getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3473 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3474 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3475 types are supported:
3476
3477 arglist file names in argument list
3478 augroup autocmd groups
3479 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003480 behave |:behave| suboptions
3481 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003482 color color schemes
3483 command Ex command
3484 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3485 compiler compilers
3486 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3487 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3488 dir directory names
3489 environment environment variable names
3490 event autocommand events
3491 expression Vim expression
3492 file file and directory names
3493 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3494 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3495 function function name
3496 help help subjects
3497 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003498 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003499 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3500 mapclear buffer argument
3501 mapping mapping name
3502 menu menus
3503 messages |:messages| suboptions
3504 option options
3505 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003506 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003507 shellcmd Shell command
3508 sign |:sign| suboptions
3509 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3510 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3511 tag tags
3512 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3513 user user names
3514 var user variables
3515
3516 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3517 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3518 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3519
3520 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3521 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3522 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3523
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003524 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3525 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003526 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3527 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3528 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3529 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003530
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003531 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3532 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3533 a ":call" command: >
3534 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3535<
3536 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3537 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3538
3539 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3540 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3541<
3542 *getcurpos()*
3543getcurpos([{winid}])
3544 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3545 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3546 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3547 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003548 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3549 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003550 |getpos()|.
3551 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3552 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3553 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3554
3555 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3556 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3557 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3558 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3559 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3560
3561 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3562 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3563 MoveTheCursorAround
3564 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3565< Note that this only works within the window. See
3566 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3567
3568 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3569 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3570<
3571 *getcursorcharpos()*
3572getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3573 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3574 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3575
3576 Example:
3577 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3578 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3579 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3580<
3581 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3582 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3583
3584< *getcwd()*
3585getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3586 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3587 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3588
3589 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3590 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3591 the |window-ID|.
3592 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3593 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3594
3595 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3596 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3597 the working directory of the tabpage.
3598 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3599 use the current tabpage.
3600 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3601 the current window.
3602 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3603
3604 Examples: >
3605 " Get the working directory of the current window
3606 :echo getcwd()
3607 :echo getcwd(0)
3608 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3609 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3610 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3611 " Get the global working directory
3612 :echo getcwd(-1)
3613 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3614 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3615 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3616 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3617
3618< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3619 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3620
3621getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3622 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3623 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3624 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3625
3626< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3627 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3628 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3629 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3630
3631 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3632 GetVarname()->getenv()
3633
3634getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3635 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3636 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3637 |hl-Normal|.
3638 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3639 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3640 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3641 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3642 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3643 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3644 function just after the GUI has started.
3645 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3646 a valid name does not work.
3647
3648getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3649 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3650 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3651 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3652 empty string is returned.
3653 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3654 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3655 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3656 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3657 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3658 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3659 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3660< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3661 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3662
3663 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3664 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3665<
3666 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3667
3668getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3669 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3670 given file {fname}.
3671 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3672 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3673 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3674 is returned.
3675
3676 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3677 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3678
3679getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3680 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3681 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3682 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3683 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3684 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3685
3686 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3687 GetFilename()->getftime()
3688
3689getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3690 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3691 file of the given file {fname}.
3692 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3693 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3694 results:
3695 Normal file "file"
3696 Directory "dir"
3697 Symbolic link "link"
3698 Block device "bdev"
3699 Character device "cdev"
3700 Socket "socket"
3701 FIFO "fifo"
3702 All other "other"
3703 Example: >
3704 getftype("/home")
3705< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3706 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3707 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3708 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3709
3710 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3711 GetFilename()->getftype()
3712
3713getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3714 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003715 active and |FALSE| otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003716 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3717
3718getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3719 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3720
3721 Without arguments use the current window.
3722 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3723 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3724 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003725 page. If {winnr} or {tabnr} is invalid, an empty list is
3726 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003727
3728 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3729 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3730 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3731 the following entries:
3732 bufnr buffer number
3733 col column number
3734 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3735 filename filename if available
3736 lnum line number
3737
3738 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3739 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3740
3741< *getline()*
3742getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3743 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3744 from the current buffer. Example: >
3745 getline(1)
3746< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3747 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3748 To get the line under the cursor: >
3749 getline(".")
3750< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3751 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3752
3753 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3754 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3755 including line {end}.
3756 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3757 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3758 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3759 Example: >
3760 :let start = line('.')
3761 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3762 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3763
3764< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3765 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3766
3767< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3768
3769getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3770 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3771 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3772 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3773
3774 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3775 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3776 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3777
3778 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3779 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3780 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3781
3782 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3783 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3784
3785 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3786 from the location list. This field is
3787 applicable only when called from a
3788 location list window. See
3789 |location-list-file-window| for more
3790 details.
3791
3792 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3793 location list for the window {nr}.
3794 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3795
3796 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3797 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3798 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3799
3800
3801getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3802 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3803 about all the global marks. |mark|
3804
3805 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3806 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003807 see |bufname()|. If {buf} is invalid, an empty list is
3808 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003809
3810 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3811 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3812 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3813 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3814 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3815 file file name
3816
3817 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3818 mark.
3819
3820 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3821 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3822
3823getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3824 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3825 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3826 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3827 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3828 |getmatches()|.
3829 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003830 window ID instead of the current window. If {win} is invalid,
3831 an empty list is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003832 Example: >
3833 :echo getmatches()
3834< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3835 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3836 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3837 :let m = getmatches()
3838 :call clearmatches()
3839 :echo getmatches()
3840< [] >
3841 :call setmatches(m)
3842 :echo getmatches()
3843< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3844 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3845 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3846 :unlet m
3847<
3848getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3849 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3850 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3851 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3852 screenrow screen row
3853 screencol screen column
3854 winid Window ID of the click
3855 winrow row inside "winid"
3856 wincol column inside "winid"
3857 line text line inside "winid"
3858 column text column inside "winid"
3859 All numbers are 1-based.
3860
3861 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3862 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3863
3864 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3865 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3866 are zero.
3867
3868 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3869 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3870
3871 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3872
3873 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3874 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3875
3876 *getpid()*
3877getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3878 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3879 exits.
3880
3881 *getpos()*
3882getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3883 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3884 |getcurpos()|.
3885 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3886 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3887 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3888 is the buffer number of the mark.
3889 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3890 column is 1.
3891 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3892 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3893 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3894 character.
3895 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3896 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003897 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003898 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3899 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3900 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003901 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3902 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003903 If {expr} is invalid, returns a list with all zeros.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003904 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3905 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3906 ...
3907 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3908< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3909
3910 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3911 GetMark()->getpos()
3912
3913getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3914 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3915 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3916 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3917 bufname() to get the name
3918 module module name
3919 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3920 end_lnum
3921 end of line number if the item is multiline
3922 col column number (first column is 1)
3923 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3924 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3925 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3926 nr error number
3927 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3928 text description of the error
3929 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3930 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3931
3932 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3933 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3934 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3935 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3936 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3937
3938 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3939 do something with them: >
3940 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3941 :for d in getqflist()
3942 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3943 :endfor
3944<
3945 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3946 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3947 following string items are supported in {what}:
3948 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3949 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3950 context get the |quickfix-context|
3951 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3952 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3953 value is used.
3954 id get information for the quickfix list with
3955 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3956 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3957 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3958 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3959 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3960 See |quickfix-index|
3961 items quickfix list entries
3962 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3963 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3964 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3965 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3966 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3967 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3968 the last quickfix list
3969 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3970 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3971 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3972 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3973 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3974 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3975 all all of the above quickfix properties
3976 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3977 particular item, set it to zero.
3978 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3979 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3980 specified by "id" is used.
3981 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3982 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3983 contains the quickfix stack size.
3984 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3985 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3986 "items" with the list of entries.
3987
3988 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3989 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3990 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3991 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3992 If not present, set to "".
3993 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3994 present, set to 0.
3995 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3996 present, set to 0.
3997 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3998 an empty list.
3999 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
4000 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4001 window. If not present, set to 0.
4002 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
4003 present, set to 0.
4004 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
4005 to "".
4006 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
4007
4008 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
4009 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
4010 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
4011 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
4012<
4013getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
4014 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
4015 {regname}. Example: >
4016 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
4017< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
4018 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004019 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004020
4021 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
4022 register. (For use in maps.)
4023 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
4024 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
4025 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
4026
4027 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
4028 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
4029 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
4030 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
4031 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
4032 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
4033
4034 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4035 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4036 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4037
4038 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4039 GetRegname()->getreg()
4040
4041getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
4042 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
4043 Dictionary with the following entries:
4044 regcontents List of lines contained in register
4045 {regname}, like
4046 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
4047 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
4048 |getregtype()|.
4049 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
4050 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
4051 register.
4052 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
4053 single letter name of the register
4054 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
4055 For example, after deleting a line
4056 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
4057 which is the register that got the
4058 deleted text.
4059
4060 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
4061 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
4062 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4063 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4064 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
4065 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4066
4067 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4068 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
4069
4070getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
4071 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
4072 The value will be one of:
4073 "v" for |characterwise| text
4074 "V" for |linewise| text
4075 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
4076 "" for an empty or unknown register
4077 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
4078 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
4079 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
4080 |v:register| is used.
4081 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4082
4083 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4084 GetRegname()->getregtype()
4085
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004086getscriptinfo([{opts}) *getscriptinfo()*
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004087 Returns a |List| with information about all the sourced Vim
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004088 scripts in the order they were sourced, like what
4089 `:scriptnames` shows.
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004090
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004091 The optional Dict argument {opts} supports the following
4092 optional items:
4093 name Script name match pattern. If specified,
4094 and "sid" is not specified, information about
4095 scripts with name that match the pattern
4096 "name" are returned.
4097 sid Script ID |<SID>|. If specified, only
4098 information about the script with ID "sid" is
4099 returned and "name" is ignored.
4100
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004101 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following
4102 items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004103 autoload Set to TRUE for a script that was used with
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004104 `import autoload` but was not actually sourced
4105 yet (see |import-autoload|).
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004106 functions List of script-local function names defined in
4107 the script. Present only when a particular
4108 script is specified using the "sid" item in
4109 {opts}.
4110 name Vim script file name.
4111 sid Script ID |<SID>|.
4112 sourced Script ID of the actually sourced script that
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01004113 this script name links to, if any, otherwise
4114 zero
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004115 variables A dictionary with the script-local variables.
4116 Present only when the a particular script is
4117 specified using the "sid" item in {opts}.
4118 Note that this is a copy, the value of
4119 script-local variables cannot be changed using
4120 this dictionary.
4121 version Vimscript version (|scriptversion|)
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004122
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004123 Examples: >
4124 :echo getscriptinfo({'name': 'myscript'})
4125 :echo getscriptinfo({'sid': 15}).variables
4126<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004127gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
4128 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
4129 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
4130 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
4131 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
4132 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
4133
4134 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4135 tabnr tab page number.
4136 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4137 tabpage-local variables
4138 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
4139
4140 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4141 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
4142
4143gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
4144 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
4145 {tabnr}. |t:var|
4146 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
4147 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4148 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
4149 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
4150 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
4151 string is returned, there is no error message.
4152
4153 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4154 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
4155
4156gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
4157 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
4158 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
4159 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4160 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
4161 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
4162 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
4163 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
4164 window-local option.
4165 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
4166 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
4167 use |getwinvar()|.
4168 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4169 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
4170 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
4171 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
4172 or buffer-local variable.
4173 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
4174 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
4175 Examples: >
4176 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004177 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004178<
4179 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
4180 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
4181
4182< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4183 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
4184
4185gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
4186 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
4187 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4188 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
4189 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
4190
4191 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4192 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
4193 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
4194 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
4195 items List of items in the stack. Each item
4196 is a dictionary containing the
4197 entries described below.
4198 length Number of entries in the stack.
4199
4200 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
4201 entries:
4202 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
4203 from cursor position before the tag jump.
4204 See |getpos()| for the format of the
4205 returned list.
4206 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
4207 multiple matching tags are found for a
4208 name.
4209 tagname name of the tag
4210
4211 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
4212
4213 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4214 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
4215
4216
4217gettext({text}) *gettext()*
4218 Translate String {text} if possible.
4219 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
4220 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
4221 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
4222 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
4223 called.
4224 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
4225 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
4226 strings.
4227
4228
4229getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
4230 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
4231
4232 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
4233 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
4234 exist the result is an empty list.
4235
4236 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
4237 tab pages is returned.
4238
4239 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4240 botline last complete displayed buffer line
4241 bufnr number of buffer in the window
4242 height window height (excluding winbar)
4243 loclist 1 if showing a location list
4244 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4245 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
4246 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4247 terminal 1 if a terminal window
4248 {only with the +terminal feature}
4249 tabnr tab page number
4250 topline first displayed buffer line
4251 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4252 window-local variables
4253 width window width
4254 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
4255 otherwise
4256 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
4257 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
4258 textoff number of columns occupied by any
4259 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
4260 number in front of the text
4261 winid |window-ID|
4262 winnr window number
4263 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
4264 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
4265
4266 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4267 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
4268
4269getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4270 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4271 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4272 [x-pos, y-pos]
4273 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4274 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4275 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4276 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4277 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4278 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4279 do some work in the meantime: >
4280 while 1
4281 let res = getwinpos(1)
4282 if res[0] >= 0
4283 break
4284 endif
4285 " Do some work here
4286 endwhile
4287<
4288
4289 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4290 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4291<
4292 *getwinposx()*
4293getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4294 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4295 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4296 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4297 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4298
4299 *getwinposy()*
4300getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4301 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4302 a timeout of 100 msec).
4303 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4304 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4305
4306getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4307 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4308 Examples: >
4309 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004310 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004311
4312< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4313 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4314<
4315glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4316 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4317 use of special characters.
4318
4319 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4320 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4321 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4322 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4323 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4324
4325 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4326 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4327 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4328 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4329 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4330
4331 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4332
4333 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4334 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4335
4336 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4337 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4338 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4339 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4340
4341 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4342 any external command. Example: >
4343 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4344 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4345< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4346 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4347
4348 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4349 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4350
4351 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4352 GetExpr()->glob()
4353
4354glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4355 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4356 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4357 is a file name. E.g. >
4358 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4359< This is equivalent to: >
4360 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4361< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4362 empty string.
