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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
63balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
64balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
65balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
66blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
67browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
68 String put up a file requester
69browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
70bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
71bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
72buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
73bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
74bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
75bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
76bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
77bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
78bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
79byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
80byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
81byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
82call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
83 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
84ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
85ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
86ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
87ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
88ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
89 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
90ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
91 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
92ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
93ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
94ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
95ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
96ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
97ch_open({address} [, {options}])
98 Channel open a channel to {address}
99ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
100ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
101 Blob read Blob from {handle}
102ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
103 String read raw from {handle}
104ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
105 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
106ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
107 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
108ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
109 none set options for {handle}
110ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
111 String status of channel {handle}
112changenr() Number current change number
113char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
114charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
115charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
116charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
117 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
118chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
119cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
120clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
121col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
122complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
123complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
124complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
125complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
126confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
127 Number number of choice picked by user
128copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
129cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
130cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
131count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
132 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
133cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
134 Number checks existence of cscope connection
135cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
136 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
137cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
138debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
139deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
140delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
141deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
142 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
143did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
144diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
145diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
146digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
147digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
148digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
149digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
150echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
151empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
152environ() Dict return environment variables
153escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
154eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
155eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
156executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
157execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
158exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
159exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
160exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
161exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
162expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
163 any expand special keywords in {expr}
164expandcmd({expr}) String expand {expr} like with `:edit`
165extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
166 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
167extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
168 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
169 List or Dictionary
170feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
171filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
172filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
173filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
174 remove items from {expr1} where
175 {expr2} is 0
176finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
177 String find directory {name} in {path}
178findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
179 String find file {name} in {path}
180flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
181flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
182 List flatten a copy of {list}
183float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
184floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
185fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
186fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
187fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
188foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
189foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
190foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
191foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
192foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
193foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
194fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
195funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
196 Funcref reference to function {name}
197function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
198 Funcref named reference to function {name}
199garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
200get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
201get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
202get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
203getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
204getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
205 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
206getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
207 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
208getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
209getchar([expr]) Number or String
210 get one character from the user
211getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
212getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
213getcharsearch() Dict last character search
214getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
215getcmdline() String return the current command-line
216getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
217getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
218getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
219getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
220 List list of cmdline completion matches
221getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
222getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
223getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
224getenv({name}) String return environment variable
225getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
226getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
227getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
228getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
229getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
230getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
231getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
232 List list of jump list items
233getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
234getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
235getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
236getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
237getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
238getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
239getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
240getpid() Number process ID of Vim
241getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
242getqflist() List list of quickfix items
243getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
244getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
245 String or List contents of a register
246getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
247getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
248gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
249gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
250 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
251gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
252 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
253gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
254gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
255getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
256getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
257getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
258getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
259getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
260 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
261glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
262 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
263glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
264globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
265 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
266has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
267has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
268haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
269 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
270 or |:tcd|
271hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
272 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
273histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
274histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
275histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
276histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
277hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
278hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
279hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
280hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
281hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
282iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
283indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
284index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
285 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
286input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
287 String get input from the user
288inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
289 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
290inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
291inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
292inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
293inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
294insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
295interrupt() none interrupt script execution
296invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
297isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
298isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
299 (positive or negative)
300islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
301isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
302items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
303job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
304job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
305job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
306job_start({command} [, {options}])
307 Job start a job
308job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
309job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
310join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
311js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
312js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
313json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
314json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
315keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
316len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
317libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
318libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
319line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
320line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
321lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
322list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
323list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
324listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
325 Number add a callback to listen to changes
326listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
327listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
328localtime() Number current time
329log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
330log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
331luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
332map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
333 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
334maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
335 String or Dict
336 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
337mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
338 String check for mappings matching {name}
339mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
340 like |map()| but creates a new List or
341 Dictionary
342mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
343match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
344 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
345matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
346 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
347matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
348 Number highlight positions with {group}
349matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
350matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
351matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
352 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
353matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
354 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
355matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
356 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
357matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
358 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
359matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
360 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
361matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
362 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
363max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
364menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
365min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
366mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
367 Number create directory {name}
368mode([expr]) String current editing mode
369mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
370nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
371nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
372or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
373pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
374perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
375popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
376popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
377popup_clear() none close all popup windows
378popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
379popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
380popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
381popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
382popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
383popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
384popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
385popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
386popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
387popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
388popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
389popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
390popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
391popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
392popup_notification({what}, {options})
393 Number create a notification popup window
394popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
395 none set options for popup window {id}
396popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
397popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
398pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
399prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
400printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
401prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
402prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
403prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
404prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
405prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
406prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
407 none add multiple text properties
408prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
409 none remove all text properties
410prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
411 Dict search for a text property
412prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
413prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
414 Number remove a text property
415prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
416prop_type_change({name}, {props})
417 none change an existing property type
418prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
419 none delete a property type
420prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
421 Dict get property type values
422prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
423pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
424pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
425py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
426pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
427pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
428rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
429range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
430 List items from {expr} to {max}
431readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
432readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
433 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
434readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
435 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
436readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
437 List get list of lines from file {fname}
438reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
439 any reduce {object} using {func}
440reg_executing() String get the executing register name
441reg_recording() String get the recording register name
442reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
443reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
444reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
445remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
446 String send expression
447remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
448remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
449 Number check for reply string
450remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
451 String read reply string
452remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
453 String send key sequence
454remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
455remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
456 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
457remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
458 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
459remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
460rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
461repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
462resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
463reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
464round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
465rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
466screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
467screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
468screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
469screencol() Number current cursor column
470screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
471screenrow() Number current cursor row
472screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
473search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
474 Number search for {pattern}
475searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
476searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
477 Number search for variable declaration
478searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
479 Number search for other end of start/end pair
480searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
481 List search for other end of start/end pair
482searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
483 List search for {pattern}
484server2client({clientid}, {string})
485 Number send reply string
486serverlist() String get a list of available servers
487setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
488 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
489 {expr}
490setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
491 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
492setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
493setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
494setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
495setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
496setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
497setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
498setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
499setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
500setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
501 Number modify location list using {list}
502setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
503 Number modify specific location list props
504setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
505setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
506setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
507setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
508 Number modify specific quickfix list props
509setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
510settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
511settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
512 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
513 page {tabnr} to {val}
514settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
515 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
516setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
517sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
518shellescape({string} [, {special}])
519 String escape {string} for use as shell
520 command argument
521shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
522sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
523sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
524sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
525sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
526 List get a list of placed signs
527sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
528 Number jump to a sign
529sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
530 Number place a sign
531sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
532sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
533sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
534sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
535 Number unplace a sign
536sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
537simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
538sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
539sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
540slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
541 slice of a String, List or Blob
542sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
543 List sort {list}, using {func} to compare
544sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
545sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
546 Number play an event sound
547sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
548 Number play sound file {path}
549sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
550soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
551spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
552spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
553 List spelling suggestions
554split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
555 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
556sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
557srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
558state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
559str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
560str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
561 ASCII/UTF-8 value
562str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
563 Number convert String to Number
564strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
565strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
566 String {len} characters of {str} at
567 character {start}
568strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
569strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
570strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
571strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
572stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
573 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
574string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
575strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
576strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
577 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
578 byte {start}
579strptime({format}, {timestring})
580 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
581strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
582 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
583strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
584strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
585submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
586 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
587substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
588 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
589swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
590swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
591synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
592synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
593 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
594synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
595synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
596synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
597system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
598systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
599tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
600tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
601tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
602tagfiles() List tags files used
603taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
604tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
605tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
606tempname() String name for a temporary file
607term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
608 Number display difference between two dumps
609term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
610 Number displaying a screen dump
611term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
612 none dump terminal window contents
613term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
614term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
615term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
616term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
617term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
618term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
619term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
620term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
621term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
622term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
623term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
624term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
625term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
626term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
627term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
628 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
629term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
630term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
631term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
632term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
633 none set the size of a terminal
634term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
635term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
636terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
637test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
638 none make memory allocation fail
639test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
640test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
641test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
642test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
643test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
644test_gui_drop_files({list}, {row}, {col}, {mods})
645 none drop a list of files in a window
646test_gui_mouse_event({button}, {row}, {col}, {repeated}, {mods})
647 none add a mouse event to the input buffer
648test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
649test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
650test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
651test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
652test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
653test_null_job() Job null value for testing
654test_null_list() List null value for testing
655test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
656test_null_string() String null value for testing
657test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
658test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
659test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
660test_scrollbar({which}, {value}, {dragging})
661 none scroll in the GUI for testing
662test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
663test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
664test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
665test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
666test_void() any void value for testing
667timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
668timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
669timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
670 Number create a timer
671timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
672timer_stopall() none stop all timers
673tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
674toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
675tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
676 to chars in {tostr}
677trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
678 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
679trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
680type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
681typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
682undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
683undotree() List undo file tree
684uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
685 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
686values({dict}) List values in {dict}
687virtcol({expr}) Number screen column of cursor or mark
688visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
689wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
690win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
691 String execute {command} in window {id}
692win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
693win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
694win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
695win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
696win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
697win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000698win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
699win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000700win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
701win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
702 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
703winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
704wincol() Number window column of the cursor
705windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
706winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
707winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
708winline() Number window line of the cursor
709winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
710winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
711winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
712winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
713winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
714wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
715writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
716 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
717xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
718
719==============================================================================
7202. Details *builtin-function-details*
721
722Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
723specific functionality.
724
725abs({expr}) *abs()*
726 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
727 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
728 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
729 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
730 Examples: >
731 echo abs(1.456)
732< 1.456 >
733 echo abs(-5.456)
734< 5.456 >
735 echo abs(-4)
736< 4
737
738 Can also be used as a |method|: >
739 Compute()->abs()
740
741< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
742
743
744acos({expr}) *acos()*
745 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
746 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
747 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
748 [-1, 1].
749 Examples: >
750 :echo acos(0)
751< 1.570796 >
752 :echo acos(-0.5)
753< 2.094395
754
755 Can also be used as a |method|: >
756 Compute()->acos()
757
758< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
759
760
761add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
762 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
763 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
764 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
765 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
766< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
767 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
768 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
769 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
770
771 Can also be used as a |method|: >
772 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
773
774
775and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
776 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
777 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
778 Example: >
779 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
780< Can also be used as a |method|: >
781 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
782
783
784append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
785 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
786 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
787 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
788 the current buffer.
789 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
790 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
791 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
792 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
793 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
794 negative number results in an error. Example: >
795 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
796 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
797
798< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
799 passed as the second argument: >
800 mylist->append(lnum)
801
802
803appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
804 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
805
806 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
807 |bufload()| if needed.
808
809 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
810
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000811 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
812 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
813 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
814 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000815
816 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
817 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
818
819 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
820 error message is given. Example: >
821 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
822<
823 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
824 passed as the second argument: >
825 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
826
827
828argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
829 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
830 |arglist|.
831 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
832 window is used.
833 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
834 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
835 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
836 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
837
838 *argidx()*
839argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
840 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
841
842 *arglistid()*
843arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
844 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
845 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
846 global argument list. See |arglist|.
847 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
848
849 Without arguments use the current window.
850 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
851 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
852 page.
853 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
854
855 *argv()*
856argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
857 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
858 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
859 :let i = 0
860 :while i < argc()
861 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
862 : exe 'amenu Arg.' . f . ' :e ' . f . '<CR>'
863 : let i = i + 1
864 :endwhile
865< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
866 the whole |arglist| is returned.
867
868 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
869 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
870
871asin({expr}) *asin()*
872 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
873 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
874 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
875 [-1, 1].
876 Examples: >
877 :echo asin(0.8)
878< 0.927295 >
879 :echo asin(-0.5)
880< -0.523599
881
882 Can also be used as a |method|: >
883 Compute()->asin()
884<
885 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
886
887
888assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
889
890
891
892atan({expr}) *atan()*
893 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
894 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
895 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
896 Examples: >
897 :echo atan(100)
898< 1.560797 >
899 :echo atan(-4.01)
900< -1.326405
901
902 Can also be used as a |method|: >
903 Compute()->atan()
904<
905 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
906
907
908atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
909 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
910 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
911 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
912 Examples: >
913 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
914< -0.785398 >
915 :echo atan2(1, -1)
916< 2.356194
917
918 Can also be used as a |method|: >
919 Compute()->atan2(1)
920<
921 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
922
923balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
924 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
925 not used for the List.
926
927balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
928 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
929 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
930 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
931 split with |balloon_split()|.
932 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
933
934 Example: >
935 func GetBalloonContent()
936 " ... initiate getting the content
937 return ''
938 endfunc
939 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
940
941 func BalloonCallback(result)
942 call balloon_show(a:result)
943 endfunc
944< Can also be used as a |method|: >
945 GetText()->balloon_show()
946<
947 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
948 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
949 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
950 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
951 empty string or a placeholder.
952
953 When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
954 error message.
955 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
956 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
957
958balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
959 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
960 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
961 to show debugger output.
962 Returns a |List| with the split lines.
963 Can also be used as a |method|: >
964 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
965
966< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
967 feature}
968
969blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
970 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
971 {blob}. Examples: >
972 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
973 blob2list(0z) returns []
974< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
975 opposite.
976
977 Can also be used as a |method|: >
978 GetBlob()->blob2list()
979
980 *browse()*
981browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
982 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
983 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
984 The input fields are:
985 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
986 {title} title for the requester
987 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
988 {default} default file name
989 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
990 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
991
992 *browsedir()*
993browsedir({title}, {initdir})
994 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
995 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
996 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
997 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
998 to be used.
999 The input fields are:
1000 {title} title for the requester
1001 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1002 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1003 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1004
1005bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
1006 Add a buffer to the buffer list with String {name}.
1007 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1008 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1009 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1010 buffer is always created.
1011 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1012 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1013 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1014 call bufload(bufnr)
1015 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
1016< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1017 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1018
1019bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1020 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1021 {buf} exists.
1022 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1023 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1024
1025 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1026 exactly. The name can be:
1027 - Relative to the current directory.
1028 - A full path.
1029 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1030 - A URL name.
1031 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1032 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1033 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1034 long name to be able to find them.
1035 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1036 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1037 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1038 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1039 file name.
1040
1041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1042 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1043<
1044 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1045
1046buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1047 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1048 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1049 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1050
1051 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1052 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1053
1054bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1055 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1056 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1057 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
1058 then there is no change.
1059 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1060 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1061 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1062
1063 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1064 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1065
1066bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1067 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1068 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1069 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1070
1071 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1072 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1073
1074bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1075 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1076 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1077 "[No Name]".
1078 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1079 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1080 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1081 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1082 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1083 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1084 match an empty string is returned.
1085 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1086 alternate buffer.
1087 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1088 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1089 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1090 pattern.
1091 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1092 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1093 buffers are searched for.
1094 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1095 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1096 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1097< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1098 echo bufnr->bufname()
1099
1100< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1101 string is returned. >
1102 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1103 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1104 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1105 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1106< *buffer_name()*
1107 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1108
1109 *bufnr()*
1110bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1111 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1112 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1113 above.
1114
1115 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1116 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1117 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1118 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1119< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1120 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1121
1122 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1123 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1124< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1125 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1126 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1127 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1128
1129 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1130 echo bufref->bufnr()
1131<
1132 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1133 *last_buffer_nr()*
1134 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1135
1136bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1137 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1138 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1139 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1140 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1141
1142 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinid(1))
1143<
1144 Only deals with the current tab page.
1145
1146 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1147 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1148
1149bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1150 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1151 |window-ID|.
1152 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1153 is returned. Example: >
1154
1155 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinnr(1))
1156
1157< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1158 |:wincmd|.
1159
1160 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1161 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1162
1163byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1164 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1165 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1166 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1167 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1168 one.
1169 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1170
1171 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1172 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1173
1174< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1175 feature}
1176
1177byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1178 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1179 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1180 zero.
1181 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1182 equal to {nr}.
1183 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1184 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1185 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1186 separately.
1187 Example : >
1188 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1189< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1190 same: >
1191 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1192 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1193< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1194
1195 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1196 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1197 in bytes is returned.
1198
1199 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1200 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1201
1202byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1203 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1204 as a separate character. Example: >
1205 let s = 'e' . nr2char(0x301)
1206 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1207 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1208 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1209< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1210 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1211 one byte).
1212 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1213 to a Unicode encoding.
1214
1215 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1216 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1217
1218call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1219 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1220 arguments.
1221 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1222 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1223 Returns the return value of the called function.
1224 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1225 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1226
1227 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1228 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1229
1230ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1231 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1232 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1233 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1234 Examples: >
1235 echo ceil(1.456)
1236< 2.0 >
1237 echo ceil(-5.456)
1238< -5.0 >
1239 echo ceil(4.0)
1240< 4.0
1241
1242 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1243 Compute()->ceil()
1244<
1245 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1246
1247
1248ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1249
1250
1251changenr() *changenr()*
1252 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1253 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1254 with the |:undo| command.
1255 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1256 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1257 one less than the number of the undone change.
1258
1259char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
1260 Return number value of the first char in {string}.
1261 Examples: >
1262 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1263 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1264< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1265 Example for "utf-8": >
1266 char2nr("á") returns 225
1267 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1268< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1269 A combining character is a separate character.
1270 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1271 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1272 let str = "ABC"
1273 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1274< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1275
1276 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1277 GetChar()->char2nr()
1278
1279
1280charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1281 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1282 The character class is one of:
1283 0 blank
1284 1 punctuation
1285 2 word character
1286 3 emoji
1287 other specific Unicode class
1288 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
1289
1290
1291charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1292 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1293 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1294
1295 Example:
1296 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1297 charcol('.') returns 3
1298 col('.') returns 7
1299
1300< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1301 GetPos()->col()
1302<
1303 *charidx()*
1304charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1305 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1306 The index of the first character is zero.
1307 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1308 equal to {idx}.
1309 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1310 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1311 added to the preceding base character.
1312 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1313 counted as separate characters.