4363 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4364 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4365
4366 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4367 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4368< *globpath()*
4369globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4370 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4371 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4372 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4373<
4374 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4375 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4376 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4377 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4378 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4379 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4380 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4381 error message.
4382
4383 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4384 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4385 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4386 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4387
4388 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4389 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4390 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4391 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4392 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4393 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4394<
4395 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4396
4397 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4398 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4399 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4400 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4401< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4402 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4403
4404 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4405 second argument: >
4406 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4407<
4408 *has()*
4409has({feature} [, {check}])
4410 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4411 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4412 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4413 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4414
4415 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4416 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4417 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4418 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4419 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4420 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4421 current Vim version.
4422
4423 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4424
4425 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4426 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4427 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4428 separate line: >
4429 if has('feature')
4430 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4431 endif
4432< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4433 would not be found.
4434
4435
4436has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4437 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
Bram Moolenaare8008642022-08-19 17:15:35 +01004438 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise.
4439 The {key} argument is a string. In |Vim9| script a number is
4440 also accepted (and converted to a string) but no other types.
4441 In legacy script the usual automatic conversion to string is
4442 done.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004443
4444 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4445 mydict->has_key(key)
4446
4447haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4448 The result is a Number:
4449 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4450 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4451 0 otherwise.
4452
4453 Without arguments use the current window.
4454 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4455 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4456 page.
4457 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4458 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4459 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4460 Examples: >
4461 if haslocaldir() == 1
4462 " window local directory case
4463 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4464 " tab-local directory case
4465 else
4466 " global directory case
4467 endif
4468
4469 " current window
4470 :echo haslocaldir()
4471 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4472 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4473 " window n in current tab page
4474 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4475 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4476 " window n in tab page m
4477 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4478 " tab page m
4479 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4480<
4481 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4482 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4483
4484hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4485 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4486 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4487 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4488 indicated by {mode}.
4489 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4490 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4491 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4492 Command-line mode.
4493 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4494 buffer are checked for a match.
4495 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4496 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4497 n Normal mode
4498 v Visual and Select mode
4499 x Visual mode
4500 s Select mode
4501 o Operator-pending mode
4502 i Insert mode
4503 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4504 c Command-line mode
4505 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4506
4507 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4508 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4509 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4510 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4511 :endif
4512< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4513 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4514
4515 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4516 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4517
4518histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4519 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4520 one of: *hist-names*
4521 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4522 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4523 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4524 "input" or "@" input line history
4525 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4526 empty the current or last used history
4527 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4528 character is sufficient.
4529 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4530 shifted to become the newest entry.
4531 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4532 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4533
4534 Example: >
4535 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4536 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4537< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4538
4539 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4540 second argument: >
4541 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4542
4543histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4544 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4545 for the possible values of {history}.
4546
4547 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4548 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4549 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4550 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4551 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4552 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4553 be removed if it exists.
4554
4555 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4556 is returned.
4557
4558 Examples:
4559 Clear expression register history: >
4560 :call histdel("expr")
4561<
4562 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4563 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4564<
4565 The following three are equivalent: >
4566 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4567 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004568 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004569<
4570 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4571 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4572 :call histdel("search", -1)
4573 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4574<
4575 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4576 GetHistory()->histdel()
4577
4578histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4579 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4580 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4581 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4582 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4583 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4584
4585 Examples:
4586 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004587 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004588
4589< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4590 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4591 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4592<
4593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4594 GetHistory()->histget()
4595
4596histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4597 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4598 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4599 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4600
4601 Example: >
4602 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4603
4604< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4605 GetHistory()->histnr()
4606<
4607hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4608 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4609 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4610 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4611 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4612 item.
4613 *highlight_exists()*
4614 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4615
4616 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4617 GetName()->hlexists()
4618<
4619hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4620 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4621 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4622 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4623 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4624
4625 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4626 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4627 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4628 resolved highlight group are returned.
4629
4630 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4631 following items:
4632 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4633 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4634 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4635 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4636 ctermbg cterm background color.
4637 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4638 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4639 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4640 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4641 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4642 group link is a default link. See
4643 |highlight-default|.
4644 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4645 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4646 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4647 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4648 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4649 id highlight group ID.
4650 linksto linked highlight group name.
4651 See |:highlight-link|.
4652 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4653 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4654 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4655 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4656
4657 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4658 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4659 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4660 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4661
4662 Example(s): >
4663 :echo hlget()
4664 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4665 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4666<
4667 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4668 GetName()->hlget()
4669<
4670hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4671 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4672 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4673 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4674 supported items in this dictionary.
4675
4676 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4677 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4678
4679 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4680 a link for an existing highlight group
4681 with attributes.
4682
4683 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4684 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4685 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4686 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4687 modified.
4688
4689 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4690 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4691 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4692 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4693
4694 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4695 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4696
4697 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4698
4699 Example(s): >
4700 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4701 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4702 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4703 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4704 :let l = hlget()
4705 :call hlset(l)
4706 " clear the Search highlight group
4707 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4708 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4709 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4710 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4711 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4712 " remove the MyHlg group link
4713 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4714 " clear the attributes and a link
4715 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4716 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4717<
4718 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4719 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4720<
4721 *hlID()*
4722hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4723 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4724 zero is returned.
4725 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4726 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4727 "Comment" group: >
4728 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4729< *highlightID()*
4730 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4731
4732 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4733 GetName()->hlID()
4734
4735hostname() *hostname()*
4736 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4737 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4738 256 characters long are truncated.
4739
4740iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4741 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4742 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4743 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4744 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4745 are replaced with "?".
4746 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4747 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4748 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4749 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4750 can be done.
4751 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4752 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4753 UTF-8 and use: >
4754 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4755< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4756 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4757 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4758
4759 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4760 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4761<
4762 *indent()*
4763indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4764 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4765 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4766 |getline()|.
4767 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4768 error is given.
4769
4770 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4771 GetLnum()->indent()
4772
4773index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004774 Find {expr} in {object} and return its index. See
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004775 |indexof()| for using a lambda to select the item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004776
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004777 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4778 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4779 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4780 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004781 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case matters as indicated by
4782 the {ic} argument.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004783
4784 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4785 value is equal to {expr}.
4786
4787 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4788 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004789
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004790 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4791 case must match.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004792
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004793 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4794 Example: >
4795 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4796 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4797
4798< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4799 GetObject()->index(what)
4800
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004801indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]) *indexof()*
4802 Returns the index of an item in {object} where {expr} is
4803 v:true. {object} must be a |List| or a |Blob|.
4804
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004805 If {object} is a |List|, evaluate {expr} for each item in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004806 List until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4807 this item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004808
4809 If {object} is a |Blob| evaluate {expr} for each byte in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004810 Blob until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4811 this byte.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004812
4813 {expr} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
4814
4815 If {expr} is a |string|: If {object} is a |List|, inside
4816 {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current List item and
4817 |v:val| has the value of the item. If {object} is a |Blob|,
4818 inside {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current byte and
4819 |v:val| has the byte value.
4820
4821 If {expr} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
4822 1. the key or the index of the current item.
4823 2. the value of the current item.
4824 The function must return |TRUE| if the item is found and the
4825 search should stop.
4826
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004827 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004828 following items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004829 startidx start evaluating {expr} at the item with this
4830 index; may be negative for an item relative to
4831 the end
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004832 Returns -1 when {expr} evaluates to v:false for all the items.
4833 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004834 :let l = [#{n: 10}, #{n: 20}, #{n: 30}]
4835 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20")
4836 :echo indexof(l, {i, v -> v.n == 30})
4837 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20", #{startidx: 1})
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004838
4839< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4840 mylist->indexof(expr)
4841
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004842input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4843 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4844 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4845 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4846 in the prompt to start a new line.
4847 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4848 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4849 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4850 for lines typed for input().
4851 Example: >
4852 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4853 : echo "Cheers!"
4854 :endif
4855<
4856 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4857 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4858 Example: >
4859 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4860
4861< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4862 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4863 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4864 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4865 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4866 more information. Example: >
4867 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4868<
4869 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4870 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4871 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4872 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4873 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4874 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4875 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4876 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4877 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4878
4879 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004880 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004881 :function GetFoo()
4882 : call inputsave()
4883 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4884 : call inputrestore()
4885 :endfunction
4886
4887< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4888 GetPrompt()->input()
4889
4890inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4891 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4892 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4893 Example: >
4894 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4895 :if n != ""
4896 : let &sw = n
4897 :endif
4898< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4899 omitted an empty string is returned.
4900 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4901 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4902 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4903
4904 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4905 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4906
4907inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4908 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4909 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4910 enter a number, which is returned.
4911 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4912 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4913 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4914 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4915 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4916 length of {textlist} is returned.
4917 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4918 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4919 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4920 Example: >
4921 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4922 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4923
4924< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4925 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4926
4927inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4928 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4929 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4930 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4931 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4932
4933inputsave() *inputsave()*
4934 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4935 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4936 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4937 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4938 many inputrestore() calls.
4939 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4940
4941inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4942 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4943 two exceptions:
4944 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4945 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4946 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4947 |history| stack.
4948 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4949 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4950 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4951
4952 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4953 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4954
4955insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4956 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4957 of it.
4958
4959 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4960 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4961 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4962 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4963
4964 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4965 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4966 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4967 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4968< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4969 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4970 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4971
4972 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4973 mylist->insert(item)
4974
4975interrupt() *interrupt()*
4976 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4977 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4978 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4979 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4980 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4981 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4982 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4983 : call interrupt()
4984 : endif
4985 :endfunction
4986 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4987
4988invert({expr}) *invert()*
4989 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4990 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4991 :let bits = invert(bits)
4992< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4993 :let bits = bits->invert()
4994
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01004995isabsolutepath({path}) *isabsolutepath()*
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01004996 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
4997 absolute path.
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01004998 On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01004999 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
5000 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
5001 are always absolute.
5002 Example: >
5003 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
5004 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
5005 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
5006 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
5007 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005008<
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005009 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5010 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
5011
5012
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005013isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
5014 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
5015 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
5016 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
5017 is any expression, which is used as a String.
5018
5019 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5020 GetName()->isdirectory()
5021
5022isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
5023 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
5024 infinity, otherwise 0. >
5025 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
5026< 1 >
5027 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
5028< -1
5029
5030 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5031 Compute()->isinf()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005032
5033islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
5034 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
5035 name of a locked variable.
5036 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
5037 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
5038 Example: >
5039 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
5040 :lockvar 1 alist
5041 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
5042 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
5043
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00005044< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
5045 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
5046 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
5047 |exists()| to check for existence.
5048 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005049
5050 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5051 GetName()->islocked()
5052
5053isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
5054 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
5055 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
5056< 1
5057
5058 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5059 Compute()->isnan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005060
5061items({dict}) *items()*
5062 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
5063 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
5064 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
5065 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
5066 Example: >
5067 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005068 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005069 endfor
5070
5071< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5072 mydict->items()
5073
5074job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
5075
5076
5077join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
5078 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
5079 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
5080 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
5081 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
5082 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005083 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005084< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
5085 converted into a string like with |string()|.
5086 The opposite function is |split()|.
5087
5088 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5089 mylist->join()
5090
5091js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
5092 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
5093 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
5094 - Strings can be in single quotes.
5095 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
5096 result in v:none items.
5097
5098 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5099 ReadObject()->js_decode()
5100
5101js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
5102 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
5103 - Object key names are not in quotes.
5104 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
5105 commas.
5106 For example, the Vim object:
5107 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
5108 Will be encoded as:
5109 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
5110 While json_encode() would produce:
5111 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
5112 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
5113 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
5114
5115 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5116 GetObject()->js_encode()
5117
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005118json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005119 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
5120 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
5121 JSON and Vim values.
5122 The decoding is permissive:
5123 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
5124 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
5125 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
5126 same as {"1":2}.
5127 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
5128 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
5129 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
5130 are accepted.
5131 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
5132 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
5133 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
5134 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
5135 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
5136 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
5137 character in string) for "\t".
5138 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
5139 and results in v:none.
5140 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
5141 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
5142 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
5143 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
5144 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
5145 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
5146 *E938*
5147 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
5148 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
5149 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
5150
5151 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5152 ReadObject()->json_decode()
5153
5154json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
5155 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
5156 The encoding is specified in:
5157 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005158 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005159 |Number| decimal number
5160 |Float| floating point number
5161 Float nan "NaN"
5162 Float inf "Infinity"
5163 Float -inf "-Infinity"
5164 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
5165 |Funcref| not possible, error
5166 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
5167 used recursively: []
5168 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
5169 used recursively: {}
5170 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
5171 v:false "false"
5172 v:true "true"
5173 v:none "null"
5174 v:null "null"
5175 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
5176 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
5177 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01005178 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
5179 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005180
5181 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5182 GetObject()->json_encode()
5183
5184keys({dict}) *keys()*
5185 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
5186 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
5187
5188 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5189 mydict->keys()
5190
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +01005191keytrans({string}) *keytrans()*
5192 Turn the internal byte representation of keys into a form that
5193 can be used for |:map|. E.g. >
5194 :let xx = "\<C-Home>"
5195 :echo keytrans(xx)
5196< <C-Home>
5197
5198 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5199 "\<C-Home>"->keytrans()
5200
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005201< *len()* *E701*
5202len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
5203 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
5204 used, as with |strlen()|.
5205 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
5206 returned.
5207 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
5208 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
5209 |Dictionary| is returned.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005210 Otherwise an error is given and returns zero.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005211
5212 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5213 mylist->len()
5214
5215< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
5216libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5217 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
5218 with single argument {argument}.
5219 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
5220 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
5221 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
5222 limited.
5223 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
5224 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
5225 to Vim.
5226 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
5227 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
5228 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
5229 null-terminated string.
5230 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
5231
5232 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
5233 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
5234 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
5235 very probably crash.
5236
5237 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
5238 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
5239 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
5240 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
5241 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
5242 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
5243 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
5244 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
5245 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
5246 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
5247
5248 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
5249 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
5250 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
5251 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
5252 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
5253 the DLL is not in the usual places.
5254 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
5255 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
5256 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5257 feature is present}
5258 Examples: >
5259 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
5260
5261< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5262 third argument: >
5263 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
5264<
5265 *libcallnr()*
5266libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5267 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
5268 int instead of a string.
5269 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5270 feature is present}
5271 Examples: >
5272 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
5273 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
5274 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
5275<
5276 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5277 third argument: >
5278 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
5279<
5280
5281line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
5282 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
5283 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005284 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005285 . the cursor position
5286 $ the last line in the current buffer
5287 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
5288 returned)
5289 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
5290 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
5291 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
5292 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
5293 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
5294 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
5295 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
5296 that it's updated right away.
5297 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
5298 then applies to another buffer.
5299 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
5300 |getpos()|.
5301 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
5302 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005303 Returns 0 for invalid values of {expr} and {winid}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005304 Examples: >
5305 line(".") line number of the cursor
5306 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
5307 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005308 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005309<
5310 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
5311 |last-position-jump|.
5312
5313 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5314 GetValue()->line()
5315
5316line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
5317 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
5318 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
5319 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
5320 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
5321 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
5322 below the last line: >
5323 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
5324< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
5325 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
5326 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
5327 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
5328 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
5329
5330 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5331 GetLnum()->line2byte()
5332
5333lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
5334 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
5335 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
5336 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
5337 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01005338 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005339 error is given.
5340
5341 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5342 GetLnum()->lispindent()
5343
5344list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5345 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5346 Examples: >
5347 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5348 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5349< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5350 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5351
5352 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5353
5354 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5355 GetList()->list2blob()
5356
5357list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5358 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5359 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5360 list2str([32]) returns " "
5361 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5362< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5363 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5364< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5365
5366 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5367 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5368 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5369 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5370<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005371 Returns an empty string on error.
5372
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005373 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5374 GetList()->list2str()
5375
5376listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5377 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5378 been made to buffer {buf}.
5379 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5380 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5381 buffer is used.
5382 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5383
5384 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005385 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5386 start first changed line number
5387 end first line number below the change
5388 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005389 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005390 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005391
5392 Example: >
5393 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5394 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5395 endfunc
5396 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5397
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005398< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005399 dictionary with these entries:
5400 lnum the first line number of the change
5401 end the first line below the change
5402 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5403 deleted
5404 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5405 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5406 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5407 character has a value of one.
Bram Moolenaar3c053a12022-10-16 13:11:12 +01005408 When lines are inserted (not when a line is split, e.g. by
5409 typing CR in Insert mode) the values are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005410 lnum line above which the new line is added
5411 end equal to "lnum"
5412 added number of lines inserted
5413 col 1
5414 When lines are deleted the values are:
5415 lnum the first deleted line
5416 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5417 the deletion was done
5418 added negative, number of lines deleted
5419 col 1
5420 When lines are changed:
5421 lnum the first changed line
5422 end the line below the last changed line
5423 added 0
5424 col first column with a change or 1
5425
5426 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5427 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5428 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5429 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5430
5431 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5432 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5433 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5434 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5435
5436 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5437 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5438 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5439
5440 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5441 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5442 of a buffer.
5443 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5444 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5445
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005446 Returns zero if {callback} or {buf} is invalid.
5447
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005448 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5449 second argument: >
5450 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5451
5452listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5453 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5454 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5455
5456 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5457 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5458 buffer is used.
5459
5460 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5461 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5462
5463listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5464 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5465 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5466 removed.
5467
5468 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5469 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5470
5471localtime() *localtime()*
5472 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5473 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5474
5475
5476log({expr}) *log()*
5477 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5478 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5479 (0, inf].
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005480 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005481 Examples: >
5482 :echo log(10)
5483< 2.302585 >
5484 :echo log(exp(5))
5485< 5.0
5486
5487 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5488 Compute()->log()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005489
5490
5491log10({expr}) *log10()*
5492 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5493 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005494 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005495 Examples: >
5496 :echo log10(1000)
5497< 3.0 >
5498 :echo log10(0.01)
5499< -2.0
5500
5501 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5502 Compute()->log10()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005503
5504luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5505 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5506 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5507 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5508 Strings are returned as they are.
5509 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
Bram Moolenaar73e28dc2022-09-17 21:08:33 +01005510 Numbers are converted to |Float| values.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005511 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5512 as-is.
5513 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5514 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5515 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5516 to {expr}.
5517
5518 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5519 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5520
5521< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5522
5523map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5524 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005525 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005526 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5527 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5528 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5529 characters, is replaced.
5530 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5531 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5532 Vim9 script.
5533
5534 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5535
5536 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5537 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5538 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5539 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5540 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5541 current character.
5542 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005543 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005544< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5545
5546 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5547 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5548 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5549 still have to double ' quotes
5550
5551 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5552 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5553 2. the value of the current item.
5554 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5555 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5556 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005557 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005558 endfunc
5559 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5560< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005561 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005562< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005563 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005564< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005565 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005566<
5567 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5568 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005569 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005570
5571< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5572 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5573 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5574 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5575 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5576 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5577
5578 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5579 mylist->map(expr2)
5580
5581
5582maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5583 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5584 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5585 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005586 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5587 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005588
5589 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005590 returned if {dict} is FALSE, otherwise returns an empty Dict.
5591 When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>" is
5592 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005593
5594 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5595 command.
5596
5597 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5598 "n" Normal
5599 "v" Visual (including Select)
5600 "o" Operator-pending
5601 "i" Insert
5602 "c" Cmd-line
5603 "s" Select
5604 "x" Visual
5605 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5606 "t" Terminal-Job
5607 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5608 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5609
5610 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5611 instead of mappings.
5612
5613 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5614 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005615 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005616 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5617 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5618 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5619 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5620 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5621 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5622 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5623 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5624 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5625 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5626 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5627 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5628 characters will be used:
5629 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5630 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5631 (|mapmode-ic|)
5632 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5633 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005634 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005635 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005636 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5637 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5638 (|:map-<nowait>|).
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01005639 "abbr" True if this is an abbreviation |abbreviations|.
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005640 "mode_bits" Vim's internal binary representation of "mode".
5641 |mapset()| ignores this; only "mode" is used.
5642 See |maplist()| for usage examples. The values
5643 are from src/vim.h and may change in the future.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005644
5645 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5646 |mapset()|.
5647
5648 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5649 then the global mappings.
5650 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5651 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005652 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005653
5654< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5655 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5656
5657mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5658 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5659 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5660 {name}.
5661 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5662 instead of mappings.
5663 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5664 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5665
5666 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5667 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5668 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5669 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5670 mapcheck("b") no no no
5671
5672 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5673 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5674 mapping for {name} exactly.
5675 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5676 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5677 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5678 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5679 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5680 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5681 then the global mappings.
5682 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5683 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5684 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5685 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5686 :endif
5687< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5688 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5689
5690 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5691 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5692
5693
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005694maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5695 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5696 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5697 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5698 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5699
5700 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5701 vim9script
5702 echo maplist()->filter(
5703 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005704< It can be tricky to find mappings for particular |:map-modes|.
5705 |mapping-dict|'s "mode_bits" can simplify this. For example,
5706 the mode_bits for Normal, Insert or Command-line modes are
5707 0x19. To find all the mappings available in those modes you
5708 can do: >
5709 vim9script
5710 var saved_maps = []
5711 for m in maplist()
5712 if and(m.mode_bits, 0x19) != 0
5713 saved_maps->add(m)
5714 endif
5715 endfor
5716 echo saved_maps->mapnew((_, m) => m.lhs)
5717< The values of the mode_bits are defined in Vim's src/vim.h
5718 file and they can be discovered at runtime using
5719 |:map-commands| and "maplist()". Example: >
5720 vim9script
5721 omap xyzzy <Nop>
5722 var op_bit = maplist()->filter(
5723 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'xyzzy')[0].mode_bits
5724 ounmap xyzzy
5725 echo printf("Operator-pending mode bit: 0x%x", op_bit)
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005726
5727
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005728mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5729 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5730 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5731 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5732 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5733
5734
5735mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005736mapset({dict})
5737 Restore a mapping from a dictionary, possibly returned by
5738 |maparg()| or |maplist()|. A buffer mapping, when dict.buffer
5739 is true, is set on the current buffer; it is up to the caller
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005740 to ensure that the intended buffer is the current buffer. This
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005741 feature allows copying mappings from one buffer to another.
5742 The dict.mode value may restore a single mapping that covers
5743 more than one mode, like with mode values of '!', ' ', 'nox',
5744 or 'v'. *E1276*
5745
5746 In the first form, {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as
5747 for the call to |maparg()|. *E460*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005748 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5749 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5750 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5751 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5752 nnoremap K somethingelse
5753 ...
5754 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5755< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005756 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save/restore the mapping for
5757 all of them, when they might differ.
5758
5759 In the second form, with {dict} as the only argument, mode
5760 and abbr are taken from the dict.
5761 Example: >
5762 vim9script
5763 var save_maps = maplist()->filter(
5764 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'K')
5765 nnoremap K somethingelse
5766 cnoremap K somethingelse2
5767 # ...
5768 unmap K
5769 for d in save_maps
5770 mapset(d)
5771 endfor
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005772
5773
5774match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5775 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5776 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5777 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5778
5779 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5780 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5781 {pat} matches.
5782
5783 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5784 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5785
5786 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5787 Example: >
5788 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5789 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5790< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5791 *strpbrk()*
5792 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5793 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5794< *strcasestr()*
5795 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5796 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5797 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5798<
5799 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5800 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5801 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5802 first character/item. Example: >
5803 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5804< result is again "4". >
5805 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5806< result is again "4". >
5807 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5808< result is "3".
5809 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5810 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5811 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5812 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5813 backwards compatible).
5814 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5815 the index is counted from the end.
5816 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5817 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5818
5819 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5820 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5821 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5822 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5823< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5824 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5825 see above.
5826
5827 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5828 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5829 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5830 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5831 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5832 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5833 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5834 further down in the text.
5835
5836 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5837 GetText()->match('word')
5838 GetList()->match('word')
5839<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005840 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005841matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5842 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5843 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5844 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5845 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5846 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5847 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5848 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5849 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5850 concealed.
5851
5852 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5853 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5854 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5855 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5856 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5857 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5858 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5859 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5860 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5861 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5862
5863 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5864 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5865 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5866 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5867 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01005868 respectively. 3 is reserved for use by the |matchparen|
5869 plugin.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01005870 If the {id} argument is not specified or -1, |matchadd()|
Bram Moolenaar9f573a82022-09-29 13:50:08 +01005871 automatically chooses a free ID, which is at least 1000.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005872
5873 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5874 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5875 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5876 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5877
5878 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5879 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5880 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5881 window Instead of the current window use the
5882 window with this number or window ID.
5883
5884 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5885 the |:match| commands.
5886
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005887 Returns -1 on error.
5888
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005889 Example: >
5890 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5891 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5892< Deletion of the pattern: >
5893 :call matchdelete(m)
5894
5895< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5896 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5897 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5898
5899 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5900 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5901<
5902 *matchaddpos()*
5903matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5904 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5905 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5906 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5907 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5908 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5909 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5910
5911 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5912 these:
5913 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5914 line has number 1.
5915 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5916 number will be highlighted.
5917 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5918 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5919 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5920 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5921 be highlighted.
5922 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5923 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5924
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005925 Returns -1 on error.
5926
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005927 Example: >
5928 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5929 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5930< Deletion of the pattern: >
5931 :call matchdelete(m)
5932
5933< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5934 |getmatches()|.
5935
5936 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5937 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5938
5939matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5940 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5941 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5942 Return a |List| with two elements:
5943 The name of the highlight group used
5944 The pattern used.
5945 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5946 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5947 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5948 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5949 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5950
5951 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5952 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5953
5954matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5955 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5956 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5957 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5958 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5959 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5960 window ID instead of the current window.
5961
5962 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5963 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5964
5965matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5966 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5967 after the match. Example: >
5968 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5969< results in "7".
5970 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5971 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5972 do it with matchend(): >
5973 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5974 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5975< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5976
5977 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5978 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5979< results in "7". >
5980 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5981< result is "-1".
5982 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5983
5984 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5985 GetText()->matchend('word')
5986
5987
5988matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5989 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5990 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5991 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5992
5993 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5994 items:
zeertzjq9af2bc02022-05-11 14:15:37 +01005995 matchseq When this item is present return only matches
5996 that contain the characters in {str} in the
5997 given sequence.
Kazuyuki Miyagi47f1a552022-06-17 18:30:03 +01005998 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
5999 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006000
6001 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
6002 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006003 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006004 {str}. The value of this item should be a
6005 string.
6006 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
6007 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
6008 This should accept a dictionary item as the
6009 argument and return the text for that item to
6010 use for fuzzy matching.
6011
6012 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
6013 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
6014 is 256.
6015
6016 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
6017 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
6018
6019 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
6020 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
6021 256, then returns an empty list.
6022
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006023 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
6024 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
6025
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00006026 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006027 matching strings.
6028
6029 Example: >
6030 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
6031< results in ["clay"]. >
6032 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
6033< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6034 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
6035< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6036 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6037 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
6038 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
6039< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6040 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
6041 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
6042< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
6043 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
6044< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
6045 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
6046< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
6047 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
6048 \ {'matchseq': 1})
6049< results in ['two one'].
6050
6051matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
6052 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
6053 strings, the list of character positions where characters
6054 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
6055 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
6056 position.
6057
6058 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
6059 positions for the best match is returned.
6060
6061 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
6062 list with three empty list items is returned.
6063
6064 Example: >
6065 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
6066< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
6067 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
6068< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
6069 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
6070< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
6071
6072matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
6073 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
6074 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
6075 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
6076 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
6077 empty string is used. Example: >
6078 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
6079< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
6080 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
6081
6082 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
6083
6084 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6085 GetText()->matchlist('word')
6086
6087matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
6088 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
6089 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
6090< results in "ing".
6091 When there is no match "" is returned.
6092 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6093 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
6094< results in "ing". >
6095 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
6096< result is "".
6097 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
6098 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6099
6100 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6101 GetText()->matchstr('word')
6102
6103matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
6104 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
6105 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
6106 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
6107< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
6108 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
6109 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6110 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
6111< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
6112 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
6113< result is ["", -1, -1].
6114 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
6115 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
6116 end position of the match are returned. >
6117 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
6118< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
6119 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6120
6121 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6122 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
6123<
6124
6125 *max()*
6126max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6127 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
6128
6129< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6130 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
6131 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6132 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6133 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6134
6135 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6136 mylist->max()
6137
6138
6139menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
6140 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
6141 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
6142 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
6143 menu names are returned.