1314 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1315 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1316 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1317 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1318 and is not zero or one.
1319 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1320 from the character index.
1321 Examples: >
1322 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1323 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1324 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1325<
1326 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1327 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1328
1329chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1330 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1331 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1332 window:
1333 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1334 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1335 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1336 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1337 directory.
1338 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1339 {dir} must be a String.
1340 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1341 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1342 On failure, returns an empty string.
1343
1344 Example: >
1345 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1346 if save_dir != ""
1347 " ... do some work
1348 call chdir(save_dir)
1349 endif
1350
1351< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1352 GetDir()->chdir()
1353<
1354cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1355 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1356 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1357 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1358 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
1359 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the |+cindent|
1360 feature, -1 is returned.
1361 See |C-indenting|.
1362
1363 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1364 GetLnum()->cindent()
1365
1366clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1367 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1368 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1369 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1370 window ID instead of the current window.
1371
1372 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1373 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1374<
1375 *col()*
1376col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1377 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1378 . the cursor position
1379 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1380 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1381 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1382 returned)
1383 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1384 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1385 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1386 that it's updated right away.
1387 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1388 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1389 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1390 out of range then col() returns zero.
1391 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1392 |getpos()|.
1393 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1394 character position use |charcol()|.
1395 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1396 Examples: >
1397 col(".") column of cursor
1398 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1399 col("'t") column of mark t
1400 col("'" . markname) column of mark markname
1401< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1402 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1403 buffer.
1404 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1405 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1406 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1407 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1408 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
1409 \<C-O>:echo col(".") . "\n" <Bar>
1410 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1411
1412< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1413 GetPos()->col()
1414<
1415
1416complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1417 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1418 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1419 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1420 or with an expression mapping.
1421 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1422 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1423 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1424 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1425 match.
1426 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1427 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1428 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1429 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1430 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1431 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1432 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1433 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1434 Example: >
1435 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1436
1437 func! ListMonths()
1438 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1439 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1440 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1441 return ''
1442 endfunc
1443< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1444 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1445
1446 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1447 second argument: >
1448 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1449
1450complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1451 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1452 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1453 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1454 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1455 the list.
1456 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1457 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1458
1459 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1460 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1461
1462complete_check() *complete_check()*
1463 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1464 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1465 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1466 zero otherwise.
1467 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1468 'completefunc' option.
1469
1470
1471complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1472 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1473 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1474 The items are:
1475 mode Current completion mode name string.
1476 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1477 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1478 See |pumvisible()|.
1479 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1480 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1481 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1482 See |complete-items|.
1483 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1484 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1485 typed text only, or the last completion after
1486 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1487 <Down> keys)
1488 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1489
1490 *complete_info_mode*
1491 mode values are:
1492 "" Not in completion mode
1493 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1494 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1495 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1496 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1497 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1498 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1499 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1500 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1501 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1502 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1503 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1504 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1505 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1506 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1507 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1508 "eval" |complete()| completion
1509 "unknown" Other internal modes
1510
1511 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1512 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1513 {what} are silently ignored.
1514
1515 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1516 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1517 |CompleteChanged| event.
1518
1519 Examples: >
1520 " Get all items
1521 call complete_info()
1522 " Get only 'mode'
1523 call complete_info(['mode'])
1524 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1525 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1526
1527< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1528 GetItems()->complete_info()
1529<
1530 *confirm()*
1531confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1532 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1533 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1534 choice this is 1.
1535 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1536 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1537
1538 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1539 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1540 used (and translated).
1541 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1542 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1543
1544 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1545 by '\n', e.g. >
1546 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1547< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1548 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1549 not need to be the first letter: >
1550 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1551< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1552 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1553
1554 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1555 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1556 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1557 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1558
1559 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1560 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1561 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1562 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1563 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1564 used.
1565
1566 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1567 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1568
1569 An example: >
1570 :let choice = confirm("What do you want?", "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
1571 :if choice == 0
1572 : echo "make up your mind!"
1573 :elseif choice == 3
1574 : echo "tasteful"
1575 :else
1576 : echo "I prefer bananas myself."
1577 :endif
1578< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1579 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1580 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1581 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1582 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1583 the horizontal layout is always used.
1584
1585 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1586 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1587<
1588 *copy()*
1589copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1590 different from using {expr} directly.
1591 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1592 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1593 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1594 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1595 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1596 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1597 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1598 mylist->copy()
1599
1600cos({expr}) *cos()*
1601 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1602 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1603 Examples: >
1604 :echo cos(100)
1605< 0.862319 >
1606 :echo cos(-4.01)
1607< -0.646043
1608
1609 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1610 Compute()->cos()
1611<
1612 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1613
1614
1615cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1616 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1617 [1, inf].
1618 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1619 Examples: >
1620 :echo cosh(0.5)
1621< 1.127626 >
1622 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1623< -1.127626
1624
1625 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1626 Compute()->cosh()
1627<
1628 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1629
1630
1631count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1632 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1633 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1634
1635 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1636 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1637
1638 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1639
1640 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1641 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1642 {expr} is an empty string.
1643
1644 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1645 mylist->count(val)
1646<
1647 *cscope_connection()*
1648cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1649 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1650 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1651 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1652 if there are no cscope connections;
1653 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1654
1655 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1656 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1657
1658 {num} Description of existence check
1659 ----- ------------------------------
1660 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1661 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1662 {dbpath}.
1663 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1664 {dbpath}.
1665 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1666 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1667 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1668 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1669
1670 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1671
1672 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1673
1674 # pid database name prepend path
1675 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1676<
1677 Invocation Return Val ~
1678 ---------- ---------- >
1679 cscope_connection() 1
1680 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1681 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1682 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1683 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1684 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1685 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1686 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1687<
1688cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1689cursor({list})
1690 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1691 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1692
1693 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1694 with two, three or four item:
1695 [{lnum}, {col}]
1696 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1697 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1698 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1699 but without the first item.
1700
1701 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1702 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1703
1704 Does not change the jumplist.
1705 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1706 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1707 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1708 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1709 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1710 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1711 line.
1712 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1713 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1714 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1715
1716 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1717 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1718 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1719 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1720
1721 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1722 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1723
1724debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1725 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1726 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1727 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1728 {only available on MS-Windows}
1729
1730 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1731 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1732
1733deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1734 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1735 different from using {expr} directly.
1736 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1737 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1738 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1739 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1740 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1741 the original |List|.
1742 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1743
1744 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1745 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1746 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1747 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1748 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1749 *E724*
1750 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1751 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1752 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1753 Also see |copy()|.
1754
1755 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1756 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1757
1758delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1759 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
1760 name {fname}. This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link.
1761
1762 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1763 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1764
1765 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1766 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1767 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1768 that is being used.
1769
1770 A symbolic link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
1771
1772 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1773 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1774 or partly failed.
1775
1776 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1777 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1778 |deletebufline()|.
1779
1780 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1781 GetName()->delete()
1782
1783deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1784 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1785 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1786 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1787
1788 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1789 |bufload()| if needed.
1790
1791 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1792
1793 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1794 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1795 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1796
1797 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1798 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1799<
1800 *did_filetype()*
1801did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1802 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1803 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1804 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1805 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1806 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1807 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1808 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1809 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1810 file.
1811
1812diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1813 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1814 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
1815 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
1816 display but don't exist in the buffer.
1817 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1818 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1819 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
1820
1821 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1822 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
1823
1824diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
1825 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
1826 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
1827 diff change zero is returned.
1828 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1829 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1830 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
1831 line.
1832 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
1833 syntax information about the highlighting.
1834
1835 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1836 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
1837<
1838
1839digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
1840 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
1841 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
1842 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
1843 is given and an empty string is returned.
1844
1845 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1846 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
1847 available, it might fail.
1848
1849 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
1850
1851 Examples: >
1852 " Get a built-in digraph
1853 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
1854
1855 " Get a user-defined digraph
1856 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
1857 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
1858<
1859 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1860 GetChars()->digraph_get()
1861<
1862 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1863 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1864 display an error message.
1865
1866
1867digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
1868 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
1869 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
1870 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
1871
1872 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1873 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
1874 available, it might fail.
1875
1876 Also see |digraph_get()|.
1877
1878 Examples: >
1879 " Get user-defined digraphs
1880 :echo digraph_getlist()
1881
1882 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
1883 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
1884<
1885 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1886 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
1887<
1888 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1889 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1890 display an error message.
1891
1892
1893digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()* *E1205*
1894 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
1895 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
1896 encoded character. Be careful, composing characters are NOT
1897 ignored. This function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but
1898 useful to add digraphs start with a white space.
1899
1900 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
1901 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
1902
1903 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
1904 |digraph_setlist()|.
1905
1906 Example: >
1907 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
1908<
1909 Can be used as a |method|: >
1910 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
1911<
1912 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1913 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1914 display an error message.
1915
1916
1917digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
1918 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
1919 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
1920 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
1921 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|.
1922 Example: >
1923 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
1924<
1925 It is similar to the following: >
1926 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
1927 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
1928 endfor
1929< Except that the function returns after the first error,
1930 following digraphs will not be added.
1931
1932 Can be used as a |method|: >
1933 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
1934<
1935 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1936 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1937 display an error message.
1938
1939
1940echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
1941 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
1942 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
1943 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
1944 call echoraw(&t_TE)
1945< and to enable it again: >
1946 call echoraw(&t_TI)
1947< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
1948
1949
1950empty({expr}) *empty()*
1951 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
1952 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
1953 items.
1954 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
1955 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
1956 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
1957 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
1958 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
1959 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
1960
1961 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
1962 length with zero.
1963
1964 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1965 mylist->empty()
1966
1967environ() *environ()*
1968 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
1969 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
1970 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
1971< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
1972 use this: >
1973 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
1974
1975escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
1976 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
1977 backslash. Example: >
1978 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
1979< results in: >
1980 c:\\program\ files\\vim
1981< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
1982
1983 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1984 GetText()->escape(' \')
1985<
1986 *eval()*
1987eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
1988 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
1989 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
1990 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
1991 functions.
1992
1993 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1994 argv->join()->eval()
1995
1996eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
1997 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
1998 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
1999 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2000 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2001
2002executable({expr}) *executable()*
2003 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2004 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2005 arguments.
2006 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2007 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2008 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2009 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2010 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2011 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2012 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2013 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2014 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2015 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2016 directory, not if it's really executable.
2017 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
2018 always found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2019 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
2020 The result is a Number:
2021 1 exists
2022 0 does not exist
2023 -1 not implemented on this system
2024 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2025
2026 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2027 GetCommand()->executable()
2028
2029execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2030 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2031 string.
2032 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2033 lines are executed one by one.
2034 This is equivalent to: >
2035 redir => var
2036 {command}
2037 redir END
2038<
2039 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2040 "" no `:silent` used
2041 "silent" `:silent` used
2042 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2043 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2044 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2045 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2046 *E930*
2047 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2048
2049 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
2050 split(execute('args'), "\n")
2051
2052< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2053 use `win_execute()`.
2054
2055 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2056 included in the output of the higher level call.
2057
2058 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2059 GetCommand()->execute()
2060
2061exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2062 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2063 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2064 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2065 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2066 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2067< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2068 an empty string is returned.
2069
2070 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2071 GetCommand()->exepath()
2072<
2073 *exists()*
2074exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2075 zero otherwise.
2076
2077 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2078 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2079 at compile time.
2080
2081 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2082 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2083
2084 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
2085 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2086 not if it really works)
2087 +option-name Vim option that works.
2088 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2089 done by comparing with an empty
2090 string)
2091 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2092 or user defined function (see
2093 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2094 Also works for a variable that is a
2095 Funcref.
2096 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2097 implemented; to be used to check if
2098 "funcname" is valid
2099 varname internal variable (see
2100 |internal-variables|). Also works
2101 for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2102 entries, |List| items, etc.
2103 Does not work for local variables in a
2104 compiled `:def` function.
2105 Beware that evaluating an index may
2106 cause an error message for an invalid
2107 expression. E.g.: >
2108 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2109 :echo exists("l[5]")
2110< 0 >
2111 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2112< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2113 0
2114 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2115 command or command modifier |:command|.
2116 Returns:
2117 1 for match with start of a command
2118 2 full match with a command
2119 3 matches several user commands
2120 To check for a supported command
2121 always check the return value to be 2.
2122 :2match The |:2match| command.
2123 :3match The |:3match| command.
2124 #event autocommand defined for this event
2125 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2126 pattern (the pattern is taken
2127 literally and compared to the
2128 autocommand patterns character by
2129 character)
2130 #group autocommand group exists
2131 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2132 event.
2133 #group#event#pattern
2134 autocommand defined for this group,
2135 event and pattern.
2136 ##event autocommand for this event is
2137 supported.
2138
2139 Examples: >
2140 exists("&shortname")
2141 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2142 exists("*strftime")
2143 exists("*s:MyFunc")
2144 exists("bufcount")
2145 exists(":Make")
2146 exists("#CursorHold")
2147 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2148 exists("#filetypeindent")
2149 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2150 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2151 exists("##ColorScheme")
2152< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2153 name.
2154 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
2155 a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in
2156 the future, thus don't count on it!
2157 Working example: >
2158 exists(":make")
2159< NOT working example: >
2160 exists(":make install")
2161
2162< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2163 variable itself. For example: >
2164 exists(bufcount)
2165< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2166 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2167
2168 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2169 Varname()->exists()
2170<
2171
2172exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2173 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2174 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2175 give an error: >
2176 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2177 ThatFunction('works')
2178 endif
2179< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2180 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2181
2182 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2183 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2184 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2185
2186
2187exp({expr}) *exp()*
2188 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2189 [0, inf].
2190 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2191 Examples: >
2192 :echo exp(2)
2193< 7.389056 >
2194 :echo exp(-1)
2195< 0.367879
2196
2197 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2198 Compute()->exp()
2199<
2200 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2201
2202
2203expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2204 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2205 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2206
2207 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2208 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2209 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2210 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2211 file name contains a space]
2212
2213 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2214 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2215 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2216
2217 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2218 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2219 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2220
2221 % current file name
2222 # alternate file name
2223 #n alternate file name n
2224 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2225 <afile> autocmd file name
2226 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2227 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2228 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2229 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2230 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2231 line number
2232 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2233 a function
2234 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2235 current script ID |<SID>|
2236 <stack> call stack
2237 <cword> word under the cursor
2238 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2239 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2240 message |server2client()|
2241 Modifiers:
2242 :p expand to full path
2243 :h head (last path component removed)
2244 :t tail (last path component only)
2245 :r root (one extension removed)
2246 :e extension only
2247
2248 Example: >
2249 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") . "/tags"
2250< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2251 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2252 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2253< Use this: >
2254 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") . ".bak"
2255< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2256 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2257 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2258 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2259 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2260<
2261 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2262 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2263 to modify normal file names.
2264
2265 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2266 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2267 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2268 '/' added.
2269
2270 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2271 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2272 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2273 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2274 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2275 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2276 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2277 :echo expand("**/README")
2278<
2279 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2280 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2281 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2282 |expr-env-expand|.
2283 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2284 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2285 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2286 "$FOOBAR".
2287
2288 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2289 getting the raw output of an external command.
2290
2291 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2292 Getpattern()->expand()
2293
2294expandcmd({string}) *expandcmd()*
2295 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2296 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2297 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2298 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2299 start.
2300 Returns the expanded string. Example: >
2301 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
2302
2303< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2304 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2305<
2306extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2307 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2308 |Dictionaries|.
2309
2310 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2311 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2312 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2313 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2314 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2315 Examples: >
2316 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2317 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2318< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2319 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2320 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2321 (where N is the original length of the List).
2322 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2323 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2324 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2325<
2326 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2327 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2328 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2329 used to decide what to do:
2330 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2331 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2332 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2333 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2334
2335 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2336 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2337 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2338 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2339 fails.
2340 Returns {expr1}.
2341
2342 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2343 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2344
2345
2346extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2347 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2348 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2349 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2350 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2351
2352
2353feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2354 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2355 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2356
2357 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2358 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2359 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2360 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2361 characters from a mapping.
2362
2363 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2364 {string}.
2365
2366 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2367 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2368 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2369 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2370 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2371 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2372
2373 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2374 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2375 keys are remapped.
2376 'n' Do not remap keys.
2377 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2378 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2379 opening folds, etc.
2380 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2381 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2382 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2383 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2384 the internal "got_int" flag.
2385 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2386 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2387 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2388 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2389 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2390 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2391 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2392 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2393 script continues.
2394 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2395 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2396 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002397 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2398 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
2399 etc.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002400 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2401 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2402 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2403
2404 Return value is always 0.
2405
2406 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2407 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2408
2409filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2410 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2411 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2412 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2413 expression, which is used as a String.
2414 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2415 |glob()|.
2416 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2417 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2418 0
2419 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2420 1
2421
2422< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2423 GetName()->filereadable()
2424< *file_readable()*
2425 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2426
2427
2428filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2429 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2430 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2431 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2432 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2433
2434 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2435 GetName()->filewritable()
2436
2437
2438filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2439 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2440 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2441 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2442 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002443 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002444
2445 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2446
2447 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2448 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2449 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2450 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2451 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2452 current character.
2453 Examples: >
2454 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2455< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2456 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2457< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2458 call filter(var, 0)
2459< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2460
2461 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2462 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2463 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2464
2465 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2466 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2467 2. the value of the current item.
2468 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2469 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2470 func Odd(idx, val)
2471 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2472 endfunc
2473 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002474< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2475 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2476< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002477 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2478< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2479 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2480<
2481 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2482 Other values will result in a type error.
2483
2484 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2485 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2486 first: >
2487 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2488
2489< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002490 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002491 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2492 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2493 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2494 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2495
2496 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2497 mylist->filter(expr2)
2498
2499finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2500 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2501 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2502 for the syntax of {path}.
2503
2504 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2505 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2506 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2507 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2508
2509 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2510 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2511 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2512
2513 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2514 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2515 feature}
2516
2517 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2518 GetName()->finddir()
2519
2520findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2521 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2522 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2523 Example: >
2524 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2525< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2526 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2527
2528 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2529 GetName()->findfile()
2530
2531flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2532 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2533 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2534 a very large number.
2535 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2536 not want that.