6144
6145 {mode} can be one of these strings:
6146 "n" Normal
6147 "v" Visual (including Select)
6148 "o" Operator-pending
6149 "i" Insert
6150 "c" Cmd-line
6151 "s" Select
6152 "x" Visual
6153 "t" Terminal-Job
6154 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6155 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
6156 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
6157
6158 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
6159 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
6160 display display name (name without '&')
6161 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
6162 Refer to |:menu-enable|
6163 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
6164 |toolbar-icon|
6165 iconidx index of a built-in icon
6166 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
6167 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
6168 characters will be used:
6169 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6170 name menu item name.
6171 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
6172 remappable else v:false.
6173 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
6174 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
6175 string has special characters translated like
6176 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
6177 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
6178 "<Nop>" is returned.
6179 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
6180 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
6181 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
6182 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
6183 silent v:true if the menu item is created
6184 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
6185 submenus |List| containing the names of
6186 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
6187 item has submenus.
6188
6189 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
6190
6191 Examples: >
6192 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
6193 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
6194
6195 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
6196 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
6197 let m = menu_info(a:name)
6198 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
6199 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
6200 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
6201 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
6202 endfor
6203 endfunc
6204 new
6205 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
6206 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
6207 endfor
6208<
6209 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6210 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
6211
6212
6213< *min()*
6214min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6215 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
6216
6217< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6218 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
6219 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6220 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6221 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6222
6223 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6224 mylist->min()
6225
6226< *mkdir()* *E739*
6227mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
6228 Create directory {name}.
6229
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006230 If {path} contains "p" then intermediate directories are
6231 created as necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
6232
6233 If {path} contains "D" then {name} is deleted at the end of
6234 the current function, as with: >
6235 defer delete({name}, 'd')
6236<
6237 If {path} contains "R" then {name} is deleted recursively at
6238 the end of the current function, as with: >
6239 defer delete({name}, 'rf')
6240< Note that when {name} has more than one part and "p" is used
6241 some directories may already exist. Only the first one that
6242 is created and what it contains is scheduled to be deleted.
6243 E.g. when using: >
6244 call mkdir('subdir/tmp/autoload', 'pR')
6245< and "subdir" already exists then "subdir/tmp" will be
6246 scheduled for deletion, like with: >
6247 defer delete('subdir/tmp', 'rf')
6248< Note that if scheduling the defer fails the directory is not
6249 deleted. This should only happen when out of memory.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006250
6251 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
6252 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
6253 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
6254 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
6255 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
6256 created with 0o755.
6257 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006258 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006259
6260< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6261
6262 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
6263 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
6264 "p" option the call will fail.
6265
6266 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
6267 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
6268 failed.
6269
6270 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
6271 :if exists("*mkdir")
6272
6273< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6274 GetName()->mkdir()
6275<
6276 *mode()*
6277mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
6278 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
6279 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
6280 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
6281 Also see |state()|.
6282
6283 n Normal
6284 no Operator-pending
6285 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
6286 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
6287 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
6288 CTRL-V is one character
6289 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
6290 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
6291 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
6292 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
6293 v Visual by character
6294 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6295 V Visual by line
6296 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6297 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
6298 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6299 s Select by character
6300 S Select by line
6301 CTRL-S Select blockwise
6302 i Insert
6303 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
6304 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6305 R Replace |R|
6306 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6307 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6308 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
6309 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6310 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6311 c Command-line editing
6312 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
6313 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
6314 r Hit-enter prompt
6315 rm The -- more -- prompt
6316 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
6317 ! Shell or external command is executing
6318 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
6319
6320 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
6321 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
6322 "c" or "n".
6323 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
6324 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
6325 the leading character(s).
6326 Also see |visualmode()|.
6327
6328 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6329 DoFull()->mode()
6330
6331mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
6332 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
6333 converted to Vim data structures.
6334 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
6335 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
6336 returned as Vim |Lists|.
6337 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
6338 converted to strings.
6339 All other types are converted to string with display function.
6340 Examples: >
6341 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
6342 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
6343 :echo mzeval("l")
6344 :echo mzeval("h")
6345<
6346 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6347 to {expr}.
6348
6349 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6350 GetExpr()->mzeval()
6351<
6352 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
6353
6354nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
6355 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
6356 that is not blank. Example: >
6357 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
6358< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6359 below it, zero is returned.
6360 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6361 See also |prevnonblank()|.
6362
6363 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6364 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
6365
6366nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
6367 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
6368 value {expr}. Examples: >
6369 nr2char(64) returns "@"
6370 nr2char(32) returns " "
6371< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
6372 Example for "utf-8": >
6373 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
6374< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
6375 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
6376 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
6377 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
6378 string, thus results in an empty string.
6379 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
6380 let list = [65, 66, 67]
6381 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
6382< Result: "ABC"
6383
6384 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6385 GetNumber()->nr2char()
6386
6387or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
6388 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
6389 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006390 Also see `and()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006391 Example: >
6392 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
6393< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6394 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
6395
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006396< Rationale: The reason this is a function and not using the "|"
6397 character like many languages, is that Vi has always used "|"
6398 to separate commands. In many places it would not be clear if
6399 "|" is an operator or a command separator.
6400
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006401
6402pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
6403 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
6404 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
6405 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
6406 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
6407 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
6408 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
6409< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
6410>
6411 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
6412< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
6413 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006414 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006415
6416 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6417 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6418
6419perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
6420 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
6421 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
6422 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
6423 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
6424 reference to it.
6425 Example: >
6426 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6427< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6428
6429 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6430 to {expr}.
6431
6432 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6433 GetExpr()->perleval()
6434
6435< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6436
6437
6438popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6439
6440
6441pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6442 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6443 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006444 Returns 0.0 if {x} or {y} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006445 Examples: >
6446 :echo pow(3, 3)
6447< 27.0 >
6448 :echo pow(2, 16)
6449< 65536.0 >
6450 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6451< 2.0
6452
6453 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6454 Compute()->pow(3)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006455
6456prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6457 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6458 that is not blank. Example: >
6459 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6460< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6461 above it, zero is returned.
6462 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6463 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6464
6465 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6466 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6467
6468printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6469 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6470 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6471 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6472< May result in:
6473 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6474
6475 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6476 argument: >
6477 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006478<
6479 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006480
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006481 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006482 %s string
6483 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6484 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6485 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6486 %c single byte
6487 %d decimal number
6488 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6489 %x hex number
6490 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6491 %X hex number using upper case letters
6492 %o octal number
6493 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6494 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6495 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6496 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6497 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6498 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6499 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6500 %% the % character itself
6501
6502 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6503 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6504 the result.
6505
6506 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6507 arguments appear in sequence:
6508
6509 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6510
6511 flags
6512 Zero or more of the following flags:
6513
6514 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6515 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6516 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6517 of the number is increased to force the first
6518 character of the output string to a zero (except
6519 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6520 precision of zero).
6521 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6522 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6523 prepended to it.
6524 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6525 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6526 prepended to it.
6527
6528 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6529 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6530 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6531 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6532 flag is ignored.
6533
6534 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6535 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6536 The converted value is padded on the right with
6537 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6538 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6539
6540 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6541 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6542
6543 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6544 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6545 a space if both are used.
6546
6547 field-width
6548 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6549 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6550 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6551 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6552 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6553 conversion the count is in cells.
6554
6555 .precision
6556 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6557 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6558 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6559 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6560 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6561 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6562 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6563 string for S conversions.
6564 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6565 the decimal point.
6566
6567 type
6568 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6569 be applied, see below.
6570
6571 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6572 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6573 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6574 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6575 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6576 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6577 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6578< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6579 "width" bytes.
6580
6581 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6582
6583 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6584 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6585 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6586 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6587 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6588 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6589 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6590 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6591 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6592 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6593 zeros.
6594 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6595 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6596 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6597 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6598 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6599 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6600 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6601 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6602 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6603
6604 i alias for d
6605 D alias for ld
6606 U alias for lu
6607 O alias for lo
6608
6609 *printf-c*
6610 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6611 resulting character is written.
6612
6613 *printf-s*
6614 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6615 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6616 specified are used.
6617 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6618 automatically converted to text with the same format
6619 as ":echo".
6620 *printf-S*
6621 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6622 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6623 number specified are used.
6624
6625 *printf-f* *E807*
6626 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6627 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6628 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6629 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6630 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6631 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6632 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6633 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6634 Example: >
6635 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6636< 12.12
6637 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6638 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6639
6640 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6641 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6642 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6643 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6644 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6645
6646 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6647 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6648 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6649 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6650 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6651 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6652 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6653 results in 1.0e7.
6654
6655 *printf-%*
6656 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6657 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6658
6659 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6660 accepted and automatically converted.
6661 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6662 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6663 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6664
6665 *E766* *E767*
6666 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6667 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6668 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6669
6670
6671prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6672 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6673 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6674
6675 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6676 string is returned.
6677
6678 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6679 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6680
6681< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6682
6683
6684prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6685 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6686 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6687 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6688
6689 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6690 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6691 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6692 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6693 line.
6694 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6695 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6696 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6697 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6698 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6699 if the user only typed Enter.
6700 Example: >
6701 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6702 func s:TextEntered(text)
6703 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6704 stopinsert
6705 close
6706 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006707 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006708 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6709 set nomodified
6710 endif
6711 endfunc
6712
6713< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6714 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6715
6716< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6717
6718prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6719 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6720 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6721 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6722
6723 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6724 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6725 as in any buffer.
6726
6727 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6728 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6729
6730< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6731
6732prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6733 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6734 {text} to end in a space.
6735 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6736 "prompt". Example: >
6737 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6738<
6739 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6740 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6741
6742< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6743
6744prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6745
6746pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6747 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6748 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6749 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6750 height nr of items visible
6751 width screen cells
6752 row top screen row (0 first row)
6753 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6754 size total nr of items
6755 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6756
6757 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6758 |CompleteChanged|.
6759
6760pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6761 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6762 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6763 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6764 popup menu.
6765
6766py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6767 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6768 converted to Vim data structures.
6769 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6770 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6771 'encoding').
6772 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6773 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6774 keys converted to strings.
6775 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6776 to {expr}.
6777
6778 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6779 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6780
6781< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6782
6783 *E858* *E859*
6784pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6785 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6786 converted to Vim data structures.
6787 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6788 copied though).
6789 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6790 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6791 non-string keys result in error.
6792 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6793 to {expr}.
6794
6795 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6796 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6797
6798< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6799
6800pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6801 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6802 converted to Vim data structures.
6803 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6804 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6805
6806 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6807 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6808
6809< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6810 |+python3| feature}
6811
6812rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6813 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6814 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6815 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6816 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6817 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6818 and updated.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006819 Returns -1 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006820
6821 Examples: >
6822 :echo rand()
6823 :let seed = srand()
6824 :echo rand(seed)
6825 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6826<
6827
6828 *E726* *E727*
6829range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6830 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6831 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6832 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6833 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6834 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6835 producing a value past {max}).
6836 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6837 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6838 start this is an error.
6839 Examples: >
6840 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6841 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6842 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6843 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6844 range(0) " []
6845 range(2, 0) " error!
6846<
6847 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6848 GetExpr()->range()
6849<
6850
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01006851readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]]) *readblob()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006852 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01006853 If {offset} is specified, read the file from the specified
6854 offset. If it is a negative value, it is used as an offset
6855 from the end of the file. E.g., to read the last 12 bytes: >
6856 readblob('file.bin', -12)
6857< If {size} is specified, only the specified size will be read.
6858 E.g. to read the first 100 bytes of a file: >
6859 readblob('file.bin', 0, 100)
6860< If {size} is -1 or omitted, the whole data starting from
6861 {offset} will be read.
K.Takata43625762022-10-20 13:28:51 +01006862 This can be also used to read the data from a character device
6863 on Unix when {size} is explicitly set. Only if the device
6864 supports seeking {offset} can be used. Otherwise it should be
6865 zero. E.g. to read 10 bytes from a serial console: >
6866 readblob('/dev/ttyS0', 0, 10)
6867< When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006868 the result is an empty |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar5b2a3d72022-10-21 11:25:30 +01006869 When the offset is beyond the end of the file the result is an
6870 empty blob.
6871 When trying to read more bytes than are available the result
6872 is truncated.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006873 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6874
6875
6876readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6877 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6878 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6879 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6880 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6881 argument below for changing the sort order.
6882
6883 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6884 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6885 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6886 be handled.
6887 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6888 added to the list.
6889 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6890 to the list.
6891 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6892 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6893 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6894 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6895 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6896< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6897 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006898< *E857*
6899 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006900 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6901 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6902
6903 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6904 Valid values are:
6905 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6906 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6907 each character, technically, using
6908 strcmp()) (default)
6909 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6910 using strcasecmp())
6911 "collate" sort using the collation order
6912 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6913 (technically using strcoll())
6914 Other values are silently ignored.
6915
6916 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6917 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6918 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6919< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6920 function! s:tree(dir)
6921 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6922 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006923 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006924 endfunction
6925 echo s:tree(".")
6926<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006927 Returns an empty List on error.
6928
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006929 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6930 GetDirName()->readdir()
6931<
6932readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6933 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6934 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6935 information in {directory}.
6936 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6937 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6938 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6939 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6940 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6941 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6942 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6943 argument, see |readdir()|.
6944
6945 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6946 following items:
6947 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6948 name Name of the entry.
6949 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6950 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6951 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6952 type Type of the entry.
6953 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6954 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6955 Other symlink "link"
6956 On MS-Windows:
6957 Normal file "file"
6958 Directory "dir"
6959 Junction "junction"
6960 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6961 Other symlink "link"
6962 Other reparse point "reparse"
6963 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6964 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6965 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6966 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6967 itself because of performance reasons.
6968
6969 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6970 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6971 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6972 be handled.
6973 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6974 added to the list.
6975 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6976 to the list.
6977 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6978 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6979 of the entry.
6980 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6981 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6982 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6983<
6984 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6985 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6986 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006987<
6988 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6989 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6990<
6991
6992 *readfile()*
6993readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6994 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6995 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6996 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6997 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6998 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6999 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
7000 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
7001 added.
7002 - No CR characters are removed.
7003 Otherwise:
7004 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
7005 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
7006 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
7007 removed from the text.
7008 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
7009 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
7010 lines of a file: >
7011 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
7012 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
7013 :endfor
7014< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
7015 are returned, or as many as there are.
7016 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
7017 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
7018 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
7019 file into a buffer if you need to.
7020 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
7021 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
7022 unmodified.
7023 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
7024 the result is an empty list.
7025 Also see |writefile()|.
7026
7027 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7028 GetFileName()->readfile()
7029
7030reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
7031 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
7032 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
7033 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007034 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007035
7036 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
7037 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
7038 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
7039 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
7040
7041 Examples: >
7042 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
7043 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
7044 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
7045 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
7046<
7047 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7048 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
7049
7050
7051reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
7052 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
7053 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
7054 See |@|.
7055
7056reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
7057 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
7058 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
7059
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007060reltime()
7061reltime({start})
7062reltime({start}, {end}) *reltime()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007063 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
7064 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
7065 list<any> can be used.
7066 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007067 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float. For
7068 example, to see the time spent in function Work(): >
7069 var startTime = reltime()
7070 Work()
7071 echo startTime->reltime()->reltimestr()
7072<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007073 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time (the
Bram Moolenaareb490412022-06-28 13:44:46 +01007074 representation is system-dependent, it can not be used as the
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007075 wall-clock time, see |localtime()| for that).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007076 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
7077 specified in the argument.
7078 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
7079 and {end}.
7080
7081 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007082 reltime(). If there is an error an empty List is returned in
7083 legacy script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007084
7085 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7086 GetStart()->reltime()
7087<
7088 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7089
7090reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
7091 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
7092 Example: >
7093 let start = reltime()
7094 call MyFunction()
7095 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
7096< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
7097 Also see |profiling|.
7098 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
7099 script an error is given.
7100
7101 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7102 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
7103
7104< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7105
7106reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
7107 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
7108 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
7109 microseconds. Example: >
7110 let start = reltime()
7111 call MyFunction()
7112 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
7113< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
7114 The accuracy depends on the system.
7115 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
7116 can use split() to remove it. >
7117 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
7118< Also see |profiling|.
7119 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
7120 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
7121
7122 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7123 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
7124
7125< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7126
7127 *remote_expr()* *E449*
7128remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007129 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7130 string, also see |{server}|.
7131
7132 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
7133 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
7134 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
7135 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
7136 "\n").
7137
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007138 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
7139 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
7140 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007141
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007142 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
7143 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007144
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007145 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7146 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7147 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7148 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
7149 and the result will be the empty string.
7150
7151 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
7152 independent of a function currently being active. Except
7153 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
7154 arguments can be evaluated.
7155
7156 Examples: >
7157 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
7158 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
7159<
7160 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7161 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
7162
7163remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
7164 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007165 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007166 This works like: >
7167 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
7168< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
7169 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
7170 to bring itself to the foreground.
7171 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
7172 like foreground() does.
7173 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7174
7175 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7176 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
7177
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01007178< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007179 Win32 console version}
7180
7181
7182remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
7183 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
7184 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
7185 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
7186 name of a variable.
7187 Returns zero if none are available.
7188 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
7189 See also |clientserver|.
7190 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7191 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7192 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007193 :let repl = ""
7194 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007195
7196< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7197 ServerId()->remote_peek()
7198
7199remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
7200 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
7201 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007202 reply is available. Returns an empty string, if a reply is
7203 not available or on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007204 See also |clientserver|.
7205 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7206 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7207 Example: >
7208 :echo remote_read(id)
7209
7210< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7211 ServerId()->remote_read()
7212<
7213 *remote_send()* *E241*
7214remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007215 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7216 string, also see |{server}|.
7217
7218 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
7219 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
7220 |:map|.
7221
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007222 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
7223 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
7224 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007225
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007226 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7227 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7228 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7229
7230 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
7231 up the display.
7232 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007233 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007234 \ remote_read(serverid)
7235
7236 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
7237 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007238 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007239 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
7240<
7241 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7242 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
7243<
7244 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
7245remote_startserver({name})
7246 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
7247 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
7248
7249 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7250 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
7251
7252< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7253
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007254remove({list}, {idx})
7255remove({list}, {idx}, {end}) *remove()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007256 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
7257 return the item.
7258 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7259 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
7260 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
7261 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
7262 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007263 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007264 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007265 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007266 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7267<
7268 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
7269
7270 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7271 mylist->remove(idx)
7272
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007273remove({blob}, {idx})
7274remove({blob}, {idx}, {end})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007275 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
7276 return the byte.
7277 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7278 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
7279 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
7280 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007281 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007282 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007283 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007284 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7285
7286remove({dict}, {key})
7287 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
7288 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007289 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007290< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007291 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007292
7293rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
7294 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
7295 should also work to move files across file systems. The
7296 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
7297 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
7298 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
7299 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7300
7301 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7302 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
7303
7304repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
7305 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
7306 result. Example: >
7307 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
7308< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +01007309 When {expr} is a |List| or a |Blob| the result is {expr}
7310 concatenated {count} times. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007311 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
7312< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
7313
7314 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7315 mylist->repeat(count)
7316
7317resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
7318 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
7319 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
7320 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
7321 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
7322 removed, return {filename}.
7323 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
7324 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
7325 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
7326 stopped after 100 iterations.
7327 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
7328 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
7329 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
7330 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
7331 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
7332
7333 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7334 GetName()->resolve()
7335
7336reverse({object}) *reverse()*
7337 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
7338 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
7339 Returns {object}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007340 Returns zero if {object} is not a List or a Blob.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007341 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
7342 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
7343< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7344 mylist->reverse()
7345
7346round({expr}) *round()*
7347 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
7348 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
7349 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
7350 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007351 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007352 Examples: >
7353 echo round(0.456)
7354< 0.0 >
7355 echo round(4.5)
7356< 5.0 >
7357 echo round(-4.5)
7358< -5.0
7359
7360 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7361 Compute()->round()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007362
7363rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
7364 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
7365 converted to Vim data structures.
7366 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
7367 are copied though).
7368 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
7369 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
7370 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
7371 "Object#to_s" method.
7372 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7373 to {expr}.
7374
7375 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7376 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
7377
7378< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
7379
7380screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
7381 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
7382 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
7383 attribute at other positions.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007384 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007385
7386 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7387 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
7388
7389screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
7390 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
7391 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
7392 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
7393 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
7394 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
7395 encodings it may only be the first byte.
7396 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7397 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
7398
7399 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7400 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
7401
7402screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
7403 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
7404 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
7405 composing characters on top of the base character.
7406 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7407 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
7408
7409 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7410 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
7411
7412screencol() *screencol()*
7413 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
7414 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
7415 This function is mainly used for testing.
7416
7417 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
7418 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
7419 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
7420 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
7421 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007422 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007423 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
7424 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
7425<
7426screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
7427 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
7428 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
7429 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
7430 The Dict has these members:
7431 row screen row
7432 col first screen column
7433 endcol last screen column
7434 curscol cursor screen column
7435 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
7436 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
7437 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
7438 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
7439 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
7440 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
7441 width character it would be the same as "col".
7442 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
7443 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
7444 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
7445 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007446 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
7447 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007448 Returns an empty Dict if {winid} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007449
7450 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7451 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
7452
7453screenrow() *screenrow()*
7454 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
7455 cursor. The top line has number one.
7456 This function is mainly used for testing.
7457 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
7458
7459 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7460
7461screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7462 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7463 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7464 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7465 characters.
7466 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7467 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7468
7469 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7470 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7471<
7472 *search()*
7473search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7474 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7475 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7476
7477 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7478 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7479 move. No error message is given.
7480
7481 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7482 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7483 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7484 'e' move to the End of the match
7485 'n' do Not move the cursor
7486 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7487 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7488 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7489 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7490 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7491 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7492
7493 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7494 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7495 flag.
7496
7497 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7498
7499 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7500 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7501 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7502 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01007503 search starts one column after the start of the match. This
7504 matters for overlapping matches. See |cpo-c|. You can also
7505 insert "\ze" to change where the match ends, see |/\ze|.
7506
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007507 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7508 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7509 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7510 file).
7511
7512 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7513 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7514 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7515 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7516 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7517< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7518 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7519 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01007520 *E1285* *E1286* *E1287* *E1288* *E1289*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007521 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7522 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7523 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7524 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7525 giving the argument.
7526 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7527
7528 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7529 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7530 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7531 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7532 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7533 function reference or a lambda.
7534 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7535 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7536 and -1 returned.
7537 *search()-sub-match*
7538 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7539 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7540 whole pattern did match.
7541 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7542
7543 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7544 flag is used.
7545
7546 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7547 :let n = 1
7548 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007549 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007550 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7551 : " first search to find match at start of file
7552 : normal G$
7553 : let flags = "w"
7554 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7555 : s/foo/bar/g
7556 : let flags = "W"
7557 : endwhile
7558 : update " write the file if modified
7559 : let n = n + 1
7560 :endwhile
7561<
7562 Example for using some flags: >
7563 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7564< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7565 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7566 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7567 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7568 line:
7569 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7570 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7571 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7572 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7573 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7574
7575 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7576 GetPattern()->search()
7577
7578searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7579 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7580 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7581 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7582
7583 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7584 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7585
7586 key type meaning ~
7587 current |Number| current position of match;
7588 0 if the cursor position is
7589 before the first match
7590 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7591 "pos", otherwise 0
7592 total |Number| total count of matches found
7593 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7594 1: recomputing was timed out
7595 2: max count exceeded
7596
7597 For {options} see further down.
7598
7599 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7600 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7601 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7602 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7603 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7604
7605 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7606 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7607
7608 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7609 " to 1)
7610 let result = searchcount()
7611<
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01007612 The function is useful to add the count to 'statusline': >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007613 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7614 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7615 if empty(result)
7616 return ''
7617 endif
7618 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7619 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7620 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7621 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7622 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7623 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7624 \ result.current, result.total)
7625 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7626 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7627 \ result.current, result.total)
7628 endif
7629 endif
7630 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7631 \ result.current, result.total)
7632 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007633 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007634
7635 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7636 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007637 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007638 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7639<
7640 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7641 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7642
7643 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7644 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7645 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7646 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7647 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7648 call searchcount(#{
7649 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7650 redrawstatus
7651 endif
7652 endfunction
7653<
7654 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7655 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7656
7657 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7658 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7659 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7660
7661 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7662 " search again
7663 call searchcount()
7664<
7665 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7666 key type meaning ~
7667 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7668 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7669 otherwise returns the last
7670 computed result (when |n| or
7671 |N| was used when "S" is not
7672 in 'shortmess', or this
7673 function was called).
7674 (default: |TRUE|)
7675 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7676 and different with |@/|.
7677 this works as same as the
7678 below command is executed
7679 before calling this function >
7680 let @/ = pattern
7681< (default: |@/|)
7682 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7683 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7684 for recomputing the result
7685 (default: 0)
7686 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7687 limit. max count of matched
7688 text while recomputing the
7689 result. if search exceeded
7690 total count, "total" value
7691 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7692 (default: 99)
7693 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7694 when recomputing the result.
7695 this changes "current" result
7696 value. see |cursor()|,
7697 |getpos()|
7698 (default: cursor's position)
7699
7700 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7701 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7702<
7703searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7704 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7705
7706 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7707 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7708 first match in the function.
7709
7710 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7711 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7712 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7713
7714 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7715 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7716 Example: >
7717 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7718 echo getline('.')
7719 endif
7720<
7721 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7722 GetName()->searchdecl()
7723<
7724 *searchpair()*
7725searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7726 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7727 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7728 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7729 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7730 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7731 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7732 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7733 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7734 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7735 given.
7736
7737 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7738 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7739 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7740 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7741 typical use is: >
7742 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7743< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7744
7745 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7746 |search()|. Additionally:
7747 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7748 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7749 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7750 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7751 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7752 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7753
7754 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7755 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7756 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7757 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7758 or a string.
7759 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7760 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7761 and -1 returned.
7762 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7763 Anything else makes the function fail.
7764 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7765 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7766
7767 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7768
7769 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7770 patterns are used like it's on.
7771
7772 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7773 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7774 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7775 if 1
7776 if 2
7777 endif 2
7778 endif 1
7779< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7780 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7781 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7782 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7783 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7784 "endif 2".
7785 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7786 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7787 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7788 the matching start.
7789
7790 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7791
7792 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7793 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7794
7795< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7796 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7797 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7798 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7799 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7800 match.
7801 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7802
7803 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7804
7805< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7806 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7807 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7808
7809 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7810 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7811<
7812 *searchpairpos()*
7813searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7814 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7815 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7816 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7817 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7818 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7819 returns [0, 0]. >
7820
7821 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7822<
7823 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7824
7825 *searchpos()*
7826searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7827 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7828 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7829 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7830 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7831 returns [0, 0].
7832 Example: >
7833 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7834
7835< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7836 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7837 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7838< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7839 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7840
7841 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7842 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7843
7844server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7845 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7846 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7847 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7848 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7849 Note:
7850 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7851 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7852 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7853 See also |clientserver|.
7854 Example: >
7855 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7856
7857< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7858 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7859<
7860serverlist() *serverlist()*
7861 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7862 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7863 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7864 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7865 Example: >
7866 :echo serverlist()
7867<
7868setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7869 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7870 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7871
7872 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7873 |bufload()| if needed.
7874
7875 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7876 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7877
7878 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7879 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7880 line then those lines are added.
7881
7882 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7883
7884 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7885 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7886 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7887 added below the last line.
7888
7889 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7890 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7891 error is given.
7892 On success 0 is returned.
7893
7894 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7895 third argument: >
7896 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7897
7898setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7899 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7900 {val}.
7901 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7902 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7903 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7904 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7905 The {varname} argument is a string.
7906 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7907 Examples: >
7908 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7909 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7910< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7911
7912 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7913 third argument: >
7914 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7915
7916
7917setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7918 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7919 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7920 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7921 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7922 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7923
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007924< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007925 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7926 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7927 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7928 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7929 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7930 the character width in screen cells.
7931 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7932 range overlaps with another.
7933 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7934
7935 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7936 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7937
7938 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7939 setcellwidths([]);
7940< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7941 the effect for known emoji characters.