2537 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
2538 |flattennew()|.
2539 *E900*
2540 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2541 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2542 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2543
2544 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2545
2546 Example: >
2547 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2548< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2549 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2550< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2551
2552 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2553 mylist->flatten()
2554<
2555flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2556 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2557
2558
2559float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2560 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2561 decimal point.
2562 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
2563 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2564 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2565 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2566 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2567 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2568 Examples: >
2569 echo float2nr(3.95)
2570< 3 >
2571 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2572< -23 >
2573 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2574< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2575 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2576< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2577 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2578< 0
2579
2580 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2581 Compute()->float2nr()
2582<
2583 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2584
2585
2586floor({expr}) *floor()*
2587 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2588 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2589 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2590 Examples: >
2591 echo floor(1.856)
2592< 1.0 >
2593 echo floor(-5.456)
2594< -6.0 >
2595 echo floor(4.0)
2596< 4.0
2597
2598 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2599 Compute()->floor()
2600<
2601 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2602
2603
2604fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2605 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2606 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2607 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2608 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2609 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2610 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2611 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2612 Examples: >
2613 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2614< 0.13 >
2615 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2616< -0.13
2617
2618 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2619 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2620<
2621 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2622
2623
2624fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2625 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2626 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2627 are escaped with a backslash.
2628 For most systems the characters escaped are
2629 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2630 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2631 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2632 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
2633 Example: >
2634 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
2635 :exe "edit " . fnameescape(fname)
2636< results in executing: >
2637 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2638<
2639 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2640 GetName()->fnameescape()
2641
2642fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2643 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2644 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2645 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2646 Example: >
2647 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2648< results in: >
2649 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
2650< If {mods} is empty then {fname} is returned.
2651 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2652 |expand()| first then.
2653
2654 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2655 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2656
2657foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2658 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2659 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2660 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2661 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2662 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2663
2664 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2665 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2666
2667foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2668 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2669 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2670 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2671 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2672 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2673
2674 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2675 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2676
2677foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2678 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2679 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2680 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2681 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2682 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2683 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2684 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2685 previous line is usually available.
2686 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2687 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2688
2689 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2690 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2691<
2692 *foldtext()*
2693foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2694 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2695 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2696 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2697 The returned string looks like this: >
2698 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2699< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2700 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2701 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2702 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2703 'commentstring' options is removed.
2704 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2705 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2706 setting.
2707 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2708
2709foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2710 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2711 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2712 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2713 returned.
2714 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2715 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2716 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2717 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2718
2719
2720 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2721 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2722<
2723 *foreground()*
2724foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2725 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2726 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2727 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2728 |remote_foreground()| instead.
2729 {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
2730 Win32 console version}
2731
2732fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2733 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2734 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2735
2736 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2737 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2738 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2739 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2740
2741 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2742 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2743
2744 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2745 GetName()->fullcommand()
2746<
2747 *funcref()*
2748funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2749 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2750 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2751 function {name} is redefined later.
2752
2753 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002754 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2755 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2756 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2757 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002758
2759 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2760 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2761<
2762 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2763function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2764 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2765 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2766 internal function.
2767
2768 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2769 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2770 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2771 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2772 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2773<
2774 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2775 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2776 same function.
2777
2778 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
2779 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
2780 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
2781
2782 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
2783 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
2784 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2785 ...
2786 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
2787 ...
2788 call Partial('name')
2789< Invokes the function as with: >
2790 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2791
2792< With a |method|: >
2793 func Callback(one, two, three)
2794 ...
2795 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
2796 ...
2797 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
2798< Invokes the function as with: >
2799 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
2800
2801< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
2802 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
2803 arguments. Example: >
2804 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2805 ...
2806 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
2807 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
2808 ...
2809 call Func2('name')
2810< Invokes the function as with: >
2811 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2812
2813< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
2814 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
2815 function Callback() dict
2816 echo "called for " . self.name
2817 endfunction
2818 ...
2819 let context = {"name": "example"}
2820 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2821 ...
2822 call Func() " will echo: called for example
2823< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
2824 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
2825 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2826 let Func = context.Callback
2827
2828< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
2829 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
2830 ...
2831 let context = {"name": "example"}
2832 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
2833 ...
2834 call Func(500)
2835< Invokes the function as with: >
2836 call context.Callback('one', 500)
2837<
2838 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2839 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
2840
2841
2842garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
2843 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
2844 that have circular references.
2845
2846 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
2847 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
2848 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
2849 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
2850 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
2851 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
2852 for a long time.
2853
2854 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
2855 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
2856 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
2857
2858 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
2859 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
2860 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
2861 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
2862
2863get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
2864 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
2865 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
2866 omitted.
2867 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2868 mylist->get(idx)
2869get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
2870 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
2871 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
2872 omitted.
2873 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2874 myblob->get(idx)
2875get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
2876 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
2877 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
2878 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
2879 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
2880< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
2881 'default' when it does not exist.
2882 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2883 mydict->get(key)
2884get({func}, {what})
2885 Get an item with from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
2886 {what} are:
2887 "name" The function name
2888 "func" The function
2889 "dict" The dictionary
2890 "args" The list with arguments
2891 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2892 myfunc->get(what)
2893<
2894 *getbufinfo()*
2895getbufinfo([{buf}])
2896getbufinfo([{dict}])
2897 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
2898
2899 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
2900 returned.
2901
2902 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
2903 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
2904 be specified in {dict}:
2905 buflisted include only listed buffers.
2906 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
2907 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
2908
2909 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
2910 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
2911 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
2912 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
2913
2914 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
2915 entries:
2916 bufnr Buffer number.
2917 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
2918 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
2919 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
2920 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
2921 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
2922 last used.
2923 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
2924 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
2925 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
2926 opened in the current window.
2927 Only valid if the buffer has been
2928 displayed in the window in the past.
2929 If you want the line number of the
2930 last known cursor position in a given
2931 window, use |line()|: >
2932 :echo line('.', {winid})
2933<
2934 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
2935 valid when loaded)
2936 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
2937 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
2938 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
2939 Each list item is a dictionary with
2940 the following fields:
2941 id sign identifier
2942 lnum line number
2943 name sign name
2944 variables A reference to the dictionary with
2945 buffer-local variables.
2946 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
2947 buffer
2948 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
2949 display this buffer
2950
2951 Examples: >
2952 for buf in getbufinfo()
2953 echo buf.name
2954 endfor
2955 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
2956 if buf.changed
2957 ....
2958 endif
2959 endfor
2960<
2961 To get buffer-local options use: >
2962 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
2963<
2964 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2965 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
2966<
2967
2968 *getbufline()*
2969getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
2970 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
2971 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
2972 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
2973
2974 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2975
2976 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
2977 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
2978
2979 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
2980 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
2981
2982 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
2983 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
2984 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
2985 returned.
2986
2987 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
2988 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
2989
2990 Example: >
2991 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
2992
2993< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2994 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
2995
2996getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
2997 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
2998 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
2999 must be used.
3000 The {varname} argument is a string.
3001 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3002 buffer-local variables.
3003 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3004 the buffer-local options.
3005 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3006 a buffer-local option.
3007 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3008 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3009 window-local option.
3010 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3011 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3012 string is returned, there is no error message.
3013 Examples: >
3014 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
3015 :echo "todo myvar = " . getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
3016
3017< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3018 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3019<
3020getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3021 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3022 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3023 exist, an empty list is returned.
3024
3025 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3026 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3027 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3028 entries:
3029 col column number
3030 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3031 lnum line number
3032 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3033 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3034 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3035
3036 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3037 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3038
3039getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3040 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3041 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3042 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3043 Return zero otherwise.
3044 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3045 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3046 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3047
3048 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3049 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
3050 result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3051 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3052 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3053 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3054 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3055 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3056 that is not included in the character.
3057
3058 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3059 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3060 sequence.
3061
3062 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3063 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3064 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3065
3066 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3067
3068 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3069 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3070 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3071 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3072 ignored.
3073 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3074 let c = getchar()
3075 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
3076 exe v:mouse_win . "wincmd w"
3077 exe v:mouse_lnum
3078 exe "normal " . v:mouse_col . "|"
3079 endif
3080<
3081 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3082 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3083 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3084
3085 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3086 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3087 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3088 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3089
3090 There is no mapping for the character.
3091 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3092 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3093 sequence. Examples: >
3094 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3095 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3096< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3097 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3098 :function FindChar()
3099 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3100 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3101 : normal l
3102 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3103 : break
3104 : endif
3105 : endwhile
3106 :endfunction
3107<
3108 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3109 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3110 another character: >
3111 :function GetKey()
3112 : let c = getchar()
3113 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3114 : let c = getchar()
3115 : endwhile
3116 : return c
3117 :endfunction
3118
3119getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3120 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3121 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3122 These values are added together:
3123 2 shift
3124 4 control
3125 8 alt (meta)
3126 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3127 32 mouse double click
3128 64 mouse triple click
3129 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3130 128 command (Macintosh only)
3131 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3132 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
3133 without a modifier.
3134
3135 *getcharpos()*
3136getcharpos({expr})
3137 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3138 column number in the returned List is a character index
3139 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003140 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3141 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003142 of the last character.
3143
3144 Example:
3145 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3146 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3147 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3148<
3149 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3150 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3151
3152getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3153 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3154 with the following entries:
3155
3156 char character previously used for a character
3157 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3158 if no character search has been performed
3159 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3160 0 for backward
3161 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3162 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3163 character search
3164
3165 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3166 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3167 character search: >
3168 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3169 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3170< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3171
3172
3173getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3174 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3175 string.
3176 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3177 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3178 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3179 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3180 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3181 if no character is available.
3182 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3183 result is converted to a string.
3184
3185
3186getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3187 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3188 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3189 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3190 Example: >
3191 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3192< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3193 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3194 |inputsecret()|.
3195
3196getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3197 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3198 byte count. The first column is 1.
3199 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3200 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3201 Returns 0 otherwise.
3202 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3203
3204getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3205 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3206 are:
3207 : normal Ex command
3208 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3209 / forward search command
3210 ? backward search command
3211 @ |input()| command
3212 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3213 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3214 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3215 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3216 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3217 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3218
3219getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3220 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3221 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3222 when not in the command-line window.
3223
3224getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3225 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3226 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3227 types are supported:
3228
3229 arglist file names in argument list
3230 augroup autocmd groups
3231 buffer buffer names
3232 behave :behave suboptions
3233 color color schemes
3234 command Ex command
3235 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3236 compiler compilers
3237 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3238 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3239 dir directory names
3240 environment environment variable names
3241 event autocommand events
3242 expression Vim expression
3243 file file and directory names
3244 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3245 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3246 function function name
3247 help help subjects
3248 highlight highlight groups
3249 history :history suboptions
3250 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3251 mapclear buffer argument
3252 mapping mapping name
3253 menu menus
3254 messages |:messages| suboptions
3255 option options
3256 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
3257 shellcmd Shell command
3258 sign |:sign| suboptions
3259 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3260 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3261 tag tags
3262 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3263 user user names
3264 var user variables
3265
3266 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3267 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3268 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3269
3270 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3271 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3272 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3273
3274 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3275 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3276 a ":call" command: >
3277 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3278<
3279 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3280 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3281
3282 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3283 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3284<
3285 *getcurpos()*
3286getcurpos([{winid}])
3287 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3288 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3289 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3290 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003291 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3292 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003293 |getpos()|.
3294 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3295 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3296 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3297
3298 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3299 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3300 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3301 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3302 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3303
3304 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3305 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3306 MoveTheCursorAround
3307 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3308< Note that this only works within the window. See
3309 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3310
3311 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3312 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3313<
3314 *getcursorcharpos()*
3315getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3316 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3317 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3318
3319 Example:
3320 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3321 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3322 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3323<
3324 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3325 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3326
3327< *getcwd()*
3328getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3329 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3330 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3331
3332 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3333 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3334 the |window-ID|.
3335 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3336 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3337
3338 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3339 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3340 the working directory of the tabpage.
3341 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3342 use the current tabpage.
3343 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3344 the current window.
3345 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3346
3347 Examples: >
3348 " Get the working directory of the current window
3349 :echo getcwd()
3350 :echo getcwd(0)
3351 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3352 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3353 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3354 " Get the global working directory
3355 :echo getcwd(-1)
3356 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3357 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3358 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3359 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3360
3361< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3362 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3363
3364getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3365 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3366 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3367 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3368
3369< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3370 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3371 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3372 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3373
3374 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3375 GetVarname()->getenv()
3376
3377getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3378 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3379 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3380 |hl-Normal|.
3381 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3382 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3383 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3384 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3385 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3386 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3387 function just after the GUI has started.
3388 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3389 a valid name does not work.
3390
3391getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3392 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3393 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3394 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3395 empty string is returned.
3396 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3397 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3398 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3399 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3400 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3401 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3402 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3403< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3404 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3405
3406 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3407 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3408<
3409 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3410
3411getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3412 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3413 given file {fname}.
3414 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3415 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3416 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3417 is returned.
3418
3419 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3420 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3421
3422getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3423 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3424 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3425 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3426 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3427 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3428
3429 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3430 GetFilename()->getftime()
3431
3432getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3433 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3434 file of the given file {fname}.
3435 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3436 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3437 results:
3438 Normal file "file"
3439 Directory "dir"
3440 Symbolic link "link"
3441 Block device "bdev"
3442 Character device "cdev"
3443 Socket "socket"
3444 FIFO "fifo"
3445 All other "other"
3446 Example: >
3447 getftype("/home")
3448< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3449 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3450 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3451 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3452
3453 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3454 GetFilename()->getftype()
3455
3456getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3457 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3458 active.
3459 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3460
3461getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3462 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3463
3464 Without arguments use the current window.
3465 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3466 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3467 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3468 page.
3469
3470 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3471 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3472 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3473 the following entries:
3474 bufnr buffer number
3475 col column number
3476 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3477 filename filename if available
3478 lnum line number
3479
3480 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3481 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3482
3483< *getline()*
3484getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3485 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3486 from the current buffer. Example: >
3487 getline(1)
3488< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3489 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3490 To get the line under the cursor: >
3491 getline(".")
3492< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3493 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3494
3495 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3496 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3497 including line {end}.
3498 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3499 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3500 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3501 Example: >
3502 :let start = line('.')
3503 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3504 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3505
3506< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3507 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3508
3509< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3510
3511getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3512 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3513 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3514 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3515
3516 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3517 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3518 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3519
3520 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3521 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3522 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3523
3524 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3525 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3526
3527 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3528 from the location list. This field is
3529 applicable only when called from a
3530 location list window. See
3531 |location-list-file-window| for more
3532 details.
3533
3534 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3535 location list for the window {nr}.
3536 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3537
3538 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3539 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3540 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3541
3542
3543getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3544 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3545 about all the global marks. |mark|
3546
3547 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3548 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3549 see |bufname()|.
3550
3551 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3552 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3553 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3554 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3555 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3556 file file name
3557
3558 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3559 mark.
3560
3561 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3562 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3563
3564getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3565 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3566 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3567 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3568 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3569 |getmatches()|.
3570 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3571 window ID instead of the current window.
3572 Example: >
3573 :echo getmatches()
3574< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3575 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3576 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3577 :let m = getmatches()
3578 :call clearmatches()
3579 :echo getmatches()
3580< [] >
3581 :call setmatches(m)
3582 :echo getmatches()
3583< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3584 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3585 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3586 :unlet m
3587<
3588getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3589 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3590 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3591 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3592 screenrow screen row
3593 screencol screen column
3594 winid Window ID of the click
3595 winrow row inside "winid"
3596 wincol column inside "winid"
3597 line text line inside "winid"
3598 column text column inside "winid"
3599 All numbers are 1-based.
3600
3601 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3602 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3603
3604 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3605 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3606 are zero.
3607
3608 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3609 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3610
3611 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3612
3613 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3614 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3615
3616 *getpid()*
3617getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3618 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3619 exits.
3620
3621 *getpos()*
3622getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3623 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3624 |getcurpos()|.
3625 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3626 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3627 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3628 is the buffer number of the mark.
3629 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3630 column is 1.
3631 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3632 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3633 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3634 character.
3635 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3636 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003637 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003638 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3639 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3640 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003641 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3642 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003643 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3644 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3645 ...
3646 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3647< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3648
3649 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3650 GetMark()->getpos()
3651
3652getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3653 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3654 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3655 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3656 bufname() to get the name
3657 module module name
3658 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3659 end_lnum
3660 end of line number if the item is multiline
3661 col column number (first column is 1)
3662 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3663 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3664 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3665 nr error number
3666 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3667 text description of the error
3668 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3669 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3670
3671 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3672 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3673 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3674 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3675 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3676
3677 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3678 do something with them: >
3679 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3680 :for d in getqflist()
3681 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3682 :endfor
3683<
3684 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3685 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3686 following string items are supported in {what}:
3687 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3688 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3689 context get the |quickfix-context|
3690 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3691 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3692 value is used.
3693 id get information for the quickfix list with
3694 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3695 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3696 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3697 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3698 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3699 See |quickfix-index|
3700 items quickfix list entries
3701 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3702 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3703 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3704 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3705 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3706 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3707 the last quickfix list
3708 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3709 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3710 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3711 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3712 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3713 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3714 all all of the above quickfix properties
3715 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3716 particular item, set it to zero.
3717 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3718 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3719 specified by "id" is used.
3720 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3721 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3722 contains the quickfix stack size.
3723 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3724 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3725 "items" with the list of entries.
3726
3727 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3728 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3729 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3730 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3731 If not present, set to "".
3732 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3733 present, set to 0.
3734 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3735 present, set to 0.
3736 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3737 an empty list.
3738 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3739 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3740 window. If not present, set to 0.
3741 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3742 present, set to 0.
3743 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3744 to "".
3745 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3746
3747 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3748 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3749 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3750 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3751<
3752getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3753 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3754 {regname}. Example: >
3755 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3756< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3757 string.
3758 The {regname} argument must be a string.
3759
3760 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3761 register. (For use in maps.)
3762 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3763 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3764 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3765
3766 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3767 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3768 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3769 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3770 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3771 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3772
3773 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3774 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3775 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3776
3777 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3778 GetRegname()->getreg()
3779
3780getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3781 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3782 Dictionary with the following entries:
3783 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3784 {regname}, like
3785 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3786 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3787 |getregtype()|.