7942
7943setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7944 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7945 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7946
7947 Example:
7948 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7949 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7950< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7951 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7952< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7953
7954 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7955 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7956
7957setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7958 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7959 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7960
7961 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7962 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7963 character search
7964 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7965 0 for backward
7966 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7967 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7968 character search
7969
7970 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7971 from a script: >
7972 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7973 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7974 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7975< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7976
7977 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7978 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7979
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01007980setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) *setcmdline()*
7981 Set the command line to {str} and set the cursor position to
7982 {pos}.
7983 If {pos} is omitted, the cursor is positioned after the text.
7984 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
7985 line.
7986
7987 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7988 GetText()->setcmdline()
7989
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007990setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7991 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7992 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7993 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7994 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7995 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7996 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7997 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7998 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7999 before inserting the resulting text.
8000 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
8001 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01008002 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
8003 line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008004
8005 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8006 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
8007
8008setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
8009setcursorcharpos({list})
8010 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
8011 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
8012
8013 Example:
8014 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
8015 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
8016< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
8017 call cursor(4, 3)
8018< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
8019
8020 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8021 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
8022
8023
8024setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
8025 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
8026 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
8027
8028< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
8029 See also |expr-env|.
8030
8031 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8032 second argument: >
8033 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
8034
8035setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
8036 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
8037 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
8038 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
8039 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
8040 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
8041 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
8042 characters are not supported.
8043
8044 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
8045 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
8046 would do the same thing.
8047
8048 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
8049
8050 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8051 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
8052<
8053 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
8054
8055
8056setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
8057 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
8058 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
8059 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
8060
8061 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8062 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
8063 added below the last line.
8064 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
8065 converted to a String.
8066
8067 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
8068 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
8069 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
8070
8071 Example: >
8072 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
8073
8074< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
8075 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
8076 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
8077< This is equivalent to: >
8078 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
8079 : call setline(n, l)
8080 :endfor
8081
8082< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
8083
8084 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8085 second argument: >
8086 GetText()->setline(lnum)
8087
8088setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
8089 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
8090 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8091 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
8092
8093 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
8094 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
8095 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
8096 Also see |location-list|.
8097
8098 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
8099
8100 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8101 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
8102 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
8103
8104 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8105 second argument: >
8106 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
8107
8108setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
8109 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
8110 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
8111 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
8112 example for |getmatches()|.
8113 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
8114 window ID instead of the current window.
8115
8116 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8117 GetMatches()->setmatches()
8118<
8119 *setpos()*
8120setpos({expr}, {list})
8121 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
8122 . the cursor
8123 'x mark x
8124
8125 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
8126 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
8127 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
8128
8129 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
8130 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
8131 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
8132 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
8133 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
8134 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
8135 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
8136 Does not change the jumplist.
8137
8138 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
8139 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
8140 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
8141 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
8142
8143 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
8144 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
8145 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
8146 character.
8147
8148 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
8149 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
8150 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
8151 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
8152 mark position it is not used.
8153
8154 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
8155 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
8156 before '>.
8157
8158 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
8159 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
8160
8161 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
8162
8163 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
8164 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
8165 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
8166 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
8167 |winrestview()|.
8168
8169 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8170 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
8171
8172setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
8173 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
8174
8175 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8176 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
8177 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
8178 {what}.
8179 *setqflist-what*
8180 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
8181 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
8182 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
8183 entries:
8184
8185 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
8186 buffer
8187 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
8188 present or it is invalid.
8189 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
8190 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
8191 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008192 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008193 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
8194 col column number
8195 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
8196 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008197 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008198 nr error number
8199 text description of the error
8200 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
8201 valid recognized error message
8202
8203 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
8204 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
8205 locate a matching error line.
8206 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
8207 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
8208 item will not be handled as an error line.
8209 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
8210 be used.
8211 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
8212 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
8213 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
8214 cleared.
8215 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
8216 |getqflist()| returns.
8217
8218 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
8219 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
8220 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
8221 new list is created.
8222
8223 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
8224 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
8225 clear the list: >
8226 :call setqflist([], 'r')
8227<
8228 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
8229 freed.
8230
8231 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
8232 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
8233 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
8234 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
8235 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
8236
8237 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
8238 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
8239 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
8240 "lines". If this is not present, then the
8241 'errorformat' option value is used.
8242 See |quickfix-parse|
8243 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
8244 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
8245 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
8246 then the last entry in the list is set as the
8247 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
8248 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
8249 argument.
8250 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
8251 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
8252 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
8253 See |quickfix-parse|
8254 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
8255 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
8256 the last quickfix list.
8257 quickfixtextfunc
8258 function to get the text to display in the
8259 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
8260 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
8261 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
8262 of how to write the function and an example.
8263 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
8264 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
8265 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
8266 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
8267 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
8268 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
8269 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
8270 specify the list.
8271
8272 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
8273 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
8274 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
8275 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
8276<
8277 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8278
8279 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
8280 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
8281 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
8282
8283 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8284 second argument: >
8285 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
8286<
8287 *setreg()*
8288setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
8289 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
8290 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
8291 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
8292 {regname} must be one character.
8293
8294 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
8295 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
8296 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
8297 then the value is appended.
8298
8299 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
8300 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
8301 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
8302 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
8303 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
8304 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
8305 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
8306 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
8307
8308 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
8309 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
8310 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
8311 mode is never selected automatically.
8312 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8313
8314 *E883*
8315 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
8316 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
8317 items act like empty strings.
8318
8319 Examples: >
8320 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
8321 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
8322 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
8323 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
8324
8325< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
8326 register: >
8327 :let var_a = getreginfo()
8328 :call setreg('a', var_a)
8329< or: >
8330 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
8331 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
8332 ....
8333 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
8334< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
8335 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
8336 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
8337 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
8338
8339 You can also change the type of a register by appending
8340 nothing: >
8341 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
8342
8343< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8344 second argument: >
8345 GetText()->setreg('a')
8346
8347settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
8348 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
8349 |t:var|
8350 The {varname} argument is a string.
8351 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8352 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
8353 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
8354 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
8355 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8356
8357 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8358 third argument: >
8359 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
8360
8361settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
8362 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
8363 {val}.
8364 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
8365 use |setwinvar()|.
8366 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8367 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
8368 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8369 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
8370 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
8371 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
8372 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
8373 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
8374 Examples: >
8375 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
8376 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
8377< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8378
8379 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8380 fourth argument: >
8381 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
8382
8383settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
8384 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
8385 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8386
8387 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
8388 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
8389 stack.
8390 *E962*
8391 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
8392 argument:
8393 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
8394 stack is replaced.
8395 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
8396 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
8397 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
8398 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
8399 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
8400
8401 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
8402 stack after the modification.
8403
8404 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8405
8406 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
8407 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
8408 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
8409
8410< Save and restore the tag stack: >
8411 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
8412 " do something else
8413 call settagstack(1003, stack)
8414 unlet stack
8415<
8416 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8417 second argument: >
8418 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
8419
8420setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
8421 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
8422 Examples: >
8423 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
8424 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
8425
8426< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8427 third argument: >
8428 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
8429
8430sha256({string}) *sha256()*
8431 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
8432 checksum of {string}.
8433
8434 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8435 GetText()->sha256()
8436
8437< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
8438
8439shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
8440 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
8441 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008442 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008443 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
8444 quotes.
8445 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
8446 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
8447 {string}.
8448 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
8449 replace all "'" with "'\''".
8450
8451 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
8452 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
8453 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
8454 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
8455 command.
8456
8457 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
8458 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
8459 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
8460 even when inside single quotes.
8461
8462 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
8463 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
8464 escaped a second time.
8465
8466 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
8467 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
8468 character inside single quotes.
8469
8470 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008471 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008472< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8473 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008474 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008475< See also |::S|.
8476
8477 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8478 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8479
8480shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8481 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8482 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8483 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8484 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8485 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8486
8487 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8488 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8489 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8490 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8491
8492 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8493 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8494
8495sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8496
8497
8498simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8499 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8500 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8501 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8502 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8503 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8504 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8505 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8506 standard).
8507 Example: >
8508 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8509< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8510 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8511 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8512 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8513 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8514
8515 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8516 GetName()->simplify()
8517
8518sin({expr}) *sin()*
8519 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8520 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008521 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008522 Examples: >
8523 :echo sin(100)
8524< -0.506366 >
8525 :echo sin(-4.01)
8526< 0.763301
8527
8528 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8529 Compute()->sin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008530
8531
8532sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8533 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8534 [-inf, inf].
8535 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008536 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008537 Examples: >
8538 :echo sinh(0.5)
8539< 0.521095 >
8540 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8541< -1.026517
8542
8543 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8544 Compute()->sinh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008545
8546
8547slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8548 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8549 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8550 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8551 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8552 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8553 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008554 Returns an empty value if {start} or {end} are invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008555
8556 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8557 GetList()->slice(offset)
8558
8559
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008560sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008561 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8562
8563 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8564 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8565
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01008566< When {how} is omitted or is a string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008567 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8568 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8569 current buffer use |:sort|.
8570
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008571 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8572 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8573 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008574
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008575 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008576 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8577 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8578 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8579 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8580 case. Example: >
8581 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8582 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8583 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8584< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8585>
8586 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8587 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8588 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8589< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8590 This does not work properly on Mac.
8591
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008592 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008593 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8594 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8595 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8596
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008597 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008598 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8599 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8600
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008601 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008602 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8603
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008604 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008605 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8606 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8607 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8608 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8609
8610 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8611 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8612
8613 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8614 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8615 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8616 same order as they were originally.
8617
8618 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8619 mylist->sort()
8620
8621< Also see |uniq()|.
8622
8623 Example: >
8624 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8625 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8626 endfunc
8627 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8628< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8629 ignores overflow: >
8630 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8631 return a:i1 - a:i2
8632 endfunc
8633< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8634 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8635<
8636sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8637 Stop playing all sounds.
8638
8639 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8640 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8641
8642 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8643
8644 *sound_playevent()*
8645sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8646 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8647 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8648 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8649 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8650 call sound_playevent('bell')
8651< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8652 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8653 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
Yee Cheng Chin4314e4f2022-10-08 13:50:05 +01008654 On macOS, {name} refers to files located in
8655 /System/Library/Sounds (e.g. "Tink"). It will also work for
8656 custom installed sounds in folders like ~/Library/Sounds.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008657
8658 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8659 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8660 argument is the status:
8661 0 sound was played to the end
8662 1 sound was interrupted
8663 2 error occurred after sound started
8664 Example: >
8665 func Callback(id, status)
8666 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8667 endfunc
8668 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8669
8670< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8671
8672 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8673 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8674
8675 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8676 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8677
8678< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8679
8680 *sound_playfile()*
8681sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8682 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8683 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8684 with this command: >
8685 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8686
8687< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8688 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8689
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008690< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008691
8692
8693sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8694 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8695 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8696
8697 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8698 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8699
8700 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8701 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8702
8703 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8704 soundid->sound_stop()
8705
8706< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8707
8708 *soundfold()*
8709soundfold({word})
8710 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8711 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8712 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8713 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8714 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8715 the method can be quite slow.
8716
8717 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8718 GetWord()->soundfold()
8719<
8720 *spellbadword()*
8721spellbadword([{sentence}])
8722 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8723 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8724 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8725 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8726
8727 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8728 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8729 result is an empty string.
8730
8731 The return value is a list with two items:
8732 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8733 - The type of the spelling error:
8734 "bad" spelling mistake
8735 "rare" rare word
8736 "local" word only valid in another region
8737 "caps" word should start with Capital
8738 Example: >
8739 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8740< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8741
8742 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8743 of 'spelllang' are used.
8744
8745 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8746 GetText()->spellbadword()
8747<
8748 *spellsuggest()*
8749spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8750 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8751 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8752 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8753
8754 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8755 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8756 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8757
8758 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8759 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8760 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8761 replace a line.
8762
8763 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8764 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8765 although it may appear capitalized.
8766
8767 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8768 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8769
8770 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8771 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8772
8773split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8774 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8775 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8776 item.
8777 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8778 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8779 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8780 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8781 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8782 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8783 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8784 Example: >
8785 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8786< To split a string in individual characters: >
8787 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8788< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8789 the end of the pattern: >
8790 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8791< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8792 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8793 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8794< The opposite function is |join()|.
8795
8796 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8797 GetString()->split()
8798
8799sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8800 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8801 |Float|.
8802 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008803 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number). Returns 0.0 if
8804 {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008805 Examples: >
8806 :echo sqrt(100)
8807< 10.0 >
8808 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8809< nan
8810 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8811
8812 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8813 Compute()->sqrt()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008814
8815
8816srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8817 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8818 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8819 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8820 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8821 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8822 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8823 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8824
8825 Examples: >
8826 :let seed = srand()
8827 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8828 :echo rand(seed)
8829
8830state([{what}]) *state()*
8831 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8832 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8833 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8834 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8835 Yes: then do it right away.
8836 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8837 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8838 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8839 messages and callbacks).
8840 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8841 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8842 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8843 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8844 Also see |mode()|.
8845
8846 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8847 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8848 if state('s') == ''
8849 " screen has not scrolled
8850<
8851 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8852 something is busy:
8853 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8854 stuffed command
8855 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8856 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8857 x executing an autocommand
8858 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8859 ch_readraw() when reading json
8860 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8861 |f| or a count
8862 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8863 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8864 s screen has scrolled for messages
8865
8866str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8867 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8868 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8869 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8870 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8871 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8872 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8873 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8874 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8875 thousand.
8876 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8877 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8878 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8879 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8880 |substitute()|: >
8881 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8882<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008883 Returns 0.0 if the conversion fails.
8884
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008885 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8886 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008887
8888str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8889 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8890 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8891 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8892 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8893< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8894
8895 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8896 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8897 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8898 properly: >
8899 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8900
8901< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8902 GetString()->str2list()
8903
8904
8905str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8906 Convert string {string} to a number.
8907 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8908 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8909 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8910
8911 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8912 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8913 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8914 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8915<
8916 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8917 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8918 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8919 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8920 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8921
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008922 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8923
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008924 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8925 GetText()->str2nr()
8926
8927
8928strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8929 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8930 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8931 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8932 composing characters separately.
8933
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008934 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8935
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008936 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8937
8938 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8939 GetText()->strcharlen()
8940
8941
8942strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8943 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8944 of byte index and length.
8945 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8946 counted separately.
8947 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8948 similar to |slice()|.
8949 When a character index is used where a character does not
8950 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8951 example: >
8952 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8953< results in 'a'.
8954
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008955 Returns an empty string on error.
8956
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008957 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8958 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8959
8960
8961strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8962 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8963 in String {string}.
8964 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8965 counted separately.
8966 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8967 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8968
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008969 Returns zero on error.
8970
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008971 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8972
8973 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8974 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8975 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8976 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8977 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8978 endfunction
8979 else
8980 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8981 if a:skipcc
8982 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8983 else
8984 return strchars(a:str)
8985 endif
8986 endfunction
8987 endif
8988<
8989 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8990 GetText()->strchars()
8991
8992strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8993 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8994 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8995 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8996 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8997 matters for Tab characters.
8998 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8999 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
9000 'tabstop' and 'display'.
9001 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9002 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009003 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009004 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
9005
9006 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9007 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
9008
9009strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
9010 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
9011 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
9012 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
9013 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
9014 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
9015 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
9016 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
9017 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
9018 Examples: >
9019 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
9020 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
9021 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
9022 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
9023 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
9024 Show mod time of file.c.
9025< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9026 :if exists("*strftime")
9027
9028< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9029 GetFormat()->strftime()
9030
9031strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01009032 Get a Number corresponding to the character at {index} in
9033 {str}. This uses a zero-based character index, not a byte
9034 index. Composing characters are considered separate
9035 characters here. Use |nr2char()| to convert the Number to a
9036 String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009037 Returns -1 if {index} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009038 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
9039
9040 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9041 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
9042
9043stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
9044 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9045 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
9046 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
9047 This can be used to find a second match: >
9048 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
9049 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
9050< The search is done case-sensitive.
9051 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9052 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9053 See also |strridx()|.
9054 Examples: >
9055 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
9056 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
9057 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
9058< *strstr()* *strchr()*
9059 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
9060 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
9061
9062 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9063 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
9064<
9065 *string()*
9066string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
9067 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
9068 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
9069 {expr} type result ~
9070 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
9071 Number 123
9072 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
9073 Funcref function('name')
9074 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
9075 List [item, item]
9076 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
9077
9078 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
9079 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
9080 will then fail.
9081
9082 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9083 mylist->string()
9084
9085< Also see |strtrans()|.
9086
9087
9088strlen({string}) *strlen()*
9089 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
9090 {string} in bytes.
9091 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009092 For other types an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009093 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
9094 |strchars()|.
9095 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9096
9097 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9098 GetString()->strlen()
9099
9100strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
9101 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
9102 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
9103 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
9104 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
9105 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
9106 following composing characters).
9107 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
9108 |strcharpart()|.
9109
9110 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
9111 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
9112 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
9113 end of the {src}. >
9114 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
9115 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
9116 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
9117 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
9118
9119< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
9120 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
9121 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
9122<
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009123 Returns an empty string on error.
9124
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009125 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9126 GetText()->strpart(5)
9127
9128strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
9129 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
9130 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
9131 the format specified in {format}.
9132
9133 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
9134 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
9135 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
9136 matters.
9137
9138 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
9139 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
9140 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
9141 result.
9142
9143 See also |strftime()|.
9144 Examples: >
9145 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
9146< 862156163 >
9147 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
9148< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
9149 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
9150< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
9151
9152 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9153 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
9154<
9155 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9156 :if exists("*strptime")
9157
9158strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
9159 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9160 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
9161 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
9162 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
9163 match: >
9164 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
9165 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
9166< The search is done case-sensitive.
9167 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9168 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9169 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
9170 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
9171 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
9172< *strrchr()*
9173 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
9174 function strrchr().
9175
9176 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9177 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
9178
9179strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
9180 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
9181 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
9182 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
9183 echo strtrans(@a)
9184< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
9185 starting a new line.
9186
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009187 Returns an empty string on error.
9188
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009189 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9190 GetString()->strtrans()
9191
9192strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
9193 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9194 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
9195 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
9196 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9197 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009198 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009199 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
9200
9201 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9202 GetString()->strwidth()
9203
9204submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
9205 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
9206 substitute() function.
9207 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
9208 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
9209 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
9210 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
9211 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
9212
9213 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
9214 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
9215 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
9216 text.
9217 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
9218 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
9219 items, since there are no real line breaks.
9220
9221 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
9222 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
9223
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009224 Returns an empty string or list on error.
9225
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009226 Examples: >
9227 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
9228 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
9229< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
9230 A line break is included as a newline character.
9231
9232 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9233 GetNr()->submatch()
9234
9235substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
9236 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
9237 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
9238 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
9239 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
9240
9241 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
9242 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
9243 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
9244 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
9245 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
9246 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
9247 used.
9248
9249 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
9250 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
9251 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
9252 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
9253
9254 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
9255 unmodified.
9256
9257 Example: >
9258 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
9259< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
9260 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
9261< results in "TESTING".
9262
9263 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
9264 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
9265 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009266 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009267
9268< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
9269 optional argument. Example: >
9270 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
9271< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
9272 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
9273 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009274 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009275
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009276< Returns an empty string on error.
9277
9278 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009279 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
9280
9281swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
9282 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
9283 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
9284 version Vim version
9285 user user name
9286 host host name
9287 fname original file name
9288 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
9289 file
9290 mtime last modification time in seconds
9291 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
9292 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
9293 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
9294 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
9295 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
9296 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
9297 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
9298 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
9299
9300 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9301 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
9302
9303swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
9304 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
9305 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9306 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
9307 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
9308 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
9309
9310 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9311 GetBufname()->swapname()
9312
9313synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
9314 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
9315 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
9316 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
9317 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
9318
9319 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
9320 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
9321 Note that when the position is after the last character,
9322 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
9323 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9324
9325 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
9326 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
9327 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
9328 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
9329 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
9330 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
9331 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
9332
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009333 Returns zero on error.
9334
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009335 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
9336 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
9337<
9338
9339synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
9340 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
9341 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
9342 about a syntax item.
9343 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
9344 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
9345 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
9346 used (GUI, cterm or term).
9347 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
9348 {what} result
9349 "name" the name of the syntax item
9350 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
9351 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
9352 term: empty string)
9353 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
9354 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
9355 |highlight-font|
9356 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
9357 |highlight-guisp|
9358 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
9359 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
9360 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
9361 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
9362 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
9363 "bold" "1" if bold
9364 "italic" "1" if italic
9365 "reverse" "1" if reverse
9366 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
9367 "standout" "1" if standout
9368 "underline" "1" if underlined
9369 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
9370 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
Bram Moolenaarde786322022-07-30 14:56:17 +01009371 "nocombine" "1" if nocombine
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009372
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009373 Returns an empty string on error.
9374
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009375 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
9376 cursor): >
9377 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
9378<
9379 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9380 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9381
9382
9383synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
9384 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
9385 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
9386 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
9387 ":highlight link" are followed.
9388
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009389 Returns zero on error.
9390
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009391 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9392 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9393
9394synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
9395 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
9396 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
9397 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
9398 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9399 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
9400 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
9401 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
9402 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
9403 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
9404 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
9405 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
9406 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
9407 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
9408 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
9409 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
9410 and replaced by the character "X", then:
9411 call returns ~
9412 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
9413 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
9414 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
9415 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
9416 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
9417 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
9418
9419
9420synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
9421 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
9422 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
9423 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
9424 like what |synID()| returns.
9425 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
9426 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
9427 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
9428 transparent item.
9429 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
9430 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
9431 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
9432 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
9433 endfor
9434< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009435 an empty List is returned. The position just after the last
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009436 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
9437 valid positions.
9438
9439system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
9440 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
9441 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
9442
9443 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
9444 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
9445 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
9446 separators yourself.
9447 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
9448 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
9449 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
9450 list items converted to NULs).
9451 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
9452 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
9453 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
9454 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
9455
9456 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
9457
9458 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
9459 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
9460 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
9461 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
9462 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
9463<
9464 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
9465 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
9466 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
9467 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
9468 cause trouble.
9469 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
9470
9471 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009472 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
9473 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009474
9475< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
9476 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
9477 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
9478 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
9479 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
9480
9481 The command executed is constructed using several options:
9482 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
9483 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
9484 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
9485 concatenated commands.
9486
9487 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
9488 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
9489
9490 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
9491 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
9492
9493 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
9494 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
9495 when using a security agent application.
9496 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
9497 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
9498
9499 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9500 :echo GetCmd()->system()
9501
9502
9503systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
9504 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
9505 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
9506 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
9507 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
9508 result ends in a NL.
9509 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
9510
9511 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
9512 use |system()| and |split()|: >
9513 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
9514<
9515 Returns an empty string on error.
9516
9517 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9518 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
9519
9520
9521tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
9522 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
9523 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9524 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
9525 omitted the current tab page is used.
9526 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9527 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9528 let buflist = []
9529 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9530 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9531 endfor
9532< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9533
9534 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9535 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9536
9537tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9538 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9539 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9540
9541 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9542 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9543 count).
9544 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9545 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9546 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9547 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9548
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009549 Returns zero on error.
9550
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009551
9552tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9553 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9554 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9555 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9556 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9557 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9558 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9559 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9560 Useful examples: >
9561 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9562 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9563< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9564
9565 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9566 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9567<
9568 *tagfiles()*
9569tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9570 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9571
9572
9573taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9574 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9575
9576 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9577 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9578 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9579
9580 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9581 entries:
9582 name Name of the tag.
9583 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9584 defined. It is either relative to the
9585 current directory or a full path.
9586 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9587 the file.
9588 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9589 entry depends on the language specific
9590 kind values. Only available when
9591 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009592 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009593 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9594 |static-tag| for more information.
9595 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9596 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9597 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9598 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9599 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9600 contained in.
9601
9602 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9603 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9604
9605 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9606
9607 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9608 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9609 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9610 search regular expression pattern.
9611
9612 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9613 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9614 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9615
9616 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9617 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9618
9619tan({expr}) *tan()*
9620 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9621 in the range [-inf, inf].
9622 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009623 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009624 Examples: >
9625 :echo tan(10)
9626< 0.648361 >
9627 :echo tan(-4.01)
9628< -1.181502
9629
9630 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9631 Compute()->tan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009632
9633
9634tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9635 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9636 range [-1, 1].
9637 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009638 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009639 Examples: >
9640 :echo tanh(0.5)
9641< 0.462117 >
9642 :echo tanh(-1)
9643< -0.761594
9644
9645 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9646 Compute()->tanh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009647
9648
9649tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9650 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9651 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9652 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9653 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009654 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009655< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9656 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9657 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9658 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9659
9660
9661term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9662
9663
9664terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9665 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9666 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9667 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9668 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9669 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9670 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9671 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9672 mouse mouse type supported
Bram Moolenaar4bc85f22022-10-21 14:17:24 +01009673 kitty whether Kitty terminal was detected
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009674
9675 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9676
9677 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9678 an empty dictionary.
9679
9680 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9681 current cursor style.
9682 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9683 request the cursor blink status.
9684 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9685 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9686 and |t_RC| on startup.
9687
9688 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9689 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9690
9691 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9692
9693 Also see:
9694 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9695 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9696 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9697
9698
9699test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9700
9701
9702 *timer_info()*
9703timer_info([{id}])
9704 Return a list with information about timers.
9705 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9706 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9707 returned.
9708 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9709
9710 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9711 these items:
9712 "id" the timer ID
9713 "time" time the timer was started with
9714 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9715 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9716 -1 means forever
9717 "callback" the callback
9718 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9719
9720 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9721 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9722
9723< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9724
9725timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9726 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9727 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9728 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9729 has passed.
9730
9731 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9732 for a short time.
9733
9734 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9735 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9736 See |non-zero-arg|.
9737
9738 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9739 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9740
9741< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9742
9743 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9744timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9745 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9746
9747 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9748 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9749 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9750
9751 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9752 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9753 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9754 waiting for input.
9755 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9756 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9757
9758 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9759 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9760 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9761 the callback will be called once.
9762 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9763 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9764 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9765 messages.
9766
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009767 Returns -1 on error.
9768
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009769 Example: >
9770 func MyHandler(timer)
9771 echo 'Handler called'
9772 endfunc
9773 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9774 \ {'repeat': 3})
9775< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9776 intervals.
9777
9778 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9779 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9780
9781< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9782 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9783
9784timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9785 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9786 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9787 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9788
9789 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9790 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9791
9792< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9793
9794timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9795 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9796 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9797 timers there is no error.
9798
9799 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9800
9801tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9802 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9803 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009804 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009805
9806 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9807 GetText()->tolower()
9808
9809toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9810 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9811 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009812 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009813
9814 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9815 GetText()->toupper()
9816
9817tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9818 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9819 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9820 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9821 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9822 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9823 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9824
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009825 Returns an empty string on error.
9826
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009827 Examples: >
9828 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9829< returns "Hello THere" >
9830 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9831< returns "{blob}"
9832
9833 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9834 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9835
9836trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9837 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9838 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9839
9840 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9841 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9842 space character 0xa0.
9843
9844 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9845 characters:
9846 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9847 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9848 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9849 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9850
9851 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009852 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009853
9854 Examples: >
9855 echo trim(" some text ")
9856< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009857 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009858< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9859 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9860< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9861 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9862< returns " vim"
9863
9864 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9865 GetText()->trim()
9866
9867trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9868 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9869 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9870 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009871 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009872 Examples: >
9873 echo trunc(1.456)
9874< 1.0 >
9875 echo trunc(-5.456)
9876< -5.0 >
9877 echo trunc(4.0)
9878< 4.0
9879
9880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9881 Compute()->trunc()
9882<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009883 *type()*
9884type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9885 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9886 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9887 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9888 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9889 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9890 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9891 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9892 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9893 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9894 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9895 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9896 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9897 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9898 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9899 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9900 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9901 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9902 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9903 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9904 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9905 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9906 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9907< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9908 :if exists('v:t_number')
9909
9910< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9911 mylist->type()
9912
9913
9914typename({expr}) *typename()*
9915 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9916 Example: >
9917 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9918 list<number>
9919
9920
9921undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9922 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9923 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9924 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9925 the undo file exists.