3788 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3789 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
3790 register.
3791 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
3792 single letter name of the register
3793 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
3794 For example, after deleting a line
3795 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
3796 which is the register that got the
3797 deleted text.
3798
3799 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
3800 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
3801 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3802 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3803 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
3804 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3805
3806 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3807 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
3808
3809getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
3810 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3811 The value will be one of:
3812 "v" for |characterwise| text
3813 "V" for |linewise| text
3814 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
3815 "" for an empty or unknown register
3816 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3817 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
3818 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
3819 |v:register| is used.
3820 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3821
3822 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3823 GetRegname()->getregtype()
3824
3825gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
3826 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
3827 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
3828 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
3829 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
3830 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
3831
3832 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3833 tabnr tab page number.
3834 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3835 tabpage-local variables
3836 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
3837
3838 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3839 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
3840
3841gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
3842 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
3843 {tabnr}. |t:var|
3844 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
3845 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3846 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
3847 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
3848 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3849 string is returned, there is no error message.
3850
3851 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3852 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
3853
3854gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
3855 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
3856 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
3857 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3858 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
3859 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
3860 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
3861 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
3862 window-local option.
3863 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
3864 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
3865 use |getwinvar()|.
3866 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3867 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
3868 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
3869 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
3870 or buffer-local variable.
3871 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
3872 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
3873 Examples: >
3874 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
3875 :echo "myvar = " . gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
3876<
3877 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
3878 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
3879
3880< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3881 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
3882
3883gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
3884 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
3885 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3886 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
3887 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
3888
3889 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3890 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
3891 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
3892 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
3893 items List of items in the stack. Each item
3894 is a dictionary containing the
3895 entries described below.
3896 length Number of entries in the stack.
3897
3898 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
3899 entries:
3900 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
3901 from cursor position before the tag jump.
3902 See |getpos()| for the format of the
3903 returned list.
3904 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
3905 multiple matching tags are found for a
3906 name.
3907 tagname name of the tag
3908
3909 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
3910
3911 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3912 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
3913
3914
3915gettext({text}) *gettext()*
3916 Translate String {text} if possible.
3917 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
3918 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
3919 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
3920 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
3921 called.
3922 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
3923 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
3924 strings.
3925
3926
3927getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
3928 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
3929
3930 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
3931 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
3932 exist the result is an empty list.
3933
3934 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
3935 tab pages is returned.
3936
3937 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3938 botline last complete displayed buffer line
3939 bufnr number of buffer in the window
3940 height window height (excluding winbar)
3941 loclist 1 if showing a location list
3942 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3943 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
3944 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3945 terminal 1 if a terminal window
3946 {only with the +terminal feature}
3947 tabnr tab page number
3948 topline first displayed buffer line
3949 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3950 window-local variables
3951 width window width
3952 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
3953 otherwise
3954 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
3955 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
3956 textoff number of columns occupied by any
3957 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
3958 number in front of the text
3959 winid |window-ID|
3960 winnr window number
3961 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
3962 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
3963
3964 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3965 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
3966
3967getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
3968 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
3969 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
3970 [x-pos, y-pos]
3971 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
3972 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
3973 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
3974 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
3975 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
3976 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
3977 do some work in the meantime: >
3978 while 1
3979 let res = getwinpos(1)
3980 if res[0] >= 0
3981 break
3982 endif
3983 " Do some work here
3984 endwhile
3985<
3986
3987 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3988 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
3989<
3990 *getwinposx()*
3991getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
3992 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
3993 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
3994 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
3995 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
3996
3997 *getwinposy()*
3998getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
3999 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4000 a timeout of 100 msec).
4001 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4002 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4003
4004getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4005 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4006 Examples: >
4007 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
4008 :echo "myvar = " . getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
4009
4010< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4011 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4012<
4013glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4014 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4015 use of special characters.
4016
4017 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4018 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4019 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4020 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4021 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4022
4023 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4024 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4025 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4026 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4027 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4028
4029 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4030
4031 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4032 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4033
4034 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4035 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4036 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4037 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4038
4039 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4040 any external command. Example: >
4041 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4042 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4043< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4044 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4045
4046 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4047 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4048
4049 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4050 GetExpr()->glob()
4051
4052glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4053 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4054 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4055 is a file name. E.g. >
4056 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4057< This is equivalent to: >
4058 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4059< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4060 empty string.
4061 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4062 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4063
4064 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4065 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4066< *globpath()*
4067globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4068 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4069 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4070 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4071<
4072 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4073 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4074 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4075 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4076 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4077 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4078 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4079 error message.
4080
4081 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4082 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4083 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4084 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4085
4086 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4087 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4088 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4089 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4090 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4091 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4092<
4093 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4094
4095 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4096 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4097 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4098 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4099< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4100 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4101
4102 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4103 second argument: >
4104 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4105<
4106 *has()*
4107has({feature} [, {check}])
4108 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4109 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4110 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4111 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4112
4113 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4114 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4115 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4116 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4117 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4118 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4119 current Vim version.
4120
4121 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4122
4123 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4124 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4125 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4126 separate line: >
4127 if has('feature')
4128 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4129 endif
4130< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4131 would not be found.
4132
4133
4134has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4135 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4136 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4137 argument is a string.
4138
4139 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4140 mydict->has_key(key)
4141
4142haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4143 The result is a Number:
4144 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4145 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4146 0 otherwise.
4147
4148 Without arguments use the current window.
4149 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4150 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4151 page.
4152 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4153 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4154 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4155 Examples: >
4156 if haslocaldir() == 1
4157 " window local directory case
4158 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4159 " tab-local directory case
4160 else
4161 " global directory case
4162 endif
4163
4164 " current window
4165 :echo haslocaldir()
4166 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4167 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4168 " window n in current tab page
4169 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4170 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4171 " window n in tab page m
4172 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4173 " tab page m
4174 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4175<
4176 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4177 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4178
4179hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4180 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4181 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4182 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4183 indicated by {mode}.
4184 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4185 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4186 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4187 Command-line mode.
4188 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4189 buffer are checked for a match.
4190 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4191 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4192 n Normal mode
4193 v Visual and Select mode
4194 x Visual mode
4195 s Select mode
4196 o Operator-pending mode
4197 i Insert mode
4198 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4199 c Command-line mode
4200 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4201
4202 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4203 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4204 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4205 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4206 :endif
4207< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4208 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4209
4210 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4211 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4212
4213histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4214 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4215 one of: *hist-names*
4216 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4217 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4218 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4219 "input" or "@" input line history
4220 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4221 empty the current or last used history
4222 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4223 character is sufficient.
4224 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4225 shifted to become the newest entry.
4226 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4227 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4228
4229 Example: >
4230 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4231 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4232< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4233
4234 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4235 second argument: >
4236 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4237
4238histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4239 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4240 for the possible values of {history}.
4241
4242 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4243 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4244 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4245 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4246 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4247 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4248 be removed if it exists.
4249
4250 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4251 is returned.
4252
4253 Examples:
4254 Clear expression register history: >
4255 :call histdel("expr")
4256<
4257 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4258 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4259<
4260 The following three are equivalent: >
4261 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4262 :call histdel("search", -1)
4263 :call histdel("search", '^'.histget("search", -1).'$')
4264<
4265 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4266 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4267 :call histdel("search", -1)
4268 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4269<
4270 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4271 GetHistory()->histdel()
4272
4273histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4274 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4275 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4276 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4277 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4278 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4279
4280 Examples:
4281 Redo the second last search from history. >
4282 :execute '/' . histget("search", -2)
4283
4284< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4285 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4286 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4287<
4288 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4289 GetHistory()->histget()
4290
4291histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4292 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4293 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4294 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4295
4296 Example: >
4297 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4298
4299< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4300 GetHistory()->histnr()
4301<
4302hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4303 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4304 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4305 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4306 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4307 item.
4308 *highlight_exists()*
4309 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4310
4311 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4312 GetName()->hlexists()
4313<
4314hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4315 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4316 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4317 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4318 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4319
4320 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4321 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4322 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4323 resolved highlight group are returned.
4324
4325 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4326 following items:
4327 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4328 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4329 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4330 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4331 ctermbg cterm background color.
4332 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4333 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4334 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4335 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4336 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4337 group link is a default link. See
4338 |highlight-default|.
4339 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4340 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4341 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4342 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4343 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4344 id highlight group ID.
4345 linksto linked highlight group name.
4346 See |:highlight-link|.
4347 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4348 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4349 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4350 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4351
4352 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4353 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4354 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4355 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4356
4357 Example(s): >
4358 :echo hlget()
4359 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4360 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4361<
4362 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4363 GetName()->hlget()
4364<
4365hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4366 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4367 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4368 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4369 supported items in this dictionary.
4370
4371 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4372 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4373
4374 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4375 a link for an existing highlight group
4376 with attributes.
4377
4378 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4379 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4380 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4381 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4382 modified.
4383
4384 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4385 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4386 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4387 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4388
4389 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4390 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4391
4392 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4393
4394 Example(s): >
4395 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4396 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4397 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4398 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4399 :let l = hlget()
4400 :call hlset(l)
4401 " clear the Search highlight group
4402 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4403 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4404 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4405 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4406 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4407 " remove the MyHlg group link
4408 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4409 " clear the attributes and a link
4410 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4411 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4412<
4413 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4414 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4415<
4416 *hlID()*
4417hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4418 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4419 zero is returned.
4420 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4421 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4422 "Comment" group: >
4423 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4424< *highlightID()*
4425 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4426
4427 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4428 GetName()->hlID()
4429
4430hostname() *hostname()*
4431 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4432 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4433 256 characters long are truncated.
4434
4435iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4436 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4437 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4438 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4439 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4440 are replaced with "?".
4441 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4442 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4443 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4444 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4445 can be done.
4446 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4447 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4448 UTF-8 and use: >
4449 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4450< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4451 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4452 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4453
4454 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4455 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4456<
4457 *indent()*
4458indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4459 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4460 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4461 |getline()|.
4462 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4463 error is given.
4464
4465 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4466 GetLnum()->indent()
4467
4468index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4469 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4470 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4471 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4472 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4473 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4474
4475 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4476 value is equal to {expr}.
4477
4478 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4479 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4480 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4481 case must match.
4482 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4483 Example: >
4484 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4485 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4486
4487< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4488 GetObject()->index(what)
4489
4490input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4491 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4492 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4493 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4494 in the prompt to start a new line.
4495 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4496 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4497 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4498 for lines typed for input().
4499 Example: >
4500 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4501 : echo "Cheers!"
4502 :endif
4503<
4504 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4505 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4506 Example: >
4507 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4508
4509< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4510 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4511 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4512 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4513 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4514 more information. Example: >
4515 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4516<
4517 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4518 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4519 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4520 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4521 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4522 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4523 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4524 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4525 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4526
4527 Example with a mapping: >
4528 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" . Foo<CR>
4529 :function GetFoo()
4530 : call inputsave()
4531 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4532 : call inputrestore()
4533 :endfunction
4534
4535< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4536 GetPrompt()->input()
4537
4538inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4539 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4540 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4541 Example: >
4542 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4543 :if n != ""
4544 : let &sw = n
4545 :endif
4546< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4547 omitted an empty string is returned.
4548 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4549 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4550 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4551
4552 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4553 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4554
4555inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4556 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4557 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4558 enter a number, which is returned.
4559 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4560 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4561 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4562 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4563 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4564 length of {textlist} is returned.
4565 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4566 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4567 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4568 Example: >
4569 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4570 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4571
4572< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4573 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4574
4575inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4576 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4577 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4578 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4579 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4580
4581inputsave() *inputsave()*
4582 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4583 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4584 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4585 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4586 many inputrestore() calls.
4587 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4588
4589inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4590 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4591 two exceptions:
4592 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4593 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4594 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4595 |history| stack.
4596 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4597 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4598 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4599
4600 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4601 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4602
4603insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4604 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4605 of it.
4606
4607 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4608 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4609 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4610 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4611
4612 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4613 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4614 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4615 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4616< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4617 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4618 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4619
4620 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4621 mylist->insert(item)
4622
4623interrupt() *interrupt()*
4624 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4625 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4626 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4627 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4628 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4629 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4630 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4631 : call interrupt()
4632 : endif
4633 :endfunction
4634 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4635
4636invert({expr}) *invert()*
4637 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4638 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4639 :let bits = invert(bits)
4640< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4641 :let bits = bits->invert()
4642
4643isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4644 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4645 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4646 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4647 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4648
4649 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4650 GetName()->isdirectory()
4651
4652isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4653 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4654 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4655 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4656< 1 >
4657 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4658< -1
4659
4660 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4661 Compute()->isinf()
4662<
4663 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4664
4665islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4666 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4667 name of a locked variable.
4668 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4669 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4670 Example: >
4671 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4672 :lockvar 1 alist
4673 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4674 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4675
4676< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist you get an error
4677 message. Use |exists()| to check for existence.
4678 In Vim9 script it does not work for local variables.
4679
4680 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4681 GetName()->islocked()
4682
4683isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4684 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4685 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4686< 1
4687
4688 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4689 Compute()->isnan()
4690<
4691 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4692
4693items({dict}) *items()*
4694 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4695 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4696 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4697 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4698 Example: >
4699 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
4700 echo key . ': ' . value
4701 endfor
4702
4703< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4704 mydict->items()
4705
4706job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4707
4708
4709join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4710 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4711 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4712 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4713 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4714 add it there too: >
4715 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") . "\n"
4716< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4717 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4718 The opposite function is |split()|.
4719
4720 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4721 mylist->join()
4722
4723js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4724 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4725 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4726 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4727 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4728 result in v:none items.
4729
4730 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4731 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4732
4733js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4734 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4735 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4736 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4737 commas.
4738 For example, the Vim object:
4739 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4740 Will be encoded as:
4741 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4742 While json_encode() would produce:
4743 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4744 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4745 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4746
4747 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4748 GetObject()->js_encode()
4749
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00004750json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004751 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4752 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4753 JSON and Vim values.
4754 The decoding is permissive:
4755 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4756 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4757 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4758 same as {"1":2}.
4759 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4760 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4761 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4762 are accepted.
4763 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4764 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4765 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4766 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4767 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4768 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4769 character in string) for "\t".
4770 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
4771 and results in v:none.
4772 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
4773 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
4774 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
4775 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
4776 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
4777 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
4778 *E938*
4779 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
4780 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
4781 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
4782
4783 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4784 ReadObject()->json_decode()
4785
4786json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
4787 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
4788 The encoding is specified in:
4789 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
4790 Vim values are converted as follows:
4791 |Number| decimal number
4792 |Float| floating point number
4793 Float nan "NaN"
4794 Float inf "Infinity"
4795 Float -inf "-Infinity"
4796 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
4797 |Funcref| not possible, error
4798 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
4799 used recursively: []
4800 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
4801 used recursively: {}
4802 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
4803 v:false "false"
4804 v:true "true"
4805 v:none "null"
4806 v:null "null"
4807 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
4808 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
4809 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
4810
4811 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4812 GetObject()->json_encode()
4813
4814keys({dict}) *keys()*
4815 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
4816 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
4817
4818 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4819 mydict->keys()
4820
4821< *len()* *E701*
4822len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
4823 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
4824 used, as with |strlen()|.
4825 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
4826 returned.
4827 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
4828 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
4829 |Dictionary| is returned.
4830 Otherwise an error is given.
4831
4832 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4833 mylist->len()
4834
4835< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
4836libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4837 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
4838 with single argument {argument}.
4839 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
4840 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
4841 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
4842 limited.
4843 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
4844 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
4845 to Vim.
4846 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
4847 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
4848 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
4849 null-terminated string.
4850 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
4851
4852 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
4853 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
4854 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
4855 very probably crash.
4856
4857 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
4858 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
4859 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
4860 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
4861 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
4862 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
4863 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
4864 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
4865 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
4866 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
4867
4868 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
4869 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
4870 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
4871 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
4872 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
4873 the DLL is not in the usual places.
4874 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
4875 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
4876 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4877 feature is present}
4878 Examples: >
4879 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
4880
4881< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4882 third argument: >
4883 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
4884<
4885 *libcallnr()*
4886libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4887 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
4888 int instead of a string.
4889 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4890 feature is present}
4891 Examples: >
4892 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
4893 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
4894 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
4895<
4896 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4897 third argument: >
4898 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
4899<
4900
4901line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
4902 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
4903 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
4904 The accepted positions are:
4905 . the cursor position
4906 $ the last line in the current buffer
4907 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
4908 returned)
4909 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
4910 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
4911 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
4912 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
4913 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
4914 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
4915 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
4916 that it's updated right away.
4917 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4918 then applies to another buffer.
4919 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
4920 |getpos()|.
4921 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
4922 that window instead of the current window.
4923 Examples: >
4924 line(".") line number of the cursor
4925 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
4926 line("'t") line number of mark t
4927 line("'" . marker) line number of mark marker
4928<
4929 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
4930 |last-position-jump|.
4931
4932 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4933 GetValue()->line()
4934
4935line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
4936 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
4937 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
4938 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
4939 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
4940 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
4941 below the last line: >
4942 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
4943< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
4944 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
4945 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
4946 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
4947 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
4948
4949 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4950 GetLnum()->line2byte()
4951
4952lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
4953 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
4954 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
4955 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
4956 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
4957 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
4958 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4959 error is given.
4960
4961 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4962 GetLnum()->lispindent()
4963
4964list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
4965 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
4966 Examples: >
4967 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
4968 list2blob([]) returns 0z
4969< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
4970 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
4971
4972 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
4973
4974 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4975 GetList()->list2blob()
4976
4977list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
4978 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
4979 concatenate them all. Examples: >
4980 list2str([32]) returns " "
4981 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
4982< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
4983 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
4984< |str2list()| does the opposite.
4985
4986 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
4987 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
4988 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
4989 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
4990<
4991 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4992 GetList()->list2str()
4993
4994listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
4995 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
4996 been made to buffer {buf}.
4997 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
4998 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
4999 buffer is used.
5000 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5001
5002 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
5003 a:bufnr the buffer that was changed
5004 a:start first changed line number
5005 a:end first line number below the change
5006 a:added number of lines added, negative if lines were
5007 deleted
5008 a:changes a List of items with details about the changes
5009
5010 Example: >
5011 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5012 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5013 endfunc
5014 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5015
5016< The List cannot be changed. Each item in a:changes is a
5017 dictionary with these entries:
5018 lnum the first line number of the change
5019 end the first line below the change
5020 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5021 deleted
5022 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5023 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5024 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5025 character has a value of one.
5026 When lines are inserted the values are:
5027 lnum line above which the new line is added
5028 end equal to "lnum"
5029 added number of lines inserted
5030 col 1
5031 When lines are deleted the values are:
5032 lnum the first deleted line
5033 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5034 the deletion was done
5035 added negative, number of lines deleted
5036 col 1
5037 When lines are changed:
5038 lnum the first changed line
5039 end the line below the last changed line
5040 added 0
5041 col first column with a change or 1
5042
5043 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5044 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5045 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5046 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5047
5048 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5049 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5050 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5051 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5052
5053 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5054 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5055 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5056
5057 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5058 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5059 of a buffer.
5060 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5061 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5062
5063 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5064 second argument: >
5065 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5066
5067listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5068 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5069 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5070
5071 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5072 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5073 buffer is used.
5074
5075 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5076 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5077
5078listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5079 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5080 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5081 removed.
5082
5083 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5084 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5085
5086localtime() *localtime()*
5087 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5088 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5089
5090
5091log({expr}) *log()*
5092 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5093 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5094 (0, inf].
5095 Examples: >
5096 :echo log(10)
5097< 2.302585 >
5098 :echo log(exp(5))
5099< 5.0
5100
5101 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5102 Compute()->log()
5103<
5104 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5105
5106
5107log10({expr}) *log10()*
5108 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5109 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5110 Examples: >
5111 :echo log10(1000)
5112< 3.0 >
5113 :echo log10(0.01)
5114< -2.0
5115
5116 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5117 Compute()->log10()
5118<
5119 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5120
5121luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5122 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5123 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5124 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5125 Strings are returned as they are.
5126 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5127 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5128 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5129 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5130 as-is.
5131 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5132 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5133 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5134 to {expr}.
5135
5136 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5137 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5138
5139< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5140
5141map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5142 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
5143 When {expr1} is a |List|| or |Dictionary|, replace each
5144 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5145 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5146 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5147 characters, is replaced.
5148 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5149 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5150 Vim9 script.
5151
5152 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5153
5154 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5155 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5156 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5157 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5158 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5159 current character.
5160 Example: >
5161 :call map(mylist, '"> " . v:val . " <"')
5162< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5163
5164 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5165 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5166 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5167 still have to double ' quotes
5168
5169 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5170 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5171 2. the value of the current item.
5172 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5173 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5174 func KeyValue(key, val)
5175 return a:key . '-' . a:val
5176 endfunc
5177 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5178< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
5179 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key . '-' . val})
5180< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
5181 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' . key})
5182< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
5183 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' . val})
5184<
5185 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5186 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
5187 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val . "\t"')
5188
5189< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5190 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5191 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5192 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5193 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5194 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5195
5196 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5197 mylist->map(expr2)
5198
5199
5200maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5201 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5202 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5203 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
5204 listing.
5205
5206 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5207 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5208 is returned.
5209
5210 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5211 command.
5212
5213 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5214 "n" Normal
5215 "v" Visual (including Select)
5216 "o" Operator-pending
5217 "i" Insert
5218 "c" Cmd-line
5219 "s" Select
5220 "x" Visual
5221 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5222 "t" Terminal-Job
5223 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5224 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5225
5226 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5227 instead of mappings.
5228
5229 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5230 containing all the information of the mapping with the
5231 following items:
5232 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5233 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5234 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5235 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5236 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5237 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5238 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5239 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5240 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5241 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5242 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5243 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5244 characters will be used:
5245 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5246 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5247 (|mapmode-ic|)
5248 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5249 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005250 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
5251 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005252 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5253 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5254 (|:map-<nowait>|).
5255
5256 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5257 |mapset()|.
5258
5259 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5260 then the global mappings.
5261 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5262 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
5263 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' . maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
5264
5265< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5266 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5267
5268mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5269 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5270 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5271 {name}.
5272 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5273 instead of mappings.
5274 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5275 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5276
5277 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5278 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5279 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5280 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5281 mapcheck("b") no no no
5282
5283 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5284 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5285 mapping for {name} exactly.
5286 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5287 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5288 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5289 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5290 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5291 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5292 then the global mappings.
5293 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5294 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5295 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5296 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5297 :endif
5298< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5299 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5300
5301 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5302 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5303
5304
5305mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5306 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5307 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5308 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5309 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5310
5311
5312mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
5313 Restore a mapping from a dictionary returned by |maparg()|.
5314 {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as for the call to
5315 |maparg()|. *E460*
5316 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5317 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5318 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5319 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5320 nnoremap K somethingelse
5321 ...
5322 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5323< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
5324 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save the mapping for all of
5325 them, since they can differ.
5326
5327
5328match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5329 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5330 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5331 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5332
5333 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5334 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5335 {pat} matches.
5336
5337 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5338 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5339
5340 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5341 Example: >
5342 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5343 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5344< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5345 *strpbrk()*
5346 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5347 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5348< *strcasestr()*
5349 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5350 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5351 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5352<
5353 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5354 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5355 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5356 first character/item. Example: >
5357 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5358< result is again "4". >
5359 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5360< result is again "4". >
5361 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5362< result is "3".
5363 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5364 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5365 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5366 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5367 backwards compatible).
5368 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5369 the index is counted from the end.
5370 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5371 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5372
5373 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5374 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5375 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5376 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5377< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5378 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5379 see above.
5380
5381 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5382 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5383 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5384 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5385 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5386 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5387 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5388 further down in the text.
5389
5390 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5391 GetText()->match('word')
5392 GetList()->match('word')
5393<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005394 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005395matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5396 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5397 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5398 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5399 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5400 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5401 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5402 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5403 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5404 concealed.
5405
5406 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5407 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5408 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5409 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5410 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5411 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5412 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5413 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5414 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5415 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5416
5417 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5418 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5419 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5420 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5421 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5422 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5423 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5424
5425 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5426 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5427 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5428 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5429
5430 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5431 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5432 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5433 window Instead of the current window use the
5434 window with this number or window ID.
5435
5436 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5437 the |:match| commands.
5438
5439 Example: >
5440 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5441 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5442< Deletion of the pattern: >
5443 :call matchdelete(m)
5444
5445< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5446 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5447 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5448
5449 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5450 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5451<
5452 *matchaddpos()*
5453matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5454 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5455 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5456 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5457 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5458 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5459 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5460
5461 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5462 these:
5463 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5464 line has number 1.
5465 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5466 number will be highlighted.
5467 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5468 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5469 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5470 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5471 be highlighted.
5472 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5473 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5474
5475 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5476
5477 Example: >
5478 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5479 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5480< Deletion of the pattern: >
5481 :call matchdelete(m)
5482
5483< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5484 |getmatches()|.
5485
5486 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5487 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5488
5489matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5490 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5491 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5492 Return a |List| with two elements:
5493 The name of the highlight group used
5494 The pattern used.
5495 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5496 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5497 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5498 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5499 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5500
5501 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5502 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5503
5504matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5505 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5506 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5507 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5508 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5509 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5510 window ID instead of the current window.
5511
5512 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5513 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5514
5515matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5516 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5517 after the match. Example: >
5518 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5519< results in "7".
5520 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5521 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5522 do it with matchend(): >
5523 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5524 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5525< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5526
5527 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5528 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5529< results in "7". >
5530 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5531< result is "-1".
5532 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5533
5534 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5535 GetText()->matchend('word')
5536
5537
5538matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5539 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5540 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5541 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5542
5543 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5544 items:
5545 matchseq When this item is present and {str} contains
5546 multiple words separated by white space, then
5547 returns only matches that contain the words in
5548 the given sequence.
5549
5550 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5551 argument supports the following additional items:
5552 key key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
5553 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5554 string.
5555 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5556 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5557 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5558 argument and return the text for that item to
5559 use for fuzzy matching.
5560
5561 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5562 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5563 is 256.
5564
5565 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5566 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5567
5568 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5569 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5570 256, then returns an empty list.
5571
5572 Refer to |fuzzy-match| for more information about fuzzy
5573 matching strings.
5574
5575 Example: >
5576 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5577< results in ["clay"]. >
5578 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5579< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5580 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5581< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5582 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5583 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5584 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5585< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5586 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5587 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5588< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5589 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5590< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5591 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5592< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5593 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5594 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5595< results in ['two one'].
5596
5597matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5598 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5599 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5600 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5601 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5602 position.
5603
5604 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5605 positions for the best match is returned.
5606
5607 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5608 list with three empty list items is returned.
5609
5610 Example: >
5611 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5612< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5613 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5614< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5615 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5616< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5617
5618matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5619 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5620 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5621 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5622 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5623 empty string is used. Example: >
5624 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5625< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5626 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5627
5628 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5629
5630 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5631 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5632
5633matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5634 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5635 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5636< results in "ing".
5637 When there is no match "" is returned.
5638 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5639 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5640< results in "ing". >
5641 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5642< result is "".
5643 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5644 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5645
5646 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5647 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5648
5649matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5650 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5651 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5652 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5653< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5654 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5655 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5656 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5657< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5658 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5659< result is ["", -1, -1].
5660 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5661 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5662 end position of the match are returned. >
5663 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5664< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5665 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5666
5667 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5668 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5669<
5670
5671 *max()*
5672max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5673 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5674
5675< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5676 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5677 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5678 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5679 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5680
5681 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5682 mylist->max()
5683
5684
5685menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5686 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5687 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5688 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5689 menu names are returned.
5690
5691 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5692 "n" Normal
5693 "v" Visual (including Select)
5694 "o" Operator-pending
5695 "i" Insert
5696 "c" Cmd-line
5697 "s" Select
5698 "x" Visual
5699 "t" Terminal-Job
5700 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5701 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
5702 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5703
5704 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
5705 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
5706 display display name (name without '&')
5707 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
5708 Refer to |:menu-enable|
5709 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
5710 |toolbar-icon|
5711 iconidx index of a built-in icon
5712 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
5713 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5714 characters will be used:
5715 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5716 name menu item name.
5717 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
5718 remappable else v:false.
5719 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
5720 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
5721 string has special characters translated like
5722 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
5723 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
5724 "<Nop>" is returned.
5725 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
5726 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
5727 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
5728 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
5729 silent v:true if the menu item is created
5730 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
5731 submenus |List| containing the names of
5732 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
5733 item has submenus.
5734
5735 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
5736
5737 Examples: >
5738 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
5739 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
5740
5741 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
5742 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
5743 let m = menu_info(a:name)
5744 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
5745 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
5746 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
5747 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
5748 endfor
5749 endfunc
5750 new
5751 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
5752 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
5753 endfor
5754<
5755 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5756 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
5757
5758
5759< *min()*
5760min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5761 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
5762
5763< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5764 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
5765 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5766 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5767 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5768
5769 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5770 mylist->min()
5771
5772< *mkdir()* *E739*
5773mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
5774 Create directory {name}.
5775
5776 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
5777 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
5778
5779 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
5780 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
5781 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
5782 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
5783 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
5784 created with 0o755.
5785 Example: >
5786 :call mkdir($HOME . "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
5787
5788< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5789
5790 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
5791 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
5792 "p" option the call will fail.
5793
5794 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
5795 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
5796 failed.
5797
5798 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
5799 :if exists("*mkdir")
5800
5801< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5802 GetName()->mkdir()
5803<
5804 *mode()*
5805mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
5806 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5807 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
5808 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
5809 Also see |state()|.
5810
5811 n Normal
5812 no Operator-pending
5813 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
5814 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
5815 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
5816 CTRL-V is one character
5817 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
5818 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
5819 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
5820 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
5821 v Visual by character
5822 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5823 V Visual by line
5824 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5825 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
5826 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5827 s Select by character
5828 S Select by line
5829 CTRL-S Select blockwise
5830 i Insert
5831 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
5832 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5833 R Replace |R|
5834 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5835 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5836 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
5837 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5838 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5839 c Command-line editing
5840 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
5841 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
5842 r Hit-enter prompt
5843 rm The -- more -- prompt
5844 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
5845 ! Shell or external command is executing
5846 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
5847
5848 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
5849 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
5850 "c" or "n".
5851 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
5852 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
5853 the leading character(s).
5854 Also see |visualmode()|.
5855
5856 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5857 DoFull()->mode()
5858
5859mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
5860 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
5861 converted to Vim data structures.
5862 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
5863 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
5864 returned as Vim |Lists|.
5865 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
5866 converted to strings.
5867 All other types are converted to string with display function.
5868 Examples: >
5869 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
5870 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
5871 :echo mzeval("l")
5872 :echo mzeval("h")
5873<
5874 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5875 to {expr}.
5876
5877 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5878 GetExpr()->mzeval()
5879<
5880 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
5881
5882nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
5883 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
5884 that is not blank. Example: >
5885 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
5886< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5887 below it, zero is returned.
5888 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5889 See also |prevnonblank()|.
5890
5891 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5892 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
5893
5894nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
5895 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
5896 value {expr}. Examples: >
5897 nr2char(64) returns "@"
5898 nr2char(32) returns " "
5899< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5900 Example for "utf-8": >
5901 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
5902< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5903 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
5904 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
5905 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
5906 string, thus results in an empty string.
5907 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
5908 let list = [65, 66, 67]
5909 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5910< Result: "ABC"
5911
5912 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5913 GetNumber()->nr2char()
5914
5915or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
5916 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
5917 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
5918 Example: >
5919 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
5920< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5921 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
5922
5923
5924pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
5925 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
5926 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
5927 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
5928 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
5929 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
5930 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
5931< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
5932>
5933 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
5934< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
5935 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
5936
5937 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5938 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
5939
5940perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
5941 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
5942 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
5943 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
5944 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
5945 reference to it.
5946 Example: >
5947 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
5948< [1, 2, 3, 4]
5949
5950 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5951 to {expr}.
5952
5953 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5954 GetExpr()->perleval()
5955
5956< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
5957
5958
5959popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
5960
5961
5962pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
5963 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
5964 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5965 Examples: >
5966 :echo pow(3, 3)
5967< 27.0 >
5968 :echo pow(2, 16)
5969< 65536.0 >
5970 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
5971< 2.0
5972
5973 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5974 Compute()->pow(3)
5975<
5976 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5977
5978prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
5979 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
5980 that is not blank. Example: >
5981 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
5982< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5983 above it, zero is returned.
5984 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5985 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
5986
5987 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5988 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
5989
5990printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
5991 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
5992 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
5993 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
5994< May result in:
5995 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
5996
5997 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
5998 argument: >
5999 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
6000
6001< Often used items are:
6002 %s string
6003 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6004 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6005 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6006 %c single byte
6007 %d decimal number
6008 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6009 %x hex number
6010 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6011 %X hex number using upper case letters
6012 %o octal number
6013 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6014 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6015 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6016 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6017 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6018 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6019 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6020 %% the % character itself
6021
6022 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6023 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6024 the result.
6025
6026 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6027 arguments appear in sequence:
6028
6029 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6030
6031 flags
6032 Zero or more of the following flags:
6033
6034 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6035 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6036 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6037 of the number is increased to force the first
6038 character of the output string to a zero (except
6039 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6040 precision of zero).
6041 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6042 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6043 prepended to it.
6044 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6045 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6046 prepended to it.
6047
6048 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6049 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6050 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6051 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6052 flag is ignored.
6053
6054 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6055 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6056 The converted value is padded on the right with
6057 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6058 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6059
6060 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6061 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6062
6063 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6064 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6065 a space if both are used.
6066
6067 field-width
6068 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6069 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6070 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6071 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6072 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6073 conversion the count is in cells.
6074
6075 .precision
6076 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6077 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6078 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6079 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6080 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6081 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6082 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6083 string for S conversions.
6084 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6085 the decimal point.
6086
6087 type
6088 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6089 be applied, see below.
6090
6091 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6092 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6093 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6094 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6095 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6096 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6097 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6098< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6099 "width" bytes.
6100
6101 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6102
6103 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6104 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6105 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6106 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6107 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6108 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6109 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6110 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6111 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6112 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6113 zeros.
6114 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6115 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6116 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6117 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6118 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6119 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6120 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6121 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6122 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6123
6124 i alias for d
6125 D alias for ld
6126 U alias for lu
6127 O alias for lo
6128
6129 *printf-c*
6130 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6131 resulting character is written.
6132
6133 *printf-s*
6134 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6135 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6136 specified are used.
6137 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6138 automatically converted to text with the same format
6139 as ":echo".
6140 *printf-S*
6141 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6142 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6143 number specified are used.
6144
6145 *printf-f* *E807*
6146 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6147 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6148 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6149 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6150 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6151 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6152 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6153 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6154 Example: >
6155 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6156< 12.12
6157 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6158 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6159
6160 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6161 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6162 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6163 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6164 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6165
6166 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6167 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6168 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6169 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6170 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6171 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6172 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6173 results in 1.0e7.
6174
6175 *printf-%*
6176 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6177 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6178
6179 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6180 accepted and automatically converted.
6181 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6182 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6183 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6184
6185 *E766* *E767*
6186 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6187 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6188 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6189
6190
6191prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6192 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6193 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6194
6195 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6196 string is returned.
6197
6198 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6199 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6200
6201< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6202
6203
6204prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6205 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6206 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6207 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6208
6209 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6210 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6211 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6212 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6213 line.
6214 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6215 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6216 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6217 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6218 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6219 if the user only typed Enter.
6220 Example: >
6221 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6222 func s:TextEntered(text)
6223 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6224 stopinsert
6225 close
6226 else
6227 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' . a:text . '"')
6228 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6229 set nomodified
6230 endif
6231 endfunc
6232
6233< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6234 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6235
6236< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6237
6238prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6239 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6240 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6241 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6242
6243 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6244 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6245 as in any buffer.
6246
6247 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6248 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6249
6250< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6251
6252prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6253 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6254 {text} to end in a space.
6255 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6256 "prompt". Example: >
6257 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6258<
6259 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6260 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6261
6262< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6263
6264prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6265
6266pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6267 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6268 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6269 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6270 height nr of items visible
6271 width screen cells
6272 row top screen row (0 first row)
6273 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6274 size total nr of items
6275 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6276
6277 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6278 |CompleteChanged|.
6279
6280pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6281 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6282 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6283 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6284 popup menu.
6285
6286py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6287 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6288 converted to Vim data structures.
6289 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6290 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6291 'encoding').
6292 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6293 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6294 keys converted to strings.
6295 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6296 to {expr}.
6297
6298 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6299 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6300
6301< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6302
6303 *E858* *E859*
6304pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6305 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6306 converted to Vim data structures.
6307 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6308 copied though).
6309 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6310 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6311 non-string keys result in error.
6312 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6313 to {expr}.
6314
6315 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6316 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6317
6318< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6319
6320pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6321 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6322 converted to Vim data structures.
6323 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6324 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6325
6326 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6327 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6328
6329< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6330 |+python3| feature}
6331
6332rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6333 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6334 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6335 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6336 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6337 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6338 and updated.
6339
6340 Examples: >
6341 :echo rand()
6342 :let seed = srand()
6343 :echo rand(seed)
6344 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6345<
6346
6347 *E726* *E727*
6348range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6349 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6350 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6351 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6352 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6353 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6354 producing a value past {max}).
6355 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6356 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6357 start this is an error.
6358 Examples: >
6359 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6360 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6361 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6362 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6363 range(0) " []
6364 range(2, 0) " error!
6365<
6366 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6367 GetExpr()->range()
6368<
6369
6370readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6371 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6372 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6373 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6374 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6375
6376
6377readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6378 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6379 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6380 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6381 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6382 argument below for changing the sort order.
6383
6384 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6385 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6386 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6387 be handled.
6388 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6389 added to the list.
6390 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6391 to the list.
6392 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6393 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6394 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6395 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6396 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6397< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6398 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
6399
6400< The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
6401 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6402 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6403
6404 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6405 Valid values are:
6406 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6407 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6408 each character, technically, using
6409 strcmp()) (default)
6410 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6411 using strcasecmp())
6412 "collate" sort using the collation order
6413 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6414 (technically using strcoll())
6415 Other values are silently ignored.
6416
6417 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6418 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6419 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6420< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6421 function! s:tree(dir)
6422 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6423 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
6424 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir . '/' . x)} : x})}
6425 endfunction
6426 echo s:tree(".")
6427<
6428 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6429 GetDirName()->readdir()
6430<
6431readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6432 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6433 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6434 information in {directory}.
6435 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6436 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6437 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6438 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6439 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6440 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6441 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6442 argument, see |readdir()|.
6443
6444 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6445 following items:
6446 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6447 name Name of the entry.
6448 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6449 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6450 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6451 type Type of the entry.
6452 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6453 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6454 Other symlink "link"
6455 On MS-Windows:
6456 Normal file "file"
6457 Directory "dir"
6458 Junction "junction"
6459 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6460 Other symlink "link"
6461 Other reparse point "reparse"
6462 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6463 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6464 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6465 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6466 itself because of performance reasons.
6467
6468 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6469 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6470 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6471 be handled.
6472 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6473 added to the list.
6474 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6475 to the list.
6476 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6477 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6478 of the entry.
6479 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6480 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6481 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6482<
6483 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6484 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6485 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6486
6487<
6488 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6489 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6490<
6491
6492 *readfile()*
6493readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6494 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6495 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6496 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6497 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6498 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6499 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6500 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6501 added.
6502 - No CR characters are removed.
6503 Otherwise:
6504 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6505 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6506 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6507 removed from the text.
6508 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6509 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6510 lines of a file: >
6511 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6512 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6513 :endfor
6514< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6515 are returned, or as many as there are.
6516 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6517 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6518 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6519 file into a buffer if you need to.
6520 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6521 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6522 unmodified.
6523 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6524 the result is an empty list.
6525 Also see |writefile()|.
6526
6527 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6528 GetFileName()->readfile()
6529
6530reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6531 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6532 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6533 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
6534 processing all items the result is returned.
6535
6536 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6537 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6538 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6539 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6540
6541 Examples: >
6542 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6543 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6544 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6545 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6546<
6547 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6548 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6549
6550
6551reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6552 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6553 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6554 See |@|.
6555
6556reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6557 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6558 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6559
6560reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6561 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6562 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6563 list<any> can be used.
6564 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6565 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6566
6567 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6568 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6569 specified in the argument.
6570 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6571 and {end}.
6572
6573 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6574 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6575 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6576
6577 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6578 GetStart()->reltime()
6579<
6580 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6581
6582reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6583 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6584 Example: >
6585 let start = reltime()
6586 call MyFunction()
6587 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6588< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6589 Also see |profiling|.
6590 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6591 script an error is given.
6592
6593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6594 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6595
6596< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6597
6598reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6599 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6600 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6601 microseconds. Example: >
6602 let start = reltime()
6603 call MyFunction()
6604 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6605< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6606 The accuracy depends on the system.
6607 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6608 can use split() to remove it. >
6609 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6610< Also see |profiling|.
6611 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6612 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6613
6614 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6615 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6616
6617< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6618
6619 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6620remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
6621 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as an
6622 expression and the result is returned after evaluation.
6623 The result must be a String or a |List|. A |List| is turned
6624 into a String by joining the items with a line break in
6625 between (not at the end), like with join(expr, "\n").
6626 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6627 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6628 |remote_read()| is stored there.
6629 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6630 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
6631 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6632 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6633 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6634 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6635 and the result will be the empty string.
6636
6637 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6638 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6639 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6640 arguments can be evaluated.
6641
6642 Examples: >
6643 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6644 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6645<
6646 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6647 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6648
6649remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6650 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
6651 The {server} argument is a string.
6652 This works like: >
6653 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6654< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6655 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6656 to bring itself to the foreground.
6657 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6658 like foreground() does.
6659 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6660
6661 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6662 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6663
6664< {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
6665 Win32 console version}
6666
6667
6668remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6669 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6670 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6671 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6672 name of a variable.
6673 Returns zero if none are available.
6674 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6675 See also |clientserver|.
6676 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6677 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6678 Examples: >
6679 :let repl = ""
6680 :echo "PEEK: ".remote_peek(id, "repl").": ".repl
6681
6682< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6683 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6684
6685remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6686 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6687 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
6688 reply is available.
6689 See also |clientserver|.
6690 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6691 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6692 Example: >
6693 :echo remote_read(id)
6694
6695< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6696 ServerId()->remote_read()
6697<
6698 *remote_send()* *E241*
6699remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
6700 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as input
6701 keys and the function returns immediately. At the Vim server
6702 the keys are not mapped |:map|.
6703 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
6704 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
6705 there.
6706 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6707 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6708 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6709
6710 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
6711 up the display.
6712 Examples: >
6713 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply ".file, "serverid").
6714 \ remote_read(serverid)
6715
6716 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
6717 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
6718 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo ".
6719 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
6720<
6721 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6722 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
6723<
6724 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
6725remote_startserver({name})
6726 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
6727 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
6728
6729 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6730 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
6731
6732< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6733
6734remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
6735 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
6736 return the item.
6737 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6738 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
6739 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
6740 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
6741 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
6742 Example: >
6743 :echo "last item: " . remove(mylist, -1)
6744 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6745<
6746 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
6747
6748 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6749 mylist->remove(idx)
6750
6751remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
6752 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
6753 return the byte.
6754 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6755 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
6756 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
6757 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
6758 Example: >
6759 :echo "last byte: " . remove(myblob, -1)
6760 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6761
6762remove({dict}, {key})
6763 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
6764 Example: >
6765 :echo "removed " . remove(dict, "one")
6766< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
6767
6768rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
6769 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
6770 should also work to move files across file systems. The
6771 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
6772 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
6773 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
6774 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6775
6776 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6777 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
6778
6779repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
6780 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
6781 result. Example: >
6782 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
6783< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
6784 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
6785 {count} times. Example: >
6786 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
6787< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
6788
6789 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6790 mylist->repeat(count)
6791
6792resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
6793 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
6794 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
6795 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
6796 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
6797 removed, return {filename}.
6798 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
6799 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
6800 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
6801 stopped after 100 iterations.
6802 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
6803 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
6804 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
6805 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
6806 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
6807
6808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6809 GetName()->resolve()
6810
6811reverse({object}) *reverse()*
6812 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
6813 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
6814 Returns {object}.
6815 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
6816 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
6817< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6818 mylist->reverse()
6819
6820round({expr}) *round()*
6821 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
6822 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
6823 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
6824 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6825 Examples: >
6826 echo round(0.456)
6827< 0.0 >
6828 echo round(4.5)
6829< 5.0 >
6830 echo round(-4.5)
6831< -5.0
6832
6833 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6834 Compute()->round()
6835<
6836 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6837
6838rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
6839 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
6840 converted to Vim data structures.
6841 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
6842 are copied though).
6843 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
6844 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
6845 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
6846 "Object#to_s" method.
6847 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6848 to {expr}.
6849
6850 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6851 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
6852
6853< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
6854
6855screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
6856 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
6857 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
6858 attribute at other positions.
6859
6860 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6861 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
6862
6863screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
6864 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
6865 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
6866 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
6867 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
6868 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
6869 encodings it may only be the first byte.
6870 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6871 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
6872
6873 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6874 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
6875
6876screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
6877 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
6878 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
6879 composing characters on top of the base character.
6880 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6881 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
6882
6883 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6884 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
6885
6886screencol() *screencol()*
6887 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
6888 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
6889 This function is mainly used for testing.
6890
6891 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
6892 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
6893 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
6894 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
6895 the following mappings: >
6896 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom ".screencol()."\n"
6897 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
6898 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
6899<
6900screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
6901 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
6902 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
6903 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
6904 The Dict has these members:
6905 row screen row
6906 col first screen column
6907 endcol last screen column
6908 curscol cursor screen column
6909 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
6910 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
6911 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
6912 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
6913 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
6914 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
6915 width character it would be the same as "col".
6916 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
6917 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
6918 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
6919 |conceal| taken into account.
6920
6921 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6922 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
6923
6924screenrow() *screenrow()*
6925 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
6926 cursor. The top line has number one.
6927 This function is mainly used for testing.
6928 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
6929
6930 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
6931
6932screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
6933 The result is a String that contains the base character and
6934 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
6935 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
6936 characters.
6937 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6938 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
6939
6940 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6941 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
6942<
6943 *search()*
6944search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
6945 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
6946 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
6947
6948 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
6949 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
6950 move. No error message is given.
6951
6952 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
6953 'b' search Backward instead of forward
6954 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
6955 'e' move to the End of the match
6956 'n' do Not move the cursor
6957 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
6958 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
6959 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
6960 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
6961 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
6962 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
6963
6964 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
6965 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
6966 flag.
6967
6968 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
6969
6970 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
6971 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
6972 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
6973 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
6974 search starts one column further. This matters for
6975 overlapping matches.
6976 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
6977 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
6978 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
6979 file).
6980
6981 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
6982 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
6983 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
6984 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
6985 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
6986< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
6987 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
6988 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
6989
6990 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
6991 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
6992 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
6993 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
6994 giving the argument.
6995 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6996
6997 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
6998 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
6999 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7000 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7001 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7002 function reference or a lambda.
7003 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7004 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7005 and -1 returned.
7006 *search()-sub-match*
7007 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7008 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7009 whole pattern did match.
7010 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7011
7012 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7013 flag is used.
7014
7015 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7016 :let n = 1
7017 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
7018 : exe "argument " . n
7019 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7020 : " first search to find match at start of file
7021 : normal G$
7022 : let flags = "w"
7023 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7024 : s/foo/bar/g
7025 : let flags = "W"
7026 : endwhile
7027 : update " write the file if modified
7028 : let n = n + 1
7029 :endwhile
7030<
7031 Example for using some flags: >
7032 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7033< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7034 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7035 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7036 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7037 line:
7038 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7039 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7040 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7041 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7042 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7043
7044 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7045 GetPattern()->search()
7046
7047searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7048 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7049 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7050 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7051
7052 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7053 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7054
7055 key type meaning ~
7056 current |Number| current position of match;
7057 0 if the cursor position is
7058 before the first match
7059 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7060 "pos", otherwise 0
7061 total |Number| total count of matches found
7062 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7063 1: recomputing was timed out
7064 2: max count exceeded
7065
7066 For {options} see further down.
7067
7068 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7069 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7070 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7071 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7072 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7073
7074 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7075 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7076
7077 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7078 " to 1)
7079 let result = searchcount()
7080<
7081 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7082 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7083 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7084 if empty(result)
7085 return ''
7086 endif
7087 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7088 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7089 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7090 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7091 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7092 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7093 \ result.current, result.total)
7094 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7095 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7096 \ result.current, result.total)
7097 endif
7098 endif
7099 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7100 \ result.current, result.total)
7101 endfunction
7102 let &statusline .= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
7103
7104 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7105 " 'hlsearch' was on
7106 " let &statusline .=
7107 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7108<
7109 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7110 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7111
7112 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7113 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7114 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7115 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7116 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7117 call searchcount(#{
7118 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7119 redrawstatus
7120 endif
7121 endfunction
7122<
7123 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7124 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7125
7126 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7127 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7128 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7129
7130 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7131 " search again
7132 call searchcount()
7133<
7134 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7135 key type meaning ~
7136 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7137 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7138 otherwise returns the last
7139 computed result (when |n| or
7140 |N| was used when "S" is not
7141 in 'shortmess', or this
7142 function was called).
7143 (default: |TRUE|)
7144 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7145 and different with |@/|.
7146 this works as same as the
7147 below command is executed
7148 before calling this function >
7149 let @/ = pattern
7150< (default: |@/|)
7151 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7152 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7153 for recomputing the result
7154 (default: 0)
7155 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7156 limit. max count of matched
7157 text while recomputing the
7158 result. if search exceeded
7159 total count, "total" value
7160 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7161 (default: 99)
7162 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7163 when recomputing the result.
7164 this changes "current" result
7165 value. see |cursor()|,
7166 |getpos()|
7167 (default: cursor's position)
7168
7169 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7170 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7171<
7172searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7173 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7174
7175 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7176 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7177 first match in the function.
7178
7179 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7180 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7181 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7182
7183 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7184 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7185 Example: >
7186 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7187 echo getline('.')
7188 endif
7189<
7190 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7191 GetName()->searchdecl()
7192<
7193 *searchpair()*
7194searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7195 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7196 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7197 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7198 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7199 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7200 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7201 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7202 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7203 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7204 given.
7205
7206 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7207 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7208 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7209 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7210 typical use is: >
7211 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7212< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7213
7214 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7215 |search()|. Additionally:
7216 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7217 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7218 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7219 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7220 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7221 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7222
7223 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7224 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7225 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7226 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7227 or a string.
7228 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7229 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7230 and -1 returned.
7231 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7232 Anything else makes the function fail.
7233 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7234 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7235
7236 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7237
7238 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7239 patterns are used like it's on.
7240
7241 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7242 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7243 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7244 if 1
7245 if 2
7246 endif 2
7247 endif 1
7248< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7249 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7250 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7251 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7252 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7253 "endif 2".
7254 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7255 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7256 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7257 the matching start.
7258
7259 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7260
7261 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7262 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7263
7264< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7265 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7266 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7267 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7268 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7269 match.
7270 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7271
7272 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7273
7274< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7275 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7276 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7277
7278 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7279 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7280<
7281 *searchpairpos()*
7282searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7283 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7284 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7285 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7286 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7287 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7288 returns [0, 0]. >
7289
7290 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7291<
7292 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7293
7294 *searchpos()*
7295searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7296 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7297 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7298 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7299 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7300 returns [0, 0].
7301 Example: >
7302 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7303
7304< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7305 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7306 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7307< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7308 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7309
7310 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7311 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7312
7313server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7314 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7315 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7316 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7317 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7318 Note:
7319 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7320 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7321 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7322 See also |clientserver|.
7323 Example: >
7324 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7325
7326< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7327 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7328<
7329serverlist() *serverlist()*
7330 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7331 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7332 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7333 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7334 Example: >
7335 :echo serverlist()
7336<
7337setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7338 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7339 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7340
7341 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7342 |bufload()| if needed.
7343
7344 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7345 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7346
7347 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7348 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7349 line then those lines are added.
7350
7351 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7352
7353 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7354 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7355 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7356 added below the last line.
7357
7358 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7359 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7360 error is given.
7361 On success 0 is returned.
7362
7363 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7364 third argument: >
7365 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7366
7367setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7368 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7369 {val}.
7370 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7371 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7372 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7373 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7374 The {varname} argument is a string.
7375 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7376 Examples: >
7377 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7378 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7379< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7380
7381 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7382 third argument: >
7383 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7384
7385
7386setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7387 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7388 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7389 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7390 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7391 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7392
7393< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113*
7394 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7395 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7396 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7397 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7398 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7399 the character width in screen cells.
7400 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7401 range overlaps with another.
7402 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7403
7404 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7405 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7406
7407 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7408 setcellwidths([]);
7409< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7410 the effect for known emoji characters.
7411
7412setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7413 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7414 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7415
7416 Example:
7417 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7418 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7419< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7420 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7421< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7422
7423 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7424 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7425
7426setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7427 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7428 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7429
7430 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7431 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7432 character search
7433 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7434 0 for backward
7435 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7436 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7437 character search
7438
7439 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7440 from a script: >
7441 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7442 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7443 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7444< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7445
7446 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7447 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7448
7449setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7450 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7451 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7452 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7453 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7454 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7455 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7456 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7457 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7458 before inserting the resulting text.
7459 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7460 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7461 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7462 command line.
7463
7464 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7465 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7466
7467setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7468setcursorcharpos({list})
7469 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7470 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7471
7472 Example:
7473 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7474 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7475< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7476 call cursor(4, 3)
7477< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7478
7479 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7480 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7481
7482
7483setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7484 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7485 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7486
7487< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7488 See also |expr-env|.
7489
7490 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7491 second argument: >
7492 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7493
7494setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7495 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7496 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7497 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7498 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7499 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7500 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7501 characters are not supported.
7502
7503 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7504 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7505 would do the same thing.
7506
7507 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7508
7509 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7510 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7511<
7512 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7513
7514
7515setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7516 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7517 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7518 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7519
7520 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7521 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7522 added below the last line.
7523 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7524 converted to a String.
7525
7526 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7527 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7528 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7529
7530 Example: >
7531 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7532
7533< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7534 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7535 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7536< This is equivalent to: >
7537 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7538 : call setline(n, l)
7539 :endfor
7540
7541< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7542
7543 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7544 second argument: >
7545 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7546
7547setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7548 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7549 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7550 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7551
7552 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7553 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7554 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7555 Also see |location-list|.
7556
7557 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7558
7559 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7560 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7561 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7562
7563 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7564 second argument: >
7565 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7566
7567setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7568 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7569 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7570 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7571 example for |getmatches()|.
7572 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7573 window ID instead of the current window.
7574
7575 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7576 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7577<
7578 *setpos()*
7579setpos({expr}, {list})
7580 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7581 . the cursor
7582 'x mark x
7583
7584 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7585 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7586 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7587
7588 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7589 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7590 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7591 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7592 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7593 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7594 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7595 Does not change the jumplist.
7596
7597 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7598 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7599 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7600 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7601
7602 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7603 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7604 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7605 character.
7606
7607 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7608 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7609 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7610 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7611 mark position it is not used.
7612
7613 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7614 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7615 before '>.
7616
7617 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7618 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7619
7620 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7621
7622 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7623 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7624 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7625 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7626 |winrestview()|.
7627
7628 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7629 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7630
7631setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7632 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7633
7634 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7635 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7636 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7637 {what}.
7638 *setqflist-what*
7639 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7640 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7641 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7642 entries:
7643
7644 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7645 buffer
7646 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7647 present or it is invalid.
7648 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7649 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7650 lnum line number in the file
7651 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7652 col column number
7653 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7654 when zero: "col" is byte index
7655 nr error number
7656 text description of the error
7657 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7658 valid recognized error message
7659
7660 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7661 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7662 locate a matching error line.
7663 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7664 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7665 item will not be handled as an error line.
7666 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7667 be used.
7668 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7669 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7670 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7671 cleared.
7672 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7673 |getqflist()| returns.
7674
7675 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7676 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7677 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7678 new list is created.
7679
7680 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
7681 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
7682 clear the list: >
7683 :call setqflist([], 'r')
7684<
7685 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
7686 freed.
7687
7688 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
7689 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
7690 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
7691 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
7692 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
7693
7694 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
7695 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
7696 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
7697 "lines". If this is not present, then the
7698 'errorformat' option value is used.
7699 See |quickfix-parse|
7700 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
7701 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
7702 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
7703 then the last entry in the list is set as the
7704 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
7705 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
7706 argument.
7707 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
7708 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
7709 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
7710 See |quickfix-parse|
7711 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
7712 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
7713 the last quickfix list.
7714 quickfixtextfunc
7715 function to get the text to display in the
7716 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
7717 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
7718 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
7719 of how to write the function and an example.
7720 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
7721 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
7722 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
7723 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
7724 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
7725 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
7726 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
7727 specify the list.
7728
7729 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
7730 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
7731 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
7732 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
7733<
7734 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7735
7736 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
7737 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
7738 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
7739
7740 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7741 second argument: >
7742 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
7743<
7744 *setreg()*
7745setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7746 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
7747 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
7748 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
7749 {regname} must be one character.
7750
7751 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
7752 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
7753 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
7754 then the value is appended.
7755
7756 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7757 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
7758 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
7759 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
7760 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
7761 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
7762 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
7763 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7764
7765 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
7766 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
7767 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
7768 mode is never selected automatically.
7769 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7770
7771 *E883*
7772 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
7773 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
7774 items act like empty strings.
7775
7776 Examples: >
7777 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
7778 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
7779 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
7780 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
7781
7782< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
7783 register: >
7784 :let var_a = getreginfo()
7785 :call setreg('a', var_a)
7786< or: >
7787 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7788 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
7789 ....
7790 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
7791< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
7792 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
7793 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
7794 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
7795
7796 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7797 nothing: >
7798 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
7799
7800< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7801 second argument: >
7802 GetText()->setreg('a')
7803
7804settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
7805 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
7806 |t:var|
7807 The {varname} argument is a string.
7808 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7809 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
7810 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
7811 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
7812 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7813
7814 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7815 third argument: >
7816 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
7817
7818settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
7819 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
7820 {val}.
7821 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
7822 use |setwinvar()|.
7823 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7824 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
7825 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7826 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7827 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
7828 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
7829 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
7830 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
7831 Examples: >
7832 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
7833 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
7834< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7835
7836 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7837 fourth argument: >
7838 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
7839
7840settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
7841 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
7842 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7843
7844 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
7845 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
7846 stack.
7847 *E962*
7848 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
7849 argument:
7850 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
7851 stack is replaced.
7852 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
7853 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
7854 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
7855 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
7856 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
7857
7858 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
7859 stack after the modification.
7860
7861 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7862
7863 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
7864 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
7865 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
7866
7867< Save and restore the tag stack: >
7868 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
7869 " do something else
7870 call settagstack(1003, stack)
7871 unlet stack
7872<
7873 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7874 second argument: >
7875 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
7876
7877setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
7878 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7879 Examples: >
7880 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
7881 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
7882
7883< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7884 third argument: >
7885 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
7886
7887sha256({string}) *sha256()*
7888 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
7889 checksum of {string}.
7890
7891 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7892 GetText()->sha256()
7893
7894< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
7895
7896shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
7897 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
7898 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
7899 (MS-Windows, Linux, and MacOS) then it will enclose {string}
7900 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
7901 quotes.
7902 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
7903 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
7904 {string}.
7905 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
7906 replace all "'" with "'\''".
7907
7908 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
7909 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
7910 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
7911 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
7912 command.
7913
7914 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
7915 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
7916 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
7917 even when inside single quotes.
7918
7919 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
7920 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
7921 escaped a second time.
7922
7923 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
7924 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
7925 character inside single quotes.
7926
7927 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
7928 :exe '!dir ' . shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
7929< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
7930 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
7931 :call system("chmod +w -- " . shellescape(expand("%")))
7932< See also |::S|.
7933
7934 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7935 GetCommand()->shellescape()
7936
7937shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
7938 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
7939 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
7940 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
7941 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
7942 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
7943
7944 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
7945 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
7946 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
7947 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
7948
7949 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7950 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
7951
7952sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
7953
7954
7955simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
7956 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
7957 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
7958 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
7959 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
7960 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
7961 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
7962 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
7963 standard).
7964 Example: >
7965 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
7966< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
7967 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
7968 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
7969 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
7970 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
7971
7972 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7973 GetName()->simplify()
7974
7975sin({expr}) *sin()*
7976 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
7977 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
7978 Examples: >
7979 :echo sin(100)
7980< -0.506366 >
7981 :echo sin(-4.01)
7982< 0.763301
7983
7984 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7985 Compute()->sin()
7986<
7987 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
7988
7989
7990sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
7991 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
7992 [-inf, inf].
7993 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
7994 Examples: >
7995 :echo sinh(0.5)
7996< 0.521095 >
7997 :echo sinh(-0.9)
7998< -1.026517
7999
8000 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8001 Compute()->sinh()
8002<
8003 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8004
8005
8006slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8007 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8008 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8009 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8010 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8011 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8012 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8013
8014 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8015 GetList()->slice(offset)
8016
8017
8018sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
8019 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8020
8021 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8022 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8023
8024< When {func} is omitted, is empty or zero, then sort() uses the
8025 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8026 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8027 current buffer use |:sort|.
8028
8029 When {func} is given and it is '1' or 'i' then case is
8030 ignored.
8031
8032 When {func} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
8033 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8034 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8035 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8036 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8037 case. Example: >
8038 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8039 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8040 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8041< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8042>
8043 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8044 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8045 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8046< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8047 This does not work properly on Mac.
8048
8049 When {func} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
8050 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8051 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8052 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8053
8054 When {func} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
8055 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8056 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8057
8058 When {func} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
8059 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8060
8061 When {func} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
8062 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8063 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8064 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8065 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8066
8067 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8068 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8069
8070 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8071 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8072 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8073 same order as they were originally.
8074
8075 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8076 mylist->sort()
8077
8078< Also see |uniq()|.
8079
8080 Example: >
8081 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8082 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8083 endfunc
8084 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8085< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8086 ignores overflow: >
8087 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8088 return a:i1 - a:i2
8089 endfunc
8090< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8091 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8092<
8093sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8094 Stop playing all sounds.
8095
8096 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8097 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8098
8099 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8100
8101 *sound_playevent()*
8102sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8103 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8104 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8105 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8106 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8107 call sound_playevent('bell')
8108< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8109 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8110 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8111
8112 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8113 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8114 argument is the status:
8115 0 sound was played to the end
8116 1 sound was interrupted
8117 2 error occurred after sound started
8118 Example: >
8119 func Callback(id, status)
8120 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8121 endfunc
8122 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8123
8124< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8125
8126 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8127 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8128
8129 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8130 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8131
8132< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8133
8134 *sound_playfile()*
8135sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8136 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8137 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8138 with this command: >
8139 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8140
8141< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8142 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8143
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00008144< There is no error *E538* , but can listen to 538.nl.
8145 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008146
8147
8148sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8149 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8150 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8151
8152 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8153 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8154
8155 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8156 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8157
8158 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8159 soundid->sound_stop()
8160
8161< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8162
8163 *soundfold()*
8164soundfold({word})
8165 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8166 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8167 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8168 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8169 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8170 the method can be quite slow.
8171
8172 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8173 GetWord()->soundfold()
8174<
8175 *spellbadword()*
8176spellbadword([{sentence}])
8177 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8178 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8179 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8180 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8181
8182 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8183 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8184 result is an empty string.
8185
8186 The return value is a list with two items:
8187 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8188 - The type of the spelling error:
8189 "bad" spelling mistake
8190 "rare" rare word
8191 "local" word only valid in another region
8192 "caps" word should start with Capital
8193 Example: >
8194 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8195< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8196
8197 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8198 of 'spelllang' are used.
8199
8200 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8201 GetText()->spellbadword()
8202<
8203 *spellsuggest()*
8204spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8205 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8206 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8207 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8208
8209 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8210 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8211 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8212
8213 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8214 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8215 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8216 replace a line.
8217
8218 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8219 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8220 although it may appear capitalized.
8221
8222 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8223 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8224
8225 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8226 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8227
8228split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8229 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8230 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8231 item.
8232 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8233 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8234 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8235 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8236 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8237 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8238 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8239 Example: >
8240 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8241< To split a string in individual characters: >
8242 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8243< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8244 the end of the pattern: >
8245 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8246< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8247 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8248 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8249< The opposite function is |join()|.
8250
8251 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8252 GetString()->split()
8253
8254sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8255 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8256 |Float|.
8257 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8258 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8259 Examples: >
8260 :echo sqrt(100)
8261< 10.0 >
8262 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8263< nan
8264 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8265
8266 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8267 Compute()->sqrt()
8268<
8269 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8270
8271
8272srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8273 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8274 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8275 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8276 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8277 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8278 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8279 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8280
8281 Examples: >
8282 :let seed = srand()
8283 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8284 :echo rand(seed)
8285
8286state([{what}]) *state()*
8287 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8288 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8289 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8290 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8291 Yes: then do it right away.
8292 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8293 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8294 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8295 messages and callbacks).
8296 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8297 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8298 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8299 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8300 Also see |mode()|.
8301
8302 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8303 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8304 if state('s') == ''
8305 " screen has not scrolled
8306<
8307 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8308 something is busy:
8309 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8310 stuffed command
8311 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8312 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8313 x executing an autocommand
8314 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8315 ch_readraw() when reading json
8316 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8317 |f| or a count
8318 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8319 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8320 s screen has scrolled for messages
8321
8322str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8323 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8324 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8325 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8326 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8327 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8328 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8329 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8330 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8331 thousand.
8332 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8333 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8334 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8335 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8336 |substitute()|: >
8337 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8338<
8339 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8340 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8341<
8342 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8343
8344str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8345 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8346 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8347 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8348 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8349< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8350
8351 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8352 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8353 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8354 properly: >
8355 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8356
8357< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8358 GetString()->str2list()
8359
8360
8361str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8362 Convert string {string} to a number.
8363 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8364 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8365 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8366
8367 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8368 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8369 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8370 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8371<
8372 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8373 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8374 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8375 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8376 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8377
8378 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8379 GetText()->str2nr()
8380
8381
8382strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8383 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8384 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8385 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8386 composing characters separately.
8387
8388 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8389
8390 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8391 GetText()->strcharlen()
8392
8393
8394strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8395 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8396 of byte index and length.
8397 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8398 counted separately.
8399 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8400 similar to |slice()|.
8401 When a character index is used where a character does not
8402 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8403 example: >
8404 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8405< results in 'a'.
8406
8407 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8408 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8409
8410
8411strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8412 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8413 in String {string}.
8414 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8415 counted separately.
8416 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8417 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8418
8419 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8420
8421 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8422 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8423 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8424 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8425 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8426 endfunction
8427 else
8428 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8429 if a:skipcc
8430 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8431 else
8432 return strchars(a:str)
8433 endif
8434 endfunction
8435 endif
8436<
8437 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8438 GetText()->strchars()
8439
8440strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8441 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8442 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8443 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8444 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8445 matters for Tab characters.
8446 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8447 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8448 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8449 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8450 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8451 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8452
8453 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8454 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8455
8456strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8457 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8458 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8459 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8460 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8461 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8462 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8463 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8464 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8465 Examples: >
8466 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8467 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8468 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8469 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8470 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8471 Show mod time of file.c.
8472< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8473 :if exists("*strftime")
8474
8475< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8476 GetFormat()->strftime()
8477
8478strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
8479 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
8480 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
8481 separate characters here.
8482 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8483
8484 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8485 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8486
8487stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8488 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8489 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8490 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8491 This can be used to find a second match: >
8492 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8493 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8494< The search is done case-sensitive.
8495 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8496 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8497 See also |strridx()|.
8498 Examples: >
8499 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8500 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8501 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8502< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8503 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8504 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8505
8506 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8507 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8508<
8509 *string()*
8510string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8511 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8512 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8513 {expr} type result ~
8514 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8515 Number 123
8516 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8517 Funcref function('name')
8518 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8519 List [item, item]
8520 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8521
8522 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8523 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8524 will then fail.
8525
8526 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8527 mylist->string()
8528
8529< Also see |strtrans()|.
8530
8531
8532strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8533 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8534 {string} in bytes.
8535 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8536 For other types an error is given.
8537 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8538 |strchars()|.
8539 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8540
8541 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8542 GetString()->strlen()
8543
8544strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8545 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8546 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8547 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8548 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8549 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8550 following composing characters).
8551 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8552 |strcharpart()|.
8553
8554 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8555 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8556 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8557 end of the {src}. >
8558 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8559 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8560 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8561 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8562
8563< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8564 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8565 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8566<
8567 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8568 GetText()->strpart(5)
8569
8570strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8571 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8572 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8573 the format specified in {format}.
8574
8575 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8576 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8577 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8578 matters.
8579
8580 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8581 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8582 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8583 result.
8584
8585 See also |strftime()|.
8586 Examples: >
8587 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8588< 862156163 >
8589 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8590< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8591 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8592< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8593
8594 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8595 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8596<
8597 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8598 :if exists("*strptime")
8599
8600strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8601 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8602 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8603 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8604 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8605 match: >
8606 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8607 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8608< The search is done case-sensitive.
8609 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8610 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8611 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8612 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8613 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8614< *strrchr()*
8615 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8616 function strrchr().
8617
8618 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8619 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8620
8621strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8622 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8623 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8624 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8625 echo strtrans(@a)
8626< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8627 starting a new line.
8628
8629 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8630 GetString()->strtrans()
8631
8632strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8633 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8634 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8635 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8636 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8637 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8638 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8639
8640 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8641 GetString()->strwidth()
8642
8643submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8644 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8645 substitute() function.
8646 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8647 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8648 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8649 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8650 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8651
8652 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8653 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8654 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8655 text.
8656 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8657 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8658 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8659
8660 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8661 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8662
8663 Examples: >
8664 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8665 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8666< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8667 A line break is included as a newline character.
8668
8669 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8670 GetNr()->submatch()
8671
8672substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8673 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8674 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8675 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8676 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
8677
8678 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
8679 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
8680 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
8681 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
8682 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
8683 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
8684 used.
8685
8686 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
8687 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
8688 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
8689 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
8690
8691 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
8692 unmodified.
8693
8694 Example: >
8695 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
8696< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
8697 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
8698< results in "TESTING".
8699
8700 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
8701 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
8702 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
8703 \ '\=nr2char("0x" . submatch(1))', 'g')
8704
8705< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
8706 optional argument. Example: >
8707 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
8708< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
8709 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
8710 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
8711 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' . m[1]}, 'g')
8712
8713< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8714 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
8715
8716swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
8717 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
8718 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
8719 version Vim version
8720 user user name
8721 host host name
8722 fname original file name
8723 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
8724 file
8725 mtime last modification time in seconds
8726 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
8727 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
8728 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
8729 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
8730 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
8731 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
8732 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
8733 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
8734
8735 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8736 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
8737
8738swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
8739 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
8740 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8741 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
8742 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
8743 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
8744
8745 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8746 GetBufname()->swapname()
8747
8748synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
8749 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
8750 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
8751 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
8752 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
8753
8754 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
8755 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
8756 Note that when the position is after the last character,
8757 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
8758 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8759
8760 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
8761 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
8762 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
8763 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
8764 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
8765 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
8766 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
8767
8768 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
8769 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
8770<
8771
8772synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
8773 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
8774 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
8775 about a syntax item.
8776 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
8777 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
8778 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
8779 used (GUI, cterm or term).
8780 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
8781 {what} result
8782 "name" the name of the syntax item
8783 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
8784 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
8785 term: empty string)
8786 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
8787 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
8788 |highlight-font|
8789 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
8790 |highlight-guisp|
8791 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
8792 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
8793 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
8794 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
8795 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
8796 "bold" "1" if bold
8797 "italic" "1" if italic
8798 "reverse" "1" if reverse
8799 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
8800 "standout" "1" if standout
8801 "underline" "1" if underlined
8802 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
8803 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
8804
8805 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
8806 cursor): >
8807 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
8808<
8809 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8810 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8811
8812
8813synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
8814 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
8815 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
8816 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
8817 ":highlight link" are followed.
8818
8819 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8820 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8821
8822synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
8823 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
8824 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
8825 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
8826 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8827 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
8828 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
8829 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
8830 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
8831 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
8832 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
8833 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
8834 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
8835 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
8836 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
8837 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
8838 and replaced by the character "X", then:
8839 call returns ~
8840 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8841 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8842 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8843 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8844 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8845 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
8846
8847
8848synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
8849 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
8850 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
8851 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
8852 like what |synID()| returns.
8853 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
8854 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
8855 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
8856 transparent item.
8857 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
8858 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
8859 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
8860 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
8861 endfor
8862< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
8863 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
8864 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
8865 valid positions.
8866
8867system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
8868 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
8869 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
8870
8871 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
8872 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
8873 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
8874 separators yourself.
8875 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
8876 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
8877 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
8878 list items converted to NULs).
8879 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
8880 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
8881 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
8882 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
8883
8884 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
8885
8886 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
8887 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
8888 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
8889 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
8890 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
8891<
8892 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
8893 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
8894 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
8895 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
8896 cause trouble.
8897 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
8898
8899 The result is a String. Example: >
8900 :let files = system("ls " . shellescape(expand('%:h')))
8901 :let files = system('ls ' . expand('%:h:S'))
8902
8903< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
8904 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
8905 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
8906 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
8907 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
8908
8909 The command executed is constructed using several options:
8910 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
8911 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
8912 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
8913 concatenated commands.
8914
8915 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
8916 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
8917
8918 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
8919 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
8920
8921 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
8922 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
8923 when using a security agent application.
8924 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
8925 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
8926
8927 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8928 :echo GetCmd()->system()
8929
8930
8931systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
8932 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
8933 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
8934 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
8935 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
8936 result ends in a NL.
8937 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
8938
8939 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
8940 use |system()| and |split()|: >
8941 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
8942<
8943 Returns an empty string on error.
8944
8945 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8946 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
8947
8948
8949tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
8950 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
8951 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
8952 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
8953 omitted the current tab page is used.
8954 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
8955 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
8956 let buflist = []
8957 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
8958 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
8959 endfor
8960< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
8961
8962 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8963 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
8964
8965tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
8966 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
8967 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
8968
8969 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
8970 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
8971 count).
8972 # the number of the last accessed tab page
8973 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
8974 previous tab page 0 is returned.
8975 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
8976
8977
8978tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
8979 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
8980 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
8981 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
8982 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
8983 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
8984 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
8985 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
8986 Useful examples: >
8987 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
8988 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
8989< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
8990
8991 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8992 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
8993<
8994 *tagfiles()*
8995tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
8996 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
8997
8998
8999taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9000 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9001
9002 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9003 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9004 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9005
9006 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9007 entries:
9008 name Name of the tag.
9009 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9010 defined. It is either relative to the
9011 current directory or a full path.
9012 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9013 the file.
9014 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9015 entry depends on the language specific
9016 kind values. Only available when
9017 using a tags file generated by
9018 Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
9019 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9020 |static-tag| for more information.
9021 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9022 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9023 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9024 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9025 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9026 contained in.
9027
9028 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9029 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9030
9031 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9032
9033 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9034 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9035 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9036 search regular expression pattern.
9037
9038 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9039 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9040 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9041
9042 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9043 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9044
9045tan({expr}) *tan()*
9046 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9047 in the range [-inf, inf].
9048 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9049 Examples: >
9050 :echo tan(10)
9051< 0.648361 >
9052 :echo tan(-4.01)
9053< -1.181502
9054
9055 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9056 Compute()->tan()
9057<
9058 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9059
9060
9061tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9062 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9063 range [-1, 1].
9064 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9065 Examples: >
9066 :echo tanh(0.5)
9067< 0.462117 >
9068 :echo tanh(-1)
9069< -0.761594
9070
9071 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9072 Compute()->tanh()
9073<
9074 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9075
9076
9077tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9078 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9079 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9080 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9081 :let tmpfile = tempname()
9082 :exe "redir > " . tmpfile
9083< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9084 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9085 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9086 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9087
9088
9089term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9090
9091
9092terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9093 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9094 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9095 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9096 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9097 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9098 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9099 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9100 mouse mouse type supported
9101
9102 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9103
9104 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9105 an empty dictionary.
9106
9107 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9108 current cursor style.
9109 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9110 request the cursor blink status.
9111 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9112 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9113 and |t_RC| on startup.
9114
9115 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9116 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9117
9118 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9119
9120 Also see:
9121 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9122 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9123 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9124
9125
9126test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9127
9128
9129 *timer_info()*
9130timer_info([{id}])
9131 Return a list with information about timers.
9132 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9133 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9134 returned.
9135 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9136
9137 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9138 these items:
9139 "id" the timer ID
9140 "time" time the timer was started with
9141 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9142 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9143 -1 means forever
9144 "callback" the callback
9145 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9146
9147 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9148 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9149
9150< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9151
9152timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9153 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9154 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9155 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9156 has passed.
9157
9158 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9159 for a short time.
9160
9161 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9162 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9163 See |non-zero-arg|.
9164
9165 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9166 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9167
9168< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9169
9170 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9171timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9172 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9173
9174 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9175 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9176 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9177
9178 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9179 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9180 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9181 waiting for input.
9182 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9183 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9184
9185 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9186 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9187 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9188 the callback will be called once.
9189 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9190 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9191 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9192 messages.
9193
9194 Example: >
9195 func MyHandler(timer)
9196 echo 'Handler called'
9197 endfunc
9198 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9199 \ {'repeat': 3})
9200< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9201 intervals.
9202
9203 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9204 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9205
9206< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9207 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9208
9209timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9210 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9211 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9212 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9213
9214 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9215 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9216
9217< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9218
9219timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9220 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9221 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9222 timers there is no error.
9223
9224 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9225
9226tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9227 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9228 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9229 the string).
9230
9231 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9232 GetText()->tolower()
9233
9234toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9235 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9236 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9237 the string).
9238
9239 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9240 GetText()->toupper()
9241
9242tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9243 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9244 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9245 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9246 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9247 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9248 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9249
9250 Examples: >
9251 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9252< returns "Hello THere" >
9253 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9254< returns "{blob}"
9255
9256 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9257 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9258
9259trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9260 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9261 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9262
9263 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9264 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9265 space character 0xa0.
9266
9267 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9268 characters:
9269 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9270 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9271 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9272 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9273
9274 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9275
9276 Examples: >
9277 echo trim(" some text ")
9278< returns "some text" >
9279 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") . "_TAIL"
9280< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9281 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9282< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9283 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9284< returns " vim"
9285
9286 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9287 GetText()->trim()
9288
9289trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9290 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9291 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9292 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9293 Examples: >
9294 echo trunc(1.456)
9295< 1.0 >
9296 echo trunc(-5.456)
9297< -5.0 >
9298 echo trunc(4.0)
9299< 4.0
9300
9301 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9302 Compute()->trunc()
9303<
9304 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9305
9306 *type()*
9307type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9308 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9309 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9310 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9311 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9312 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9313 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9314 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9315 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9316 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9317 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9318 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9319 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9320 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9321 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9322 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9323 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9324 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9325 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9326 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9327 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9328 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9329 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9330< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9331 :if exists('v:t_number')
9332
9333< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9334 mylist->type()
9335
9336
9337typename({expr}) *typename()*
9338 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9339 Example: >
9340 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9341 list<number>
9342
9343
9344undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9345 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9346 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9347 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9348 the undo file exists.
9349 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9350 is used internally.
9351 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9352 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9353 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9354 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9355 returns an empty string.
9356
9357 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9358 GetFilename()->undofile()
9359
9360undotree() *undotree()*
9361 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9362 the following items:
9363 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9364 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9365 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9366 when some changes were undone.
9367 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9368 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9369 something readable.
9370 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9371 write yet.
9372 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9373 tree.
9374 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9375 This happens when waiting from input from the
9376 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9377 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9378 undo blocks.
9379
9380 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9381 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9382 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9383 |:undolist|.
9384 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9385 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9386 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9387 that was added. This marks the last change
9388 and where further changes will be added.
9389 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9390 that was undone. This marks the current
9391 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9392 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9393 undone after the last change this item will
9394 not appear anywhere.
9395 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9396 write. The number is the write count. The
9397 first write has number 1, the last one the
9398 "save_last" mentioned above.
9399 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9400 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9401 item.
9402
9403uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9404 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9405 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9406 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9407 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9408< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9409 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9410
9411 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9412 mylist->uniq()
9413
9414values({dict}) *values()*
9415 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9416 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9417
9418 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9419 mydict->values()
9420
9421virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
9422 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9423 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9424 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9425 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9426 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9427 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9428 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9429 For the byte position use |col()|.
9430 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
9431 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
9432 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9433 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9434 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
9435 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9436 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
9437 The accepted positions are:
9438 . the cursor position
9439 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9440 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9441 plus one)
9442 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9443 returned)
9444 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9445 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9446 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9447 that it's updated right away.
9448 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9449 Examples: >
9450 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
9451 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
9452 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9453< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9454 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9455 all lines: >
9456 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9457
9458< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9459 GetPos()->virtcol()
9460
9461
9462visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9463 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9464 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9465 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9466 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9467 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9468 respectively.
9469 Example: >
9470 :exe "normal " . visualmode()
9471< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9472 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9473 Visual mode that was used.
9474 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9475 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9476 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9477 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9478 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9479
9480wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9481 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9482 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9483 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9484 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9485
9486 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9487 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9488<
9489 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9490
9491win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9492 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9493 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9494 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9495 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9496 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9497 Example: >
9498 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9499< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9500 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
9501
9502 *E994*
9503 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9504 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9505 an empty string is returned.
9506
9507 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9508 second argument: >
9509 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9510
9511win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9512 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9513 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9514
9515 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9516 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9517
9518win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9519 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9520 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9521 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9522 number 1.
9523 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9524 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9525 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9526
9527 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9528 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9529
9530
9531win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9532 Return the type of the window:
9533 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9534 used to execute autocommands.
9535 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9536 (empty) normal window
9537 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9538 "popup" popup window |popup|
9539 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9540 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9541 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9542
9543 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9544 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9545 |window-ID|.
9546
9547 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9548 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9549 returns "popup".
9550
9551 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9552 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9553<
9554win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9555 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9556 tabpage.
9557 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9558
9559 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9560 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9561
9562win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9563 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9564 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9565 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9566
9567 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9568 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9569
9570win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9571 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9572 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9573
9574 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9575 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9576
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +00009577win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
9578 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
9579 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
9580 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
9581 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
9582 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
9583 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
9584 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
9585 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
9586 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
9587 FALSE otherwise.
9588
9589 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9590 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
9591
9592win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
9593 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
9594 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
9595 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
9596 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
9597 line will change the height of the window and the height of
9598 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
9599 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
9600 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
9601 be found and FALSE otherwise.
9602
9603 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9604 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
9605
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009606win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9607 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9608 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9609 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9610 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9611 for the current window.
9612 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9613 tabpage.
9614
9615 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9616 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9617<
9618win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9619 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9620 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9621 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9622 then closing {nr}.
9623
9624 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9625 Both must be in the current tab page.
9626
9627 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9628
9629 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9630 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9631 like with |:vsplit|.
9632 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9633 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9634 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9635 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9636 'splitright' are used.
9637
9638 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9639 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9640<
9641
9642 *winbufnr()*
9643winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9644 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9645 the |window-ID|.
9646 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
9647 window is returned.
9648 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9649 Example: >
9650 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
9651<
9652 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9653 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
9654<
9655 *wincol()*
9656wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
9657 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
9658 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
9659
9660 *windowsversion()*
9661windowsversion()
9662 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
9663 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
9664 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
9665 an empty string.
9666
9667winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
9668 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9669 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9670 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
9671 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9672 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
9673 This excludes any window toolbar line.
9674 Examples: >
9675 :echo "The current window has " . winheight(0) . " lines."
9676
9677< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9678 GetWinid()->winheight()
9679<
9680winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
9681 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
9682 in a tabpage.
9683
9684 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
9685 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
9686 returns an empty list.
9687
9688 For a leaf window, it returns:
9689 ['leaf', {winid}]
9690 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
9691 returns:
9692 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
9693 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
9694 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
9695
9696 Example: >
9697 " Only one window in the tab page
9698 :echo winlayout()
9699 ['leaf', 1000]
9700 " Two horizontally split windows
9701 :echo winlayout()
9702 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
9703 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
9704 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
9705 " middle window
9706 :echo winlayout(2)
9707 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
9708 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
9709<
9710 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9711 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
9712<
9713 *winline()*
9714winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9715 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
9716 the window. The first line is one.
9717 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
9718 first, this may cause a scroll.
9719
9720 *winnr()*
9721winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9722 window. The top window has number 1.
9723 Returns zero for a popup window.
9724
9725 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9726 $ the number of the last window (the window
9727 count).
9728 # the number of the last accessed window (where
9729 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
9730 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
9731 returned.
9732 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
9733 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
9734 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
9735 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
9736 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
9737 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
9738 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
9739 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
9740 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
9741 |:wincmd|.
9742 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
9743 Examples: >
9744 let window_count = winnr('$')
9745 let prev_window = winnr('#')
9746 let wnum = winnr('3k')
9747
9748< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9749 GetWinval()->winnr()
9750<
9751 *winrestcmd()*
9752winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
9753 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
9754 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
9755 unchanged.
9756 Example: >
9757 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
9758 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
9759 :exe cmd
9760<
9761 *winrestview()*
9762winrestview({dict})
9763 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
9764 the view of the current window.
9765 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
9766 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
9767 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
9768 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
9769<
9770 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
9771 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
9772 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
9773 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
9774
9775 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
9776 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
9777
9778 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9779 GetView()->winrestview()
9780<
9781 *winsaveview()*
9782winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
9783 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
9784 restore the view.
9785 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
9786 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
9787 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
9788 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
9789 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
9790 The return value includes:
9791 lnum cursor line number
9792 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009793 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009794 returns)
9795 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009796 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
9797 the first column is zero, as opposed
9798 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
9799 |$| command it will be a very large
9800 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009801 topline first line in the window
9802 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
9803 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
9804 'wrap' is off
9805 skipcol columns skipped
9806 Note that no option values are saved.
9807
9808
9809winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
9810 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9811 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9812 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
9813 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9814 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
9815 Examples: >
9816 :echo "The current window has " . winwidth(0) . " columns."
9817 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
9818 : 50 wincmd |
9819 :endif
9820< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
9821 option.
9822
9823 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9824 GetWinid()->winwidth()
9825
9826
9827wordcount() *wordcount()*
9828 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
9829 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
9830 |g_CTRL-G|
9831 The return value includes:
9832 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
9833 chars Number of chars in the buffer
9834 words Number of words in the buffer
9835 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
9836 (not in Visual mode)
9837 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
9838 (not in Visual mode)
9839 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
9840 (not in Visual mode)
9841 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
9842 (only in Visual mode)
9843 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
9844 (only in Visual mode)
9845 visual_words Number of words visually selected
9846 (only in Visual mode)
9847
9848
9849 *writefile()*
9850writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
9851 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
9852 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
9853 or Number.
9854 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
9855 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
9856 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
9857
9858 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
9859 unmodified.
9860
9861 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
9862 appended to the file: >
9863 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
9864 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
9865<
9866 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
9867 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
9868 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
9869 crashes.
9870 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
9871 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
9872 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
9873 when 'fsync' is set.
9874
9875 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
9876 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
9877 to writefile().
9878 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
9879 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
9880 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
9881 fails.
9882 Also see |readfile()|.
9883 To copy a file byte for byte: >
9884 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
9885 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
9886
9887< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9888 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
9889
9890
9891xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
9892 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
9893 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
9894 Example: >
9895 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
9896<
9897 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9898 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
9899<
9900
9901==============================================================================
99023. Feature list *feature-list*
9903
9904There are three types of features:
99051. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
9906 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
9907 :if has("cindent")
9908< *gui_running*
99092. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
9910 Example: >
9911 :if has("gui_running")
9912< *has-patch*
99133. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
9914 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
9915 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
9916 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
9917< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
9918 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
9919 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
9920 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
9921 version 6.2.148 or later): >
9922 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
9923
9924Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
9925use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
9926
9927
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9930amiga Amiga version of Vim.
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9934autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
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9937balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
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9940 work.
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9942bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
9943builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
9944byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
9945channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
9946cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
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9970 true, of course!
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9976filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
9977 read/write/filter commands
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9979 |+find_in_path|.
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9981fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
9982 this is not present).
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10047ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10048osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10049osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10050packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10051path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10052perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10053persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10054postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10055printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10056profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10057python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10058python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10059python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10060python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10061python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10062python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10063pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10064qnx QNX version of Vim.
10065quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10066reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10067rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10068ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10069scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10070showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10071signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10072smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10073sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10074sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10075spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10076startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10077statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10078 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10079sun SunOS version of Vim.
10080sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10081syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10082syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10083 current buffer.
10084system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10085tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10086 |tag-binary-search|.
10087tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10088 |tag-old-static|.
10089tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10090termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10091terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10092terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10093termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10094textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10095textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10096tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10097 or terminfo file.
10098timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10099title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10100toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10101ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10102ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10103unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10104unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10105user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10106vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10107vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10108 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10109vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10110 (always true)
10111vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10112 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010113vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010114viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10115vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10116vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10117vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10118virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10119visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10120visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10121 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10122vms VMS version of Vim.
10123vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10124vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10125 out if it works in the current console).
10126wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10127wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10128win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10129win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10130 64 bits)
10131win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10132win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10133win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10134winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10135windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10136 (always true)
10137writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10138xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10139xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10140xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10141xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10142 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10143xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10144xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10145xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10146xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10147 xterm screen.
10148x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10149
10150
10151==============================================================================
101524. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10153
10154This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10155|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10156pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10157same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10158When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10159pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10160>
10161 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10162 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10163 aa
10164 xx
10165 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10166 a
10167 x
10168
10169Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10170"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10171"\n".
10172
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