9926 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9927 is used internally.
9928 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9929 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9930 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9931 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9932 returns an empty string.
9933
9934 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9935 GetFilename()->undofile()
9936
9937undotree() *undotree()*
9938 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9939 the following items:
9940 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9941 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9942 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9943 when some changes were undone.
9944 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9945 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9946 something readable.
9947 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9948 write yet.
9949 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9950 tree.
9951 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9952 This happens when waiting from input from the
9953 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9954 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9955 undo blocks.
9956
9957 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9958 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9959 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9960 |:undolist|.
9961 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9962 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9963 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9964 that was added. This marks the last change
9965 and where further changes will be added.
9966 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9967 that was undone. This marks the current
9968 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9969 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9970 undone after the last change this item will
9971 not appear anywhere.
9972 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9973 write. The number is the write count. The
9974 first write has number 1, the last one the
9975 "save_last" mentioned above.
9976 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9977 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9978 item.
9979
9980uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9981 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9982 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9983 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9984 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9985< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9986 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9987
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009988 Returns zero if {list} is not a |List|.
9989
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009990 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9991 mylist->uniq()
9992
9993values({dict}) *values()*
9994 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9995 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009996 Returns zero if {dict} is not a |Dict|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009997
9998 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9999 mydict->values()
10000
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010001virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) *virtcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010002 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
10003 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
10004 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
10005 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
10006 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
10007 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
10008 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
10009 For the byte position use |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010010
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010011 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010012
10013 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off],
10014 where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of
10015 the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the
10016 last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When
10017 Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
10018 beyond the end of the line can be returned. Also see
10019 |'virtualedit'|
10020
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010021 The accepted positions are:
10022 . the cursor position
10023 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
10024 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
10025 plus one)
10026 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
10027 returned)
10028 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
10029 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
10030 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
10031 that it's updated right away.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010032
10033 If {list} is present and non-zero then virtcol() returns a List
10034 with the first and last screen position occupied by the
10035 character.
10036
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010037 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
10038 Examples: >
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010039 " With text "foo^Lbar" and cursor on the "^L":
10040
10041 virtcol(".") " returns 5
10042 virtcol(".", 1) " returns [4, 5]
10043 virtcol("$") " returns 9
10044
10045 " With text " there", with 't at 'h':
10046
10047 virtcol("'t") " returns 6
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010048< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
10049 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
10050 all lines: >
10051 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
10052
10053< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10054 GetPos()->virtcol()
10055
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010056virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *virtcol2col()*
10057 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the
10058 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and virtual
10059 column {col}.
10060
10061 If {col} is greater than the last virtual column in line
10062 {lnum}, then the byte index of the character at the last
10063 virtual column is returned.
10064
10065 The {winid} argument can be the window number or the
10066 |window-ID|. If this is zero, then the current window is used.
10067
10068 Returns -1 if the window {winid} doesn't exist or the buffer
10069 line {lnum} or virtual column {col} is invalid.
10070
10071 See also |screenpos()|, |virtcol()| and |col()|.
10072
10073 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10074 GetWinid()->virtcol2col(lnum, col)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010075
10076visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
10077 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
10078 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
10079 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
10080 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
10081 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
10082 respectively.
10083 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010084 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010085< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
10086 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
10087 Visual mode that was used.
10088 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
10089 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
10090 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
10091 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
10092 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
10093
10094wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
10095 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
10096 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
10097 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
10098 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
10099
10100 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
10101 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
10102<
10103 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
10104
10105win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
10106 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
10107 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
10108 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
10109 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
10110 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
10111 Example: >
10112 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
10113< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
10114 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010115 *E994*
10116 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
10117 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
10118 an empty string is returned.
10119
10120 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10121 second argument: >
10122 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
10123
10124win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
10125 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
10126 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
10127
10128 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10129 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
10130
10131win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
10132 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
10133 When {win} is missing use the current window.
10134 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
10135 number 1.
10136 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
10137 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
10138 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
10139
10140 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10141 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
10142
10143
10144win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
10145 Return the type of the window:
10146 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
10147 used to execute autocommands.
10148 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
10149 (empty) normal window
10150 "loclist" |location-list-window|
10151 "popup" popup window |popup|
10152 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
10153 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
10154 "unknown" window {nr} not found
10155
10156 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
10157 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
10158 |window-ID|.
10159
10160 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
10161 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
10162 returns "popup".
10163
10164 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10165 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
10166<
10167win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
10168 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
10169 tabpage.
10170 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
10171
10172 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10173 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
10174
10175win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
10176 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
10177 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
10178 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
10179
10180 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10181 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
10182
10183win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
10184 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
10185 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
10186
10187 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10188 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
10189
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010190win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
10191 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
10192 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
10193 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
10194 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
10195 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
10196 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
10197 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
10198 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
10199 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
10200 FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010201 This will fail for the rightmost window and a full-width
10202 window, since it has no separator on the right.
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010203
10204 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10205 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
10206
10207win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
10208 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
10209 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
10210 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
10211 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
10212 line will change the height of the window and the height of
10213 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
10214 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
10215 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
10216 be found and FALSE otherwise.
10217
10218 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10219 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
10220
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010221win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
10222 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
10223 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
10224 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
10225 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
10226 for the current window.
10227 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
10228 tabpage.
10229
10230 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10231 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
10232<
10233win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
10234 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
10235 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
10236 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
10237 then closing {nr}.
10238
10239 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
10240 Both must be in the current tab page.
10241
10242 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
10243
10244 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
10245 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
10246 like with |:vsplit|.
10247 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
10248 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
10249 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
10250 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
10251 'splitright' are used.
10252
10253 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10254 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
10255<
10256
10257 *winbufnr()*
10258winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
10259 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
10260 the |window-ID|.
10261 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
10262 window is returned.
10263 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10264 Example: >
10265 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
10266<
10267 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10268 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
10269<
10270 *wincol()*
10271wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
10272 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
10273 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
10274
10275 *windowsversion()*
10276windowsversion()
10277 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
10278 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
10279 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
10280 an empty string.
10281
10282winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
10283 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
10284 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10285 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
10286 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10287 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
10288 This excludes any window toolbar line.
10289 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010290 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010291
10292< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10293 GetWinid()->winheight()
10294<
10295winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
10296 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
10297 in a tabpage.
10298
10299 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
10300 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
10301 returns an empty list.
10302
10303 For a leaf window, it returns:
10304 ['leaf', {winid}]
10305 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
10306 returns:
10307 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
10308 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
10309 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
10310
10311 Example: >
10312 " Only one window in the tab page
10313 :echo winlayout()
10314 ['leaf', 1000]
10315 " Two horizontally split windows
10316 :echo winlayout()
10317 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
10318 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
10319 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
10320 " middle window
10321 :echo winlayout(2)
10322 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
10323 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
10324<
10325 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10326 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
10327<
10328 *winline()*
10329winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
10330 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
10331 the window. The first line is one.
10332 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
10333 first, this may cause a scroll.
10334
10335 *winnr()*
10336winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10337 window. The top window has number 1.
10338 Returns zero for a popup window.
10339
10340 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10341 $ the number of the last window (the window
10342 count).
10343 # the number of the last accessed window (where
10344 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
10345 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
10346 returned.
10347 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
10348 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
10349 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
10350 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
10351 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
10352 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
10353 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
10354 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
10355 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
10356 |:wincmd|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +010010357 When {arg} is invalid an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010358 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
10359 Examples: >
10360 let window_count = winnr('$')
10361 let prev_window = winnr('#')
10362 let wnum = winnr('3k')
10363
10364< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10365 GetWinval()->winnr()
10366<
10367 *winrestcmd()*
10368winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
10369 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
10370 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
10371 unchanged.
10372 Example: >
10373 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
10374 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
10375 :exe cmd
10376<
10377 *winrestview()*
10378winrestview({dict})
10379 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
10380 the view of the current window.
10381 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
10382 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
10383 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
10384 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
10385<
10386 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
10387 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
10388 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
10389 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
10390
10391 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
10392 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
10393
10394 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10395 GetView()->winrestview()
10396<
10397 *winsaveview()*
10398winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
10399 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
10400 restore the view.
10401 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
10402 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
10403 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
10404 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
10405 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
10406 The return value includes:
10407 lnum cursor line number
10408 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010409 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010410 returns)
10411 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010412 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
10413 the first column is zero, as opposed
10414 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
10415 |$| command it will be a very large
10416 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010417 topline first line in the window
10418 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
10419 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
10420 'wrap' is off
10421 skipcol columns skipped
10422 Note that no option values are saved.
10423
10424
10425winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
10426 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
10427 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10428 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
10429 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10430 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
10431 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010432 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010433 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
10434 : 50 wincmd |
10435 :endif
10436< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
10437 option.
10438
10439 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10440 GetWinid()->winwidth()
10441
10442
10443wordcount() *wordcount()*
10444 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
10445 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
10446 |g_CTRL-G|
10447 The return value includes:
10448 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
10449 chars Number of chars in the buffer
10450 words Number of words in the buffer
10451 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
10452 (not in Visual mode)
10453 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
10454 (not in Visual mode)
10455 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
10456 (not in Visual mode)
10457 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
10458 (only in Visual mode)
10459 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
10460 (only in Visual mode)
10461 visual_words Number of words visually selected
10462 (only in Visual mode)
10463
10464
10465 *writefile()*
10466writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
10467 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
10468 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
10469 or Number.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010470 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
10471 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
10472 to writefile().
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010473
10474 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
10475 unmodified, also when binary mode is not specified.
10476
10477 {flags} must be a String. These characters are recognized:
10478
10479 'b' Binary mode is used: There will not be a NL after the
10480 last list item. An empty item at the end does cause the
10481 last line in the file to end in a NL.
10482
10483 'a' Append mode is used, lines are appended to the file: >
10484 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
10485 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
10486<
10487 'D' Delete the file when the current function ends. This
10488 works like: >
10489 :defer delete({fname})
10490< Fails when not in a function. Also see |:defer|.
10491
10492 's' fsync() is called after writing the file. This flushes
10493 the file to disk, if possible. This takes more time but
10494 avoids losing the file if the system crashes.
10495
10496 'S' fsync() is not called, even when 'fsync' is set.
10497
10498 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
10499 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
10500
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010501 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010502
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010503 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
10504 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
10505 fails.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010506
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010507 Also see |readfile()|.
10508 To copy a file byte for byte: >
10509 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
10510 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
10511
10512< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10513 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
10514
10515
10516xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
10517 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
10518 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010519 Also see `and()` and `or()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010520 Example: >
10521 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
10522<
10523 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10524 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
10525<
10526
10527==============================================================================
105283. Feature list *feature-list*
10529
10530There are three types of features:
105311. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
10532 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
10533 :if has("cindent")
10534< *gui_running*
105352. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
10536 Example: >
10537 :if has("gui_running")
10538< *has-patch*
105393. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
10540 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
10541 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
10542 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
10543< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
10544 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
10545 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
10546 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
10547 version 6.2.148 or later): >
10548 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
10549
10550Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
10551use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
10552
10553
10554acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010555all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled. (always
10556 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010557amiga Amiga version of Vim.
10558arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
10559arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
10560autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
10561autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
10562autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
10563balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
10564balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
10565beos BeOS version of Vim.
10566browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
10567 work.
10568browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
10569bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010570builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010571byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
10572channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010573cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010574clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
10575clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
10576clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
10577cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
10578cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
10579cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
10580comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
10581compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10582conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10583cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10584cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10585cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10586debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10587dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10588dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10589diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10590digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10591directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10592dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10593drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10594ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10595emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10596eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10597 true, of course!
10598ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10599extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10600 |'hlsearch'|
10601farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
Bram Moolenaarf80f40a2022-08-25 16:02:23 +010010602file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>| (always
10603 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010604filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10605 read/write/filter commands
10606find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10607 |+find_in_path|.
10608float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10609fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10610 this is not present).
10611folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10612footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10613fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10614gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10615gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010616gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010617gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10618gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10619gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10620gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10621gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10622gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10623gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10624gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10625gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10626gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10627gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10628haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10629hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10630hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10631iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10632insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10633 Insert mode. (always true)
10634job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10635ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010636jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010637keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10638lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10639langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10640libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10641linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10642 'breakindent' support.
10643linux Linux version of Vim.
10644lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010645 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010646listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10647 and the argument list |arglist|.
10648localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10649lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10650mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10651macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10652menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10653mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10654modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10655 (always true)
10656mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10657mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10658mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10659mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10660mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10661mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10662mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10663mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10664mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10665mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10666mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10667multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10668multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10669multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10670multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10671mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10672nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10673netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10674netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010675num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010676ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10677osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10678osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10679packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10680path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10681perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10682persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10683postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10684printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10685profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10686python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10687python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10688python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10689python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10690python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10691python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10692pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10693qnx QNX version of Vim.
10694quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10695reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10696rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10697ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10698scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10699showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10700signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010701smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010702sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10703sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10704spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10705startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10706statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10707 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10708sun SunOS version of Vim.
10709sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10710syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10711syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10712 current buffer.
10713system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10714tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010715 |tag-binary-search|. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010716tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10717 |tag-old-static|.
10718tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10719termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10720terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10721terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10722termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10723textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10724textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10725tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10726 or terminfo file.
10727timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10728title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010729 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010730toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10731ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10732ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10733unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10734unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10735user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10736vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10737vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10738 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10739vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10740 (always true)
10741vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10742 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010743vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010744viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10745vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10746vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10747vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +010010748vimscript-4 Compiled Vim script version 4 support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010749virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10750visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10751visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10752 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10753vms VMS version of Vim.
10754vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10755vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10756 out if it works in the current console).
10757wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10758wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10759win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10760win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10761 64 bits)
10762win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10763win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10764win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10765winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10766windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10767 (always true)
10768writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10769xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10770xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10771xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10772xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10773 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10774xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10775xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10776xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10777xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10778 xterm screen.
10779x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10780
10781
10782==============================================================================
107834. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10784
10785This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10786|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10787pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10788same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10789When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10790pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10791>
10792 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10793 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10794 aa
10795 xx
10796 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10797 a
10798 x
10799
10800Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10801"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10802"\n".
10803
10804 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: