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Bram Moolenaar71b6d332022-09-10 13:13:14 +01001*builtin.txt* For Vim version 9.0. Last change: 2022 Sep 10
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +010063autocmd_add({acmds}) Bool add a list of autocmds and groups
64autocmd_delete({acmds}) Bool delete a list of autocmds and groups
65autocmd_get([{opts}]) List return a list of autocmds
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000066balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
67balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
68balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
69blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
70browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
71 String put up a file requester
72browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
73bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
74bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
75buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
76bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
77bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
78bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
79bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
80bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
81bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
82byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
83byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
84byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
85call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
86 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
87ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
88ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
89ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
90ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
91ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
92 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
93ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
94 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
95ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
96ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
97ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
98ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
99ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
100ch_open({address} [, {options}])
101 Channel open a channel to {address}
102ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
103ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
104 Blob read Blob from {handle}
105ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
106 String read raw from {handle}
107ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
108 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
109ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
110 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
111ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
112 none set options for {handle}
113ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
114 String status of channel {handle}
115changenr() Number current change number
116char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
117charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
118charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
119charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
120 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
121chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
122cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
123clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
124col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
125complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
126complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
127complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
128complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
129confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
130 Number number of choice picked by user
131copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
132cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
133cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
134count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
135 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
136cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
137 Number checks existence of cscope connection
138cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
139 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
140cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
141debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
142deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
143delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
144deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
145 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
146did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
147diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
148diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
149digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
150digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
151digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
152digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
153echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
154empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
155environ() Dict return environment variables
156escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
157eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
158eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
159executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
160execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
161exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
162exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
163exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
164exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
165expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
166 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100167expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
168 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000169extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
170 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
171extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
172 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
173 List or Dictionary
174feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
175filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
176filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
177filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
178 remove items from {expr1} where
179 {expr2} is 0
180finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
181 String find directory {name} in {path}
182findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
183 String find file {name} in {path}
184flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
185flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
186 List flatten a copy of {list}
187float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
188floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
189fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
190fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
191fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
192foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
193foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
194foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
195foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
196foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
197foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +0100198fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) String get full command from {name}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000199funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
200 Funcref reference to function {name}
201function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
202 Funcref named reference to function {name}
203garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
204get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
205get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
206get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
207getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
208getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
209 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
210getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
211 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
212getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
213getchar([expr]) Number or String
214 get one character from the user
215getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
216getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
217getcharsearch() Dict last character search
218getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100219getcmdcompltype() String return the type of the current
220 command-line completion
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000221getcmdline() String return the current command-line
222getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100223getcmdscreenpos() Number return cursor screen position in
224 command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000225getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
226getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
227getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
228 List list of cmdline completion matches
229getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
230getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
231getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
232getenv({name}) String return environment variable
233getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
234getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
235getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
236getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
237getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
238getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
239getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
240 List list of jump list items
241getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
242getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
243getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
244getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
245getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
246getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
247getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
248getpid() Number process ID of Vim
249getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
250getqflist() List list of quickfix items
251getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
252getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
253 String or List contents of a register
254getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
255getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +0100256getscriptinfo([{opts}]) List list of sourced scripts
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000257gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
258gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
259 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
260gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
261 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
262gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
263gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
264getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
265getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
266getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
267getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
268getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
269 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
270glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
271 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
272glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
273globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
274 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
275has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
276has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
277haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
278 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
279 or |:tcd|
280hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
281 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
282histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
283histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
284histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
285histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
286hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
287hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
288hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
289hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
290hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
291iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
292indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
293index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
294 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +0100295indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]])
296 Number index in {object} where {expr} is true
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000297input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
298 String get input from the user
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +0100299inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000300 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
301inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
302inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
303inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
304inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
305insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
306interrupt() none interrupt script execution
307invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +0100308isabsolutepath({path}) Number |TRUE| if {path} is an absolute path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000309isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
310isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
311 (positive or negative)
312islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
313isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
314items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
315job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
316job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
317job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
318job_start({command} [, {options}])
319 Job start a job
320job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
321job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
322join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
323js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
324js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
325json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
326json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
327keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +0100328keytrans({string}) String translate internal keycodes to a form
329 that can be used by |:map|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000330len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
331libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
332libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
333line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
334line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
335lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
336list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
337list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
338listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
339 Number add a callback to listen to changes
340listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
341listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
342localtime() Number current time
343log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
344log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
345luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
346map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
347 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
348maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
349 String or Dict
350 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
351mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
352 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100353maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000354mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
355 like |map()| but creates a new List or
356 Dictionary
357mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
358match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
359 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
360matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
361 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
362matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
363 Number highlight positions with {group}
364matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
365matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
366matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
367 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
368matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
369 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
370matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
371 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
372matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
373 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
374matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
375 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
376matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
377 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
378max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
379menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
380min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
381mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
382 Number create directory {name}
383mode([expr]) String current editing mode
384mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
385nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
386nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
387or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
388pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
389perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
390popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
391popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
392popup_clear() none close all popup windows
393popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
394popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
395popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
396popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
397popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
398popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
399popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
400popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
401popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
402popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
403popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
404popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
405popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
406popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
407popup_notification({what}, {options})
408 Number create a notification popup window
409popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
410 none set options for popup window {id}
411popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
412popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
413pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
414prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
415printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
416prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
417prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
418prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
419prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
420prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
421prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
422 none add multiple text properties
423prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
424 none remove all text properties
425prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
426 Dict search for a text property
427prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
428prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
429 Number remove a text property
430prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
431prop_type_change({name}, {props})
432 none change an existing property type
433prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
434 none delete a property type
435prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
436 Dict get property type values
437prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
438pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
439pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
440py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
441pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
442pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
443rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
444range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
445 List items from {expr} to {max}
446readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
447readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
448 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
449readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
450 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
451readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
452 List get list of lines from file {fname}
453reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
454 any reduce {object} using {func}
455reg_executing() String get the executing register name
456reg_recording() String get the recording register name
457reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
458reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
459reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
460remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
461 String send expression
462remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
463remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
464 Number check for reply string
465remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
466 String read reply string
467remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
468 String send key sequence
469remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
470remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
471 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
472remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
473 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
474remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
475rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +0100476repeat({expr}, {count}) List/Blob/String
477 repeat {expr} {count} times
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000478resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
479reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
480round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
481rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
482screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
483screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
484screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
485screencol() Number current cursor column
486screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
487screenrow() Number current cursor row
488screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
489search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
490 Number search for {pattern}
491searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
492searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
493 Number search for variable declaration
494searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
495 Number search for other end of start/end pair
496searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
497 List search for other end of start/end pair
498searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
499 List search for {pattern}
500server2client({clientid}, {string})
501 Number send reply string
502serverlist() String get a list of available servers
503setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
504 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
505 {expr}
506setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
507 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
508setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
509setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
510setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +0100511setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) Number set command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000512setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
513setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
514setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
515setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
516setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
517setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
518 Number modify location list using {list}
519setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
520 Number modify specific location list props
521setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
522setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
523setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
524setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
525 Number modify specific quickfix list props
526setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
527settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
528settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
529 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
530 page {tabnr} to {val}
531settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
532 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
533setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
534sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
535shellescape({string} [, {special}])
536 String escape {string} for use as shell
537 command argument
538shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
539sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
540sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
541sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
542sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
543 List get a list of placed signs
544sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
545 Number jump to a sign
546sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
547 Number place a sign
548sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
549sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
550sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
551sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
552 Number unplace a sign
553sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
554simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
555sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
556sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
557slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
558 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000559sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
560 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000561sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
562sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
563 Number play an event sound
564sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
565 Number play sound file {path}
566sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
567soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
568spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
569spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
570 List spelling suggestions
571split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
572 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
573sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
574srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
575state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
576str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
577str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
578 ASCII/UTF-8 value
579str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
580 Number convert String to Number
581strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
582strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
583 String {len} characters of {str} at
584 character {start}
585strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
586strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
587strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
588strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
589stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
590 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
591string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
592strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
593strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
594 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
595 byte {start}
596strptime({format}, {timestring})
597 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
598strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
599 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
600strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
601strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
602submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
603 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
604substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
605 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
606swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
607swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
608synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
609synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
610 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
611synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
612synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
613synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
614system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
615systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
616tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
617tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
618tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
619tagfiles() List tags files used
620taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
621tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
622tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
623tempname() String name for a temporary file
624term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
625 Number display difference between two dumps
626term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
627 Number displaying a screen dump
628term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
629 none dump terminal window contents
630term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
631term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
632term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
633term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
634term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
635term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
636term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
637term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
638term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
639term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
640term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
641term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
642term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
643term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
644term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
645 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
646term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
647term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
648term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
649term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
650 none set the size of a terminal
651term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
652term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
653terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
654test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
655 none make memory allocation fail
656test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
657test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
658test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
659test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
660test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000661test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000662test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
663test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
664test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
665test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
666test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
667test_null_job() Job null value for testing
668test_null_list() List null value for testing
669test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
670test_null_string() String null value for testing
671test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
672test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
673test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000674test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
675test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
676test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
677test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
678test_void() any void value for testing
679timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
680timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
681timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
682 Number create a timer
683timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
684timer_stopall() none stop all timers
685tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
686toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
687tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
688 to chars in {tostr}
689trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
690 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
691trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
692type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
693typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
694undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
695undotree() List undo file tree
696uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
697 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
698values({dict}) List values in {dict}
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100699virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) Number or List
700 screen column of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +0100701virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col})
702 Number byte index of a character on screen
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000703visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
704wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
705win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
706 String execute {command} in window {id}
707win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
708win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
709win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
710win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
711win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
712win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000713win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
714win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000715win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
716win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
717 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
718winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
719wincol() Number window column of the cursor
720windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
721winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
722winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
723winline() Number window line of the cursor
724winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
725winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
726winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
727winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
728winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
729wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
730writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
731 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
732xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
733
734==============================================================================
7352. Details *builtin-function-details*
736
737Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
738specific functionality.
739
740abs({expr}) *abs()*
741 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
742 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
743 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
744 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
745 Examples: >
746 echo abs(1.456)
747< 1.456 >
748 echo abs(-5.456)
749< 5.456 >
750 echo abs(-4)
751< 4
752
753 Can also be used as a |method|: >
754 Compute()->abs()
755
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000756
757acos({expr}) *acos()*
758 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
759 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
760 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100761 [-1, 1]. Otherwise acos() returns "nan".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000762 Examples: >
763 :echo acos(0)
764< 1.570796 >
765 :echo acos(-0.5)
766< 2.094395
767
768 Can also be used as a |method|: >
769 Compute()->acos()
770
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000771
772add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
773 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
774 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
775 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
776 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
777< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
778 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
779 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
780 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100781 Returns 1 if {object} is not a |List| or a |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000782
783 Can also be used as a |method|: >
784 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
785
786
787and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
788 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
789 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100790 Also see `or()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000791 Example: >
792 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
793< Can also be used as a |method|: >
794 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
795
796
797append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
798 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
799 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
800 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
801 the current buffer.
802 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
803 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
804 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
805 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
806 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
807 negative number results in an error. Example: >
808 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
809 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
810
811< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
812 passed as the second argument: >
813 mylist->append(lnum)
814
815
816appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
817 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
818
819 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
820 |bufload()| if needed.
821
822 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
823
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000824 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
825 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
826 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
827 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000828
829 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
830 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
831
832 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
833 error message is given. Example: >
834 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
835<
836 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
837 passed as the second argument: >
838 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
839
840
841argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
842 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
843 |arglist|.
844 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
845 window is used.
846 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
847 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
848 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
849 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
850
851 *argidx()*
852argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
853 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
854
855 *arglistid()*
856arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
857 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
858 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
859 global argument list. See |arglist|.
860 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
861
862 Without arguments use the current window.
863 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
864 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
865 page.
866 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
867
868 *argv()*
869argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
870 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
871 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
872 :let i = 0
873 :while i < argc()
874 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000875 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000876 : let i = i + 1
877 :endwhile
878< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
879 the whole |arglist| is returned.
880
881 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
882 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
883
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100884 Returns an empty string if {nr}th argument is not present in
885 the argument list. Returns an empty List if the {winid}
886 argument is invalid.
887
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000888asin({expr}) *asin()*
889 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
890 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
891 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
892 [-1, 1].
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100893 Returns "nan" if {expr} is outside the range [-1, 1]. Returns
894 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000895 Examples: >
896 :echo asin(0.8)
897< 0.927295 >
898 :echo asin(-0.5)
899< -0.523599
900
901 Can also be used as a |method|: >
902 Compute()->asin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000903
904
905assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
906
907
908
909atan({expr}) *atan()*
910 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
911 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
912 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100913 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000914 Examples: >
915 :echo atan(100)
916< 1.560797 >
917 :echo atan(-4.01)
918< -1.326405
919
920 Can also be used as a |method|: >
921 Compute()->atan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000922
923
924atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
925 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
926 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
927 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100928 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
929 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000930 Examples: >
931 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
932< -0.785398 >
933 :echo atan2(1, -1)
934< 2.356194
935
936 Can also be used as a |method|: >
937 Compute()->atan2(1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000938
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100939
940autocmd_add({acmds}) *autocmd_add()*
941 Adds a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
942
943 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
944 the following optional items:
945 bufnr buffer number to add a buffer-local autocmd.
946 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
947 item is ignored.
948 cmd Ex command to execute for this autocmd event
949 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100950 This can be either a String with a single
951 event name or a List of event names.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100952 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
953 If this group doesn't exist then it is
954 created. If not specified or empty, then the
955 default group is used.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100956 nested boolean flag, set to v:true to add a nested
957 autocmd. Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100958 once boolean flag, set to v:true to add an autocmd
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100959 which executes only once. Refer to
960 |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100961 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
962 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100963 present, then this item is ignored. This can
964 be a String with a single pattern or a List of
965 patterns.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100966 replace boolean flag, set to v:true to remove all the
967 commands associated with the specified autocmd
968 event and group and add the {cmd}. This is
969 useful to avoid adding the same command
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100970 multiple times for an autocmd event in a group.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100971
972 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure.
973 Examples: >
974 " Create a buffer-local autocmd for buffer 5
975 let acmd = {}
976 let acmd.group = 'MyGroup'
977 let acmd.event = 'BufEnter'
978 let acmd.bufnr = 5
979 let acmd.cmd = 'call BufEnterFunc()'
980 call autocmd_add([acmd])
981
982 Can also be used as a |method|: >
983 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_add()
984<
985autocmd_delete({acmds}) *autocmd_delete()*
986 Deletes a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
987
988 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
989 the following optional items:
990 bufnr buffer number to delete a buffer-local autocmd.
991 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
992 item is ignored.
993 cmd Ex command for this autocmd event
994 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
995 If '*' then all the autocmd events in this
996 group are deleted.
997 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
998 If not specified or empty, then the default
999 group is used.
1000 nested set to v:true for a nested autocmd.
1001 Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
1002 once set to v:true for an autocmd which executes
1003 only once. Refer to |autocmd-once|.
1004 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
1005 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
1006 present, then this item is ignored.
1007
1008 If only {group} is specified in a {acmds} entry and {event},
1009 {pattern} and {cmd} are not specified, then that autocmd group
1010 is deleted.
1011
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001012 Returns |v:true| on success and |v:false| on failure.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001013 Examples: >
1014 " :autocmd! BufLeave *.vim
1015 let acmd = #{event: 'BufLeave', pattern: '*.vim'}
1016 call autocmd_delete([acmd]})
1017 " :autocmd! MyGroup1 BufLeave
1018 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup1', event: 'BufLeave'}
1019 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1020 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 BufEnter *.c
1021 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: 'BufEnter',
1022 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1023 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 * *.c
1024 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: '*',
1025 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1026 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1027 " :autocmd! MyGroup3
1028 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup3'}
1029 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1030<
1031 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1032 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_delete()
1033
1034autocmd_get([{opts}]) *autocmd_get()*
1035 Returns a |List| of autocmds. If {opts} is not supplied, then
1036 returns the autocmds for all the events in all the groups.
1037
1038 The optional {opts} Dict argument supports the following
1039 items:
1040 group Autocmd group name. If specified, returns only
1041 the autocmds defined in this group. If the
1042 specified group doesn't exist, results in an
1043 error message. If set to an empty string,
1044 then the default autocmd group is used.
1045 event Autocmd event name. If specified, returns only
1046 the autocmds defined for this event. If set
1047 to "*", then returns autocmds for all the
1048 events. If the specified event doesn't exist,
1049 results in an error message.
1050 pattern Autocmd pattern. If specified, returns only
1051 the autocmds defined for this pattern.
1052 A combination of the above three times can be supplied in
1053 {opts}.
1054
1055 Each Dict in the returned List contains the following items:
1056 bufnr For buffer-local autocmds, buffer number where
1057 the autocmd is defined.
1058 cmd Command executed for this autocmd.
1059 event Autocmd event name.
1060 group Autocmd group name.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001061 nested Boolean flag, set to v:true for a nested
1062 autocmd. See |autocmd-nested|.
1063 once Boolean flag, set to v:true, if the autocmd
1064 will be executed only once. See |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001065 pattern Autocmd pattern. For a buffer-local
1066 autocmd, this will be of the form "<buffer=n>".
1067 If there are multiple commands for an autocmd event in a
1068 group, then separate items are returned for each command.
1069
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001070 Returns an empty List if an autocmd with the specified group
1071 or event or pattern is not found.
1072
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001073 Examples: >
1074 " :autocmd MyGroup
1075 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'Mygroup'})
1076 " :autocmd G BufUnload
1077 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'G', event: 'BufUnload'})
1078 " :autocmd G * *.ts
1079 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: '*', pattern: '*.ts'}
1080 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1081 " :autocmd Syntax
1082 echo autocmd_get(#{event: 'Syntax'})
1083 " :autocmd G BufEnter *.ts
1084 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: 'BufEnter',
1085 \ pattern: '*.ts'}
1086 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1087<
1088 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1089 Getopts()->autocmd_get()
1090<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001091balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
1092 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001093 not used for the List. Returns an empty string if balloon
1094 is not present.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001095
1096balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
1097 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
1098 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
1099 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
1100 split with |balloon_split()|.
1101 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
1102
1103 Example: >
1104 func GetBalloonContent()
1105 " ... initiate getting the content
1106 return ''
1107 endfunc
1108 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
1109
1110 func BalloonCallback(result)
1111 call balloon_show(a:result)
1112 endfunc
1113< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1114 GetText()->balloon_show()
1115<
1116 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
1117 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
1118 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
1119 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001120 empty string or a placeholder, e.g. "loading...".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001121
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001122 When showing a balloon is not possible then nothing happens,
1123 no error message is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001124 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
1125 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
1126
1127balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
1128 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
1129 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
1130 to show debugger output.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001131 Returns a |List| with the split lines. Returns an empty List
1132 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001133 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1134 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
1135
1136< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
1137 feature}
1138
1139blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
1140 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
1141 {blob}. Examples: >
1142 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
1143 blob2list(0z) returns []
1144< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
1145 opposite.
1146
1147 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1148 GetBlob()->blob2list()
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01001149<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001150 *browse()*
1151browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
1152 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
1153 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1154 The input fields are:
1155 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
1156 {title} title for the requester
1157 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1158 {default} default file name
1159 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
1160 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
1161
1162 *browsedir()*
1163browsedir({title}, {initdir})
1164 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
1165 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1166 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1167 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1168 to be used.
1169 The input fields are:
1170 {title} title for the requester
1171 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1172 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1173 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1174
1175bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001176 Add a buffer to the buffer list with name {name} (must be a
1177 String).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001178 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1179 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1180 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1181 buffer is always created.
1182 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1183 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1184 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1185 call bufload(bufnr)
1186 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001187< Returns 0 on error.
1188 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001189 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1190
1191bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1192 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1193 {buf} exists.
1194 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1195 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1196
1197 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1198 exactly. The name can be:
1199 - Relative to the current directory.
1200 - A full path.
1201 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1202 - A URL name.
1203 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1204 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1205 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1206 long name to be able to find them.
1207 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1208 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1209 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1210 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1211 file name.
1212
1213 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1214 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1215<
1216 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1217
1218buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1219 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1220 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1221 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1222
1223 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1224 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1225
1226bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1227 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1228 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1229 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001230 then there is no change. If the buffer is not related to a
1231 file the no file is read (e.g., when 'buftype' is "nofile").
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001232 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1233 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1234 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1235
1236 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1237 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1238
1239bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1240 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1241 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1242 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1243
1244 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1245 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1246
1247bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1248 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1249 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1250 "[No Name]".
1251 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1252 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1253 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1254 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1255 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1256 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1257 match an empty string is returned.
1258 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1259 alternate buffer.
1260 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1261 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1262 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1263 pattern.
1264 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1265 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1266 buffers are searched for.
1267 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1268 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1269 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1270< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1271 echo bufnr->bufname()
1272
1273< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1274 string is returned. >
1275 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1276 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1277 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1278 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1279< *buffer_name()*
1280 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1281
1282 *bufnr()*
1283bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1284 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1285 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1286 above.
1287
1288 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1289 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1290 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1291 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1292< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1293 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1294
1295 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1296 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1297< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1298 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1299 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1300 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1301
1302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1303 echo bufref->bufnr()
1304<
1305 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1306 *last_buffer_nr()*
1307 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1308
1309bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1310 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1311 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1312 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1313 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1314
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001315 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001316<
1317 Only deals with the current tab page.
1318
1319 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1320 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1321
1322bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1323 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1324 |window-ID|.
1325 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1326 is returned. Example: >
1327
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001328 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001329
1330< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1331 |:wincmd|.
1332
1333 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1334 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1335
1336byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1337 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1338 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1339 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1340 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1341 one.
1342 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1343
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001344 Returns -1 if the {byte} value is invalid.
1345
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001346 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1347 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1348
1349< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1350 feature}
1351
1352byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1353 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1354 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1355 zero.
1356 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1357 equal to {nr}.
1358 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1359 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1360 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1361 separately.
1362 Example : >
1363 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1364< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1365 same: >
1366 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1367 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1368< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1369
1370 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1371 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1372 in bytes is returned.
1373
1374 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1375 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1376
1377byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1378 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1379 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001380 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001381 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1382 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1383 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1384< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1385 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1386 one byte).
1387 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1388 to a Unicode encoding.
1389
1390 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1391 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1392
1393call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1394 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1395 arguments.
1396 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1397 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1398 Returns the return value of the called function.
1399 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1400 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1401
1402 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1403 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1404
1405ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1406 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1407 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1408 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1409 Examples: >
1410 echo ceil(1.456)
1411< 2.0 >
1412 echo ceil(-5.456)
1413< -5.0 >
1414 echo ceil(4.0)
1415< 4.0
1416
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001417 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
1418
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001419 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1420 Compute()->ceil()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001421
1422
1423ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1424
1425
1426changenr() *changenr()*
1427 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1428 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1429 with the |:undo| command.
1430 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1431 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1432 one less than the number of the undone change.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001433 Returns 0 if the undo list is empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001434
1435char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001436 Return Number value of the first char in {string}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001437 Examples: >
1438 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1439 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1440< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1441 Example for "utf-8": >
1442 char2nr("á") returns 225
1443 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1444< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1445 A combining character is a separate character.
1446 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1447 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1448 let str = "ABC"
1449 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1450< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1451
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001452 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
1453
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001454 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1455 GetChar()->char2nr()
1456
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001457charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1458 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1459 The character class is one of:
1460 0 blank
1461 1 punctuation
1462 2 word character
1463 3 emoji
1464 other specific Unicode class
1465 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001466 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001467
1468
1469charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1470 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1471 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1472
1473 Example:
1474 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1475 charcol('.') returns 3
1476 col('.') returns 7
1477
1478< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1479 GetPos()->col()
1480<
1481 *charidx()*
1482charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1483 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1484 The index of the first character is zero.
1485 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1486 equal to {idx}.
1487 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1488 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1489 added to the preceding base character.
1490 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1491 counted as separate characters.
1492 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1493 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1494 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1495 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1496 and is not zero or one.
1497 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1498 from the character index.
1499 Examples: >
1500 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1501 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1502 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1503<
1504 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1505 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1506
1507chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1508 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1509 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1510 window:
1511 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1512 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1513 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1514 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1515 directory.
1516 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1517 {dir} must be a String.
1518 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1519 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1520 On failure, returns an empty string.
1521
1522 Example: >
1523 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1524 if save_dir != ""
1525 " ... do some work
1526 call chdir(save_dir)
1527 endif
1528
1529< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1530 GetDir()->chdir()
1531<
1532cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1533 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1534 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1535 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1536 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01001537 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001538 See |C-indenting|.
1539
1540 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1541 GetLnum()->cindent()
1542
1543clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1544 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1545 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1546 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1547 window ID instead of the current window.
1548
1549 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1550 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1551<
1552 *col()*
1553col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1554 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1555 . the cursor position
1556 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1557 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1558 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1559 returned)
1560 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1561 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1562 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1563 that it's updated right away.
1564 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1565 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1566 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1567 out of range then col() returns zero.
1568 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1569 |getpos()|.
1570 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1571 character position use |charcol()|.
1572 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1573 Examples: >
1574 col(".") column of cursor
1575 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1576 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001577 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001578< The first column is 1. Returns 0 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001579 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1580 buffer.
1581 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1582 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1583 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1584 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1585 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001586 \<C-O>:echo col(".") .. "\n" <Bar>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001587 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1588
1589< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1590 GetPos()->col()
1591<
1592
1593complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1594 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1595 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1596 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1597 or with an expression mapping.
1598 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1599 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1600 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1601 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1602 match.
1603 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1604 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1605 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1606 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1607 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1608 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1609 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1610 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1611 Example: >
1612 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1613
1614 func! ListMonths()
1615 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1616 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1617 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1618 return ''
1619 endfunc
1620< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1621 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1622
1623 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1624 second argument: >
1625 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1626
1627complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1628 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1629 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1630 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1631 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1632 the list.
1633 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1634 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1635
1636 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1637 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1638
1639complete_check() *complete_check()*
1640 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1641 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1642 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1643 zero otherwise.
1644 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1645 'completefunc' option.
1646
1647
1648complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1649 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1650 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1651 The items are:
1652 mode Current completion mode name string.
1653 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1654 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1655 See |pumvisible()|.
1656 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1657 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1658 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1659 See |complete-items|.
1660 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1661 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1662 typed text only, or the last completion after
1663 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1664 <Down> keys)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01001665 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENTED YET]
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001666
1667 *complete_info_mode*
1668 mode values are:
1669 "" Not in completion mode
1670 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1671 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1672 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1673 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1674 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1675 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1676 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1677 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1678 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1679 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1680 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1681 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1682 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1683 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1684 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1685 "eval" |complete()| completion
1686 "unknown" Other internal modes
1687
1688 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1689 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1690 {what} are silently ignored.
1691
1692 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1693 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1694 |CompleteChanged| event.
1695
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001696 Returns an empty |Dictionary| on error.
1697
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001698 Examples: >
1699 " Get all items
1700 call complete_info()
1701 " Get only 'mode'
1702 call complete_info(['mode'])
1703 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1704 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1705
1706< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1707 GetItems()->complete_info()
1708<
1709 *confirm()*
1710confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1711 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1712 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1713 choice this is 1.
1714 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1715 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1716
1717 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1718 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1719 used (and translated).
1720 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1721 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1722
1723 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1724 by '\n', e.g. >
1725 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1726< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1727 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1728 not need to be the first letter: >
1729 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1730< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1731 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1732
1733 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1734 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1735 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1736 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1737
1738 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1739 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1740 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1741 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1742 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1743 used.
1744
1745 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1746 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1747
1748 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001749 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001750 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001751 if choice == 0
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001752 echo "make up your mind!"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001753 elseif choice == 3
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001754 echo "tasteful"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001755 else
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001756 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001757 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001758< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1759 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1760 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1761 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1762 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1763 the horizontal layout is always used.
1764
1765 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1766 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1767<
1768 *copy()*
1769copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1770 different from using {expr} directly.
1771 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1772 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1773 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1774 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1775 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1776 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1777 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1778 mylist->copy()
1779
1780cos({expr}) *cos()*
1781 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1782 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001783 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001784 Examples: >
1785 :echo cos(100)
1786< 0.862319 >
1787 :echo cos(-4.01)
1788< -0.646043
1789
1790 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1791 Compute()->cos()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001792
1793
1794cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1795 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1796 [1, inf].
1797 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001798 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001799 Examples: >
1800 :echo cosh(0.5)
1801< 1.127626 >
1802 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1803< -1.127626
1804
1805 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1806 Compute()->cosh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001807
1808
1809count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1810 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1811 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1812
1813 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1814 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1815
1816 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1817
1818 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1819 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1820 {expr} is an empty string.
1821
1822 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1823 mylist->count(val)
1824<
1825 *cscope_connection()*
1826cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1827 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1828 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1829 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1830 if there are no cscope connections;
1831 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1832
1833 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1834 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1835
1836 {num} Description of existence check
1837 ----- ------------------------------
1838 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1839 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1840 {dbpath}.
1841 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1842 {dbpath}.
1843 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1844 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1845 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1846 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1847
1848 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1849
1850 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1851
1852 # pid database name prepend path
1853 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1854<
1855 Invocation Return Val ~
1856 ---------- ---------- >
1857 cscope_connection() 1
1858 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1859 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1860 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1861 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1862 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1863 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1864 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1865<
1866cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1867cursor({list})
1868 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1869 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1870
1871 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1872 with two, three or four item:
1873 [{lnum}, {col}]
1874 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1875 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1876 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1877 but without the first item.
1878
1879 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1880 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1881
1882 Does not change the jumplist.
1883 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1884 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1885 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1886 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1887 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1888 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1889 line.
1890 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1891 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1892 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1893
1894 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1895 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1896 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1897 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1898
1899 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1900 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1901
1902debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1903 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1904 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1905 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1906 {only available on MS-Windows}
1907
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001908 Returns |TRUE| if successfully interrupted the program.
1909 Otherwise returns |FALSE|.
1910
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001911 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1912 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1913
1914deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1915 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1916 different from using {expr} directly.
1917 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1918 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1919 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1920 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1921 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1922 the original |List|.
1923 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1924
1925 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1926 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1927 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1928 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1929 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1930 *E724*
1931 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1932 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1933 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1934 Also see |copy()|.
1935
1936 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1937 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1938
1939delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1940 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001941 name {fname}.
1942
1943 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1944 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001945
1946 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1947 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1948
1949 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1950 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1951 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1952 that is being used.
1953
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001954 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1955 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1956 or partly failed.
1957
1958 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1959 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1960 |deletebufline()|.
1961
1962 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1963 GetName()->delete()
1964
1965deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1966 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1967 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1968 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1969
1970 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1971 |bufload()| if needed.
1972
1973 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1974
1975 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1976 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1977 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1978
1979 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1980 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1981<
1982 *did_filetype()*
1983did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1984 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1985 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1986 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1987 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1988 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1989 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1990 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1991 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1992 file.
1993
1994diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1995 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1996 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
1997 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
1998 display but don't exist in the buffer.
1999 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2000 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2001 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
2002
2003 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2004 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
2005
2006diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
2007 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
2008 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
2009 diff change zero is returned.
2010 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2011 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2012 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
2013 line.
2014 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
2015 syntax information about the highlighting.
2016
2017 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2018 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
2019<
2020
2021digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
2022 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
2023 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
2024 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
2025 is given and an empty string is returned.
2026
2027 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2028 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
2029 available, it might fail.
2030
2031 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
2032
2033 Examples: >
2034 " Get a built-in digraph
2035 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
2036
2037 " Get a user-defined digraph
2038 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
2039 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
2040<
2041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2042 GetChars()->digraph_get()
2043<
2044 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2045 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2046 display an error message.
2047
2048
2049digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
2050 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
2051 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
2052 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
2053
2054 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2055 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
2056 available, it might fail.
2057
2058 Also see |digraph_get()|.
2059
2060 Examples: >
2061 " Get user-defined digraphs
2062 :echo digraph_getlist()
2063
2064 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
2065 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
2066<
2067 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2068 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
2069<
2070 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2071 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2072 display an error message.
2073
2074
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002075digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002076 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
2077 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002078 encoded character. *E1215*
2079 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
2080 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
2081 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002082
2083 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
2084 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
2085
2086 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
2087 |digraph_setlist()|.
2088
2089 Example: >
2090 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
2091<
2092 Can be used as a |method|: >
2093 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
2094<
2095 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2096 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2097 display an error message.
2098
2099
2100digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
2101 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
2102 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
2103 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002104 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002105 Example: >
2106 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
2107<
2108 It is similar to the following: >
2109 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
2110 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
2111 endfor
2112< Except that the function returns after the first error,
2113 following digraphs will not be added.
2114
2115 Can be used as a |method|: >
2116 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
2117<
2118 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2119 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2120 display an error message.
2121
2122
2123echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
2124 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
2125 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
2126 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
2127 call echoraw(&t_TE)
2128< and to enable it again: >
2129 call echoraw(&t_TI)
2130< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
2131
2132
2133empty({expr}) *empty()*
2134 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
2135 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
2136 items.
2137 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
2138 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
2139 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
2140 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
2141 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
2142 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
2143
2144 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
2145 length with zero.
2146
2147 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2148 mylist->empty()
2149
2150environ() *environ()*
2151 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
2152 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
2153 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
2154< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
2155 use this: >
2156 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
2157
2158escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
2159 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
2160 backslash. Example: >
2161 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
2162< results in: >
2163 c:\\program\ files\\vim
2164< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
2165
2166 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2167 GetText()->escape(' \')
2168<
2169 *eval()*
2170eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
2171 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
2172 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
2173 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
2174 functions.
2175
2176 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2177 argv->join()->eval()
2178
2179eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2180 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2181 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2182 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2183 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2184
2185executable({expr}) *executable()*
2186 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2187 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2188 arguments.
2189 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2190 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2191 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2192 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2193 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2194 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2195 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2196 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2197 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2198 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2199 directory, not if it's really executable.
2200 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
Yasuhiro Matsumoto05cf63e2022-05-03 11:02:28 +01002201 normally found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2202 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|. This can be
2203 disabled by setting the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath
2204 environment variable. *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002205 The result is a Number:
2206 1 exists
2207 0 does not exist
2208 -1 not implemented on this system
2209 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2210
2211 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2212 GetCommand()->executable()
2213
2214execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2215 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2216 string.
2217 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2218 lines are executed one by one.
2219 This is equivalent to: >
2220 redir => var
2221 {command}
2222 redir END
2223<
2224 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2225 "" no `:silent` used
2226 "silent" `:silent` used
2227 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2228 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2229 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2230 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2231 *E930*
2232 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2233
2234 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002235 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002236
2237< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2238 use `win_execute()`.
2239
2240 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2241 included in the output of the higher level call.
2242
2243 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2244 GetCommand()->execute()
2245
2246exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2247 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2248 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2249 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2250 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2251 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2252< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2253 an empty string is returned.
2254
2255 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2256 GetCommand()->exepath()
2257<
2258 *exists()*
2259exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2260 zero otherwise.
2261
2262 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2263 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2264 at compile time.
2265
2266 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2267 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2268
2269 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002270 varname internal variable (see
2271 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2272 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2273 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002274 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002275 Does not work for local variables in a
2276 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002277 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2278 script, since it can be used as a
2279 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002280 Beware that evaluating an index may
2281 cause an error message for an invalid
2282 expression. E.g.: >
2283 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2284 :echo exists("l[5]")
2285< 0 >
2286 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2287< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2288 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002289 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2290 not if it really works)
2291 +option-name Vim option that works.
2292 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2293 done by comparing with an empty
2294 string)
2295 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2296 or user defined function (see
2297 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2298 Also works for a variable that is a
2299 Funcref.
2300 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2301 implemented; to be used to check if
2302 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002303 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2304 command or command modifier |:command|.
2305 Returns:
2306 1 for match with start of a command
2307 2 full match with a command
2308 3 matches several user commands
2309 To check for a supported command
2310 always check the return value to be 2.
2311 :2match The |:2match| command.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01002312 :3match The |:3match| command (but you
2313 probably should not use it, it is
2314 reserved for internal usage)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002315 #event autocommand defined for this event
2316 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2317 pattern (the pattern is taken
2318 literally and compared to the
2319 autocommand patterns character by
2320 character)
2321 #group autocommand group exists
2322 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2323 event.
2324 #group#event#pattern
2325 autocommand defined for this group,
2326 event and pattern.
2327 ##event autocommand for this event is
2328 supported.
2329
2330 Examples: >
2331 exists("&shortname")
2332 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2333 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002334 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2335 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002336 exists("bufcount")
2337 exists(":Make")
2338 exists("#CursorHold")
2339 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2340 exists("#filetypeindent")
2341 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2342 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2343 exists("##ColorScheme")
2344< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2345 name.
2346 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002347 a few cases this is ignored. That may become stricter in the
2348 future, thus don't count on it!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002349 Working example: >
2350 exists(":make")
2351< NOT working example: >
2352 exists(":make install")
2353
2354< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2355 variable itself. For example: >
2356 exists(bufcount)
2357< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2358 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2359
2360 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2361 Varname()->exists()
2362<
2363
2364exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2365 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2366 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2367 give an error: >
2368 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2369 ThatFunction('works')
2370 endif
2371< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2372 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2373
2374 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2375 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2376 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2377
2378
2379exp({expr}) *exp()*
2380 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2381 [0, inf].
2382 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002383 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002384 Examples: >
2385 :echo exp(2)
2386< 7.389056 >
2387 :echo exp(-1)
2388< 0.367879
2389
2390 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2391 Compute()->exp()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002392
2393
2394expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2395 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2396 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2397
2398 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2399 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2400 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2401 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2402 file name contains a space]
2403
2404 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2405 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2406 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2407
2408 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2409 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2410 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2411
2412 % current file name
2413 # alternate file name
2414 #n alternate file name n
2415 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2416 <afile> autocmd file name
2417 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2418 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2419 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2420 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2421 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2422 line number
2423 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2424 a function
2425 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2426 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002427 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2428 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002429 <stack> call stack
2430 <cword> word under the cursor
2431 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2432 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2433 message |server2client()|
2434 Modifiers:
2435 :p expand to full path
2436 :h head (last path component removed)
2437 :t tail (last path component only)
2438 :r root (one extension removed)
2439 :e extension only
2440
2441 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002442 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002443< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2444 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2445 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2446< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002447 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002448< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2449 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2450 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2451 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2452 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2453<
2454 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2455 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2456 to modify normal file names.
2457
2458 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2459 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2460 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2461 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002462 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2463 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2464 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002465
2466 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2467 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2468 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2469 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2470 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2471 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2472 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2473 :echo expand("**/README")
2474<
2475 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2476 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2477 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2478 |expr-env-expand|.
2479 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2480 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2481 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2482 "$FOOBAR".
2483
2484 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2485 getting the raw output of an external command.
2486
2487 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2488 Getpattern()->expand()
2489
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002490expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002491 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2492 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2493 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2494 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2495 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002496
2497 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2498 argument:
2499 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2500 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2501 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2502
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002503 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2504 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002505
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002506 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002507 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002508 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2509 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2510<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002511 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002512 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2513<
2514extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2515 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2516 |Dictionaries|.
2517
2518 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2519 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2520 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2521 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2522 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2523 Examples: >
2524 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2525 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2526< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2527 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2528 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2529 (where N is the original length of the List).
2530 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2531 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2532 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2533<
2534 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2535 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2536 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2537 used to decide what to do:
2538 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2539 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2540 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2541 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2542
2543 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2544 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2545 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2546 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2547 fails.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002548 Returns {expr1}. Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002549
2550 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2551 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2552
2553
2554extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2555 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2556 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2557 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2558 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2559
2560
2561feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2562 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2563 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2564
2565 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2566 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2567 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2568 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2569 characters from a mapping.
2570
2571 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2572 {string}.
2573
2574 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2575 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2576 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2577 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2578 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2579 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2580
2581 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2582 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2583 keys are remapped.
2584 'n' Do not remap keys.
2585 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2586 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2587 opening folds, etc.
2588 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2589 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2590 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2591 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2592 the internal "got_int" flag.
2593 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2594 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2595 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2596 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2597 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2598 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2599 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2600 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2601 script continues.
2602 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2603 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2604 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002605 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2606 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaard899e512022-05-07 21:54:03 +01002607 etc. Note that if the string being fed sets a script
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002608 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002609 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2610 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2611 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2612
2613 Return value is always 0.
2614
2615 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2616 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2617
2618filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2619 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2620 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2621 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2622 expression, which is used as a String.
2623 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2624 |glob()|.
2625 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2626 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2627 0
2628 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2629 1
2630
2631< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2632 GetName()->filereadable()
2633< *file_readable()*
2634 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2635
2636
2637filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2638 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2639 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2640 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2641 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2642
2643 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2644 GetName()->filewritable()
2645
2646
2647filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2648 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2649 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2650 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2651 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002652 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002653
2654 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2655
2656 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2657 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2658 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2659 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2660 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2661 current character.
2662 Examples: >
2663 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2664< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2665 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2666< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2667 call filter(var, 0)
2668< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2669
2670 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2671 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2672 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2673
2674 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2675 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2676 2. the value of the current item.
2677 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2678 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2679 func Odd(idx, val)
2680 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2681 endfunc
2682 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002683< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2684 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2685< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002686 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2687< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2688 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2689<
2690 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2691 Other values will result in a type error.
2692
2693 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2694 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2695 first: >
2696 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2697
2698< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002699 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002700 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2701 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2702 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2703 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2704
2705 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2706 mylist->filter(expr2)
2707
2708finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2709 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2710 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2711 for the syntax of {path}.
2712
2713 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2714 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2715 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2716 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2717
2718 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2719 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2720 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2721
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002722 Returns an empty string if the directory is not found.
2723
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002724 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002725
2726 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2727 GetName()->finddir()
2728
2729findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2730 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2731 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2732 Example: >
2733 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2734< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2735 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2736
2737 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2738 GetName()->findfile()
2739
2740flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2741 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2742 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2743 a very large number.
2744 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2745 not want that.
2746 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002747 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002748 *E900*
2749 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2750 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2751 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2752
2753 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2754
2755 Example: >
2756 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2757< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2758 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2759< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2760
2761 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2762 mylist->flatten()
2763<
2764flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2765 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2766
2767
2768float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2769 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2770 decimal point.
2771 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002772 Returns 0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002773 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2774 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2775 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2776 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2777 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2778 Examples: >
2779 echo float2nr(3.95)
2780< 3 >
2781 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2782< -23 >
2783 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2784< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2785 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2786< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2787 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2788< 0
2789
2790 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2791 Compute()->float2nr()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002792
2793
2794floor({expr}) *floor()*
2795 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2796 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2797 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002798 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002799 Examples: >
2800 echo floor(1.856)
2801< 1.0 >
2802 echo floor(-5.456)
2803< -6.0 >
2804 echo floor(4.0)
2805< 4.0
2806
2807 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2808 Compute()->floor()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002809
2810
2811fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2812 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2813 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2814 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2815 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2816 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2817 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2818 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002819 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
2820 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002821 Examples: >
2822 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2823< 0.13 >
2824 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2825< -0.13
2826
2827 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2828 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002829
2830
2831fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2832 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2833 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2834 are escaped with a backslash.
2835 For most systems the characters escaped are
2836 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2837 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2838 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2839 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002840 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002841 Example: >
2842 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002843 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002844< results in executing: >
2845 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2846<
2847 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2848 GetName()->fnameescape()
2849
2850fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2851 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2852 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2853 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2854 Example: >
2855 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2856< results in: >
Bram Moolenaard799daa2022-06-20 11:17:32 +01002857 /home/user/vim/vim/src
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002858< If {mods} is empty or an unsupported modifier is used then
2859 {fname} is returned.
Bram Moolenaar5ed11532022-07-06 13:18:11 +01002860 When {fname} is empty then with {mods} ":h" returns ".", so
2861 that `:cd` can be used with it. This is different from
2862 expand('%:h') without a buffer name, which returns an empty
2863 string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002864 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2865 |expand()| first then.
2866
2867 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2868 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2869
2870foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2871 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2872 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2873 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2874 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2875 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2876
2877 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2878 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2879
2880foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2881 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2882 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2883 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2884 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2885 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2886
2887 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2888 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2889
2890foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2891 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2892 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2893 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2894 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2895 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2896 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2897 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2898 previous line is usually available.
2899 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2900 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2901
2902 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2903 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2904<
2905 *foldtext()*
2906foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2907 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2908 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2909 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2910 The returned string looks like this: >
2911 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2912< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2913 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2914 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2915 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2916 'commentstring' options is removed.
2917 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2918 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2919 setting.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002920 Returns an empty string when there is no fold.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002921 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2922
2923foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2924 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2925 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2926 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2927 returned.
2928 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2929 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2930 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2931 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2932
2933
2934 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2935 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2936<
2937 *foreground()*
2938foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2939 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2940 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2941 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2942 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002943 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002944 Win32 console version}
2945
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01002946fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) *fullcommand()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002947 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2948 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2949
2950 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2951 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01002952 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist, if it's
2953 ambiguous (for user-defined commands) or cannot be shortened
2954 this way. |vim9-no-shorten|
2955
2956 Without the {vim9} argument uses the current script version.
2957 If {vim9} is present and FALSE then legacy script rules are
2958 used. When {vim9} is present and TRUE then Vim9 rules are
2959 used, e.g. "en" is not a short form of "endif".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002960
2961 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2962 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2963
2964 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2965 GetName()->fullcommand()
2966<
2967 *funcref()*
2968funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2969 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2970 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2971 function {name} is redefined later.
2972
2973 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002974 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2975 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2976 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2977 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002978 Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002979
2980 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2981 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2982<
2983 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2984function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2985 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2986 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2987 internal function.
2988
2989 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2990 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2991 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2992 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2993 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2994<
2995 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2996 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2997 same function.
2998
2999 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
3000 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
3001 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
3002
3003 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
3004 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
3005 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3006 ...
3007 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
3008 ...
3009 call Partial('name')
3010< Invokes the function as with: >
3011 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3012
3013< With a |method|: >
3014 func Callback(one, two, three)
3015 ...
3016 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
3017 ...
3018 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
3019< Invokes the function as with: >
3020 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
3021
3022< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
3023 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
3024 arguments. Example: >
3025 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003026 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003027 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
3028 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003029 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003030 call Func2('name')
3031< Invokes the function as with: >
3032 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3033
3034< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
3035 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
3036 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003037 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003038 endfunction
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003039 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003040 let context = {"name": "example"}
3041 let Func = function('Callback', context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003042 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003043 call Func() " will echo: called for example
3044< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003045 arguments, these two are equivalent, if Callback() is defined
3046 as context.Callback(): >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003047 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3048 let Func = context.Callback
3049
3050< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
3051 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003052 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003053 let context = {"name": "example"}
3054 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003055 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003056 call Func(500)
3057< Invokes the function as with: >
3058 call context.Callback('one', 500)
3059<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003060 Returns 0 on error.
3061
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003062 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3063 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
3064
3065
3066garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
3067 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
3068 that have circular references.
3069
3070 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
3071 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
3072 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
3073 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
3074 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
3075 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
3076 for a long time.
3077
3078 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
3079 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
3080 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
3081
3082 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
3083 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
3084 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
3085 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
3086
3087get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
3088 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
3089 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
3090 omitted.
3091 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3092 mylist->get(idx)
3093get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
3094 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
3095 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
3096 omitted.
3097 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3098 myblob->get(idx)
3099get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
3100 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
3101 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
3102 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
3103 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
3104< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
3105 'default' when it does not exist.
3106 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3107 mydict->get(key)
3108get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00003109 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003110 {what} are:
3111 "name" The function name
3112 "func" The function
3113 "dict" The dictionary
3114 "args" The list with arguments
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003115 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003116 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3117 myfunc->get(what)
3118<
3119 *getbufinfo()*
3120getbufinfo([{buf}])
3121getbufinfo([{dict}])
3122 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
3123
3124 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
3125 returned.
3126
3127 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
3128 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
3129 be specified in {dict}:
3130 buflisted include only listed buffers.
3131 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
3132 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
3133
3134 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
3135 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
3136 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
3137 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
3138
3139 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
3140 entries:
3141 bufnr Buffer number.
3142 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
3143 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
3144 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
3145 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
3146 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
3147 last used.
3148 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
3149 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
3150 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
3151 opened in the current window.
3152 Only valid if the buffer has been
3153 displayed in the window in the past.
3154 If you want the line number of the
3155 last known cursor position in a given
3156 window, use |line()|: >
3157 :echo line('.', {winid})
3158<
3159 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
3160 valid when loaded)
3161 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
3162 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
3163 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
3164 Each list item is a dictionary with
3165 the following fields:
3166 id sign identifier
3167 lnum line number
3168 name sign name
3169 variables A reference to the dictionary with
3170 buffer-local variables.
3171 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
3172 buffer
3173 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
3174 display this buffer
3175
3176 Examples: >
3177 for buf in getbufinfo()
3178 echo buf.name
3179 endfor
3180 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
3181 if buf.changed
3182 ....
3183 endif
3184 endfor
3185<
3186 To get buffer-local options use: >
3187 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
3188<
3189 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3190 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
3191<
3192
3193 *getbufline()*
3194getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
3195 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
3196 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
3197 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
3198
3199 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3200
3201 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3202 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3203
3204 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3205 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3206
3207 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3208 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3209 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3210 returned.
3211
3212 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3213 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3214
3215 Example: >
3216 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3217
3218< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3219 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
3220
3221getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3222 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3223 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3224 must be used.
3225 The {varname} argument is a string.
3226 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3227 buffer-local variables.
3228 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3229 the buffer-local options.
3230 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3231 a buffer-local option.
3232 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3233 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3234 window-local option.
3235 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3236 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3237 string is returned, there is no error message.
3238 Examples: >
3239 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003240 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003241
3242< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3243 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3244<
3245getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3246 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3247 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3248 exist, an empty list is returned.
3249
3250 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3251 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3252 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3253 entries:
3254 col column number
3255 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3256 lnum line number
3257 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3258 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3259 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3260
3261 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3262 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3263
3264getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3265 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3266 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3267 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3268 Return zero otherwise.
3269 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3270 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3271 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3272
3273 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3274 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01003275 result is a Number. Use |nr2char()| to convert it to a String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003276 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3277 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3278 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3279 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3280 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3281 that is not included in the character.
3282
3283 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3284 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3285 sequence.
3286
3287 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3288 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3289 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3290
3291 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3292
3293 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3294 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3295 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3296 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3297 ignored.
3298 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3299 let c = getchar()
3300 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003301 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003302 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003303 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003304 endif
3305<
3306 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3307 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3308 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3309
3310 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3311 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3312 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3313 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3314
3315 There is no mapping for the character.
3316 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3317 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3318 sequence. Examples: >
3319 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3320 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3321< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3322 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3323 :function FindChar()
3324 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3325 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3326 : normal l
3327 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3328 : break
3329 : endif
3330 : endwhile
3331 :endfunction
3332<
3333 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3334 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3335 another character: >
3336 :function GetKey()
3337 : let c = getchar()
3338 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3339 : let c = getchar()
3340 : endwhile
3341 : return c
3342 :endfunction
3343
3344getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3345 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3346 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3347 These values are added together:
3348 2 shift
3349 4 control
3350 8 alt (meta)
3351 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3352 32 mouse double click
3353 64 mouse triple click
3354 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3355 128 command (Macintosh only)
3356 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3357 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003358 without a modifier. Returns 0 if no modifiers are used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003359
3360 *getcharpos()*
3361getcharpos({expr})
3362 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3363 column number in the returned List is a character index
3364 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003365 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3366 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003367 of the last character.
3368
3369 Example:
3370 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3371 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3372 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3373<
3374 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3375 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3376
3377getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3378 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3379 with the following entries:
3380
3381 char character previously used for a character
3382 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3383 if no character search has been performed
3384 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3385 0 for backward
3386 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3387 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3388 character search
3389
3390 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3391 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3392 character search: >
3393 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3394 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3395< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3396
3397
3398getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3399 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3400 string.
3401 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3402 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3403 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3404 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3405 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3406 if no character is available.
3407 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3408 result is converted to a string.
3409
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003410getcmdcompltype() *getcmdcompltype()*
3411 Return the type of the current command-line completion.
3412 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
3413 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01003414 See |:command-completion| for the return string.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003415 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3416 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003417 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003418
3419getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3420 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3421 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3422 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3423 Example: >
3424 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003425< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and
3426 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003427 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3428 |inputsecret()|.
3429
3430getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3431 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3432 byte count. The first column is 1.
3433 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3434 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3435 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003436 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3437 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003438
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003439getcmdscreenpos() *getcmdscreenpos()*
3440 Return the screen position of the cursor in the command line
3441 as a byte count. The first column is 1.
3442 Instead of |getcmdpos()|, it adds the prompt position.
3443 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3444 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3445 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003446 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3447 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003448
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003449getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3450 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3451 are:
3452 : normal Ex command
3453 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3454 / forward search command
3455 ? backward search command
3456 @ |input()| command
3457 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3458 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3459 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3460 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3461 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3462 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3463
3464getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3465 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3466 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3467 when not in the command-line window.
3468
3469getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3470 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3471 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3472 types are supported:
3473
3474 arglist file names in argument list
3475 augroup autocmd groups
3476 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003477 behave |:behave| suboptions
3478 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003479 color color schemes
3480 command Ex command
3481 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3482 compiler compilers
3483 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3484 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3485 dir directory names
3486 environment environment variable names
3487 event autocommand events
3488 expression Vim expression
3489 file file and directory names
3490 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3491 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3492 function function name
3493 help help subjects
3494 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003495 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003496 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3497 mapclear buffer argument
3498 mapping mapping name
3499 menu menus
3500 messages |:messages| suboptions
3501 option options
3502 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003503 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003504 shellcmd Shell command
3505 sign |:sign| suboptions
3506 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3507 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3508 tag tags
3509 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3510 user user names
3511 var user variables
3512
3513 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3514 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3515 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3516
3517 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3518 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3519 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3520
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003521 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3522 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003523 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3524 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3525 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3526 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003527
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003528 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3529 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3530 a ":call" command: >
3531 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3532<
3533 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3534 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3535
3536 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3537 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3538<
3539 *getcurpos()*
3540getcurpos([{winid}])
3541 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3542 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3543 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3544 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003545 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3546 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003547 |getpos()|.
3548 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3549 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3550 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3551
3552 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3553 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3554 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3555 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3556 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3557
3558 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3559 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3560 MoveTheCursorAround
3561 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3562< Note that this only works within the window. See
3563 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3564
3565 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3566 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3567<
3568 *getcursorcharpos()*
3569getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3570 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3571 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3572
3573 Example:
3574 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3575 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3576 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3577<
3578 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3579 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3580
3581< *getcwd()*
3582getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3583 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3584 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3585
3586 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3587 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3588 the |window-ID|.
3589 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3590 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3591
3592 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3593 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3594 the working directory of the tabpage.
3595 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3596 use the current tabpage.
3597 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3598 the current window.
3599 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3600
3601 Examples: >
3602 " Get the working directory of the current window
3603 :echo getcwd()
3604 :echo getcwd(0)
3605 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3606 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3607 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3608 " Get the global working directory
3609 :echo getcwd(-1)
3610 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3611 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3612 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3613 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3614
3615< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3616 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3617
3618getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3619 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3620 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3621 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3622
3623< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3624 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3625 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3626 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3627
3628 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3629 GetVarname()->getenv()
3630
3631getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3632 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3633 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3634 |hl-Normal|.
3635 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3636 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3637 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3638 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3639 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3640 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3641 function just after the GUI has started.
3642 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3643 a valid name does not work.
3644
3645getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3646 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3647 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3648 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3649 empty string is returned.
3650 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3651 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3652 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3653 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3654 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3655 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3656 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3657< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3658 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3659
3660 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3661 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3662<
3663 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3664
3665getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3666 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3667 given file {fname}.
3668 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3669 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3670 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3671 is returned.
3672
3673 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3674 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3675
3676getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3677 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3678 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3679 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3680 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3681 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3682
3683 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3684 GetFilename()->getftime()
3685
3686getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3687 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3688 file of the given file {fname}.
3689 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3690 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3691 results:
3692 Normal file "file"
3693 Directory "dir"
3694 Symbolic link "link"
3695 Block device "bdev"
3696 Character device "cdev"
3697 Socket "socket"
3698 FIFO "fifo"
3699 All other "other"
3700 Example: >
3701 getftype("/home")
3702< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3703 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3704 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3705 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3706
3707 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3708 GetFilename()->getftype()
3709
3710getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3711 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003712 active and |FALSE| otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003713 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3714
3715getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3716 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3717
3718 Without arguments use the current window.
3719 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3720 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3721 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003722 page. If {winnr} or {tabnr} is invalid, an empty list is
3723 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003724
3725 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3726 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3727 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3728 the following entries:
3729 bufnr buffer number
3730 col column number
3731 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3732 filename filename if available
3733 lnum line number
3734
3735 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3736 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3737
3738< *getline()*
3739getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3740 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3741 from the current buffer. Example: >
3742 getline(1)
3743< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3744 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3745 To get the line under the cursor: >
3746 getline(".")
3747< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3748 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3749
3750 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3751 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3752 including line {end}.
3753 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3754 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3755 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3756 Example: >
3757 :let start = line('.')
3758 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3759 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3760
3761< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3762 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3763
3764< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3765
3766getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3767 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3768 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3769 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3770
3771 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3772 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3773 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3774
3775 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3776 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3777 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3778
3779 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3780 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3781
3782 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3783 from the location list. This field is
3784 applicable only when called from a
3785 location list window. See
3786 |location-list-file-window| for more
3787 details.
3788
3789 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3790 location list for the window {nr}.
3791 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3792
3793 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3794 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3795 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3796
3797
3798getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3799 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3800 about all the global marks. |mark|
3801
3802 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3803 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003804 see |bufname()|. If {buf} is invalid, an empty list is
3805 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003806
3807 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3808 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3809 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3810 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3811 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3812 file file name
3813
3814 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3815 mark.
3816
3817 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3818 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3819
3820getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3821 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3822 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3823 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3824 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3825 |getmatches()|.
3826 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003827 window ID instead of the current window. If {win} is invalid,
3828 an empty list is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003829 Example: >
3830 :echo getmatches()
3831< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3832 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3833 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3834 :let m = getmatches()
3835 :call clearmatches()
3836 :echo getmatches()
3837< [] >
3838 :call setmatches(m)
3839 :echo getmatches()
3840< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3841 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3842 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3843 :unlet m
3844<
3845getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3846 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3847 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3848 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3849 screenrow screen row
3850 screencol screen column
3851 winid Window ID of the click
3852 winrow row inside "winid"
3853 wincol column inside "winid"
3854 line text line inside "winid"
3855 column text column inside "winid"
3856 All numbers are 1-based.
3857
3858 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3859 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3860
3861 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3862 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3863 are zero.
3864
3865 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3866 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3867
3868 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3869
3870 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3871 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3872
3873 *getpid()*
3874getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3875 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3876 exits.
3877
3878 *getpos()*
3879getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3880 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3881 |getcurpos()|.
3882 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3883 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3884 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3885 is the buffer number of the mark.
3886 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3887 column is 1.
3888 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3889 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3890 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3891 character.
3892 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3893 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003894 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003895 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3896 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3897 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003898 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3899 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003900 If {expr} is invalid, returns a list with all zeros.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003901 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3902 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3903 ...
3904 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3905< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3906
3907 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3908 GetMark()->getpos()
3909
3910getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3911 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3912 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3913 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3914 bufname() to get the name
3915 module module name
3916 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3917 end_lnum
3918 end of line number if the item is multiline
3919 col column number (first column is 1)
3920 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3921 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3922 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3923 nr error number
3924 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3925 text description of the error
3926 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3927 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3928
3929 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3930 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3931 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3932 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3933 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3934
3935 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3936 do something with them: >
3937 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3938 :for d in getqflist()
3939 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3940 :endfor
3941<
3942 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3943 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3944 following string items are supported in {what}:
3945 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3946 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3947 context get the |quickfix-context|
3948 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3949 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3950 value is used.
3951 id get information for the quickfix list with
3952 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3953 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3954 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3955 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3956 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3957 See |quickfix-index|
3958 items quickfix list entries
3959 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3960 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3961 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3962 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3963 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3964 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3965 the last quickfix list
3966 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3967 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3968 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3969 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3970 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3971 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3972 all all of the above quickfix properties
3973 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3974 particular item, set it to zero.
3975 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3976 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3977 specified by "id" is used.
3978 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3979 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3980 contains the quickfix stack size.
3981 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3982 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3983 "items" with the list of entries.
3984
3985 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3986 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3987 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3988 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3989 If not present, set to "".
3990 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3991 present, set to 0.
3992 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3993 present, set to 0.
3994 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3995 an empty list.
3996 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3997 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3998 window. If not present, set to 0.
3999 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
4000 present, set to 0.
4001 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
4002 to "".
4003 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
4004
4005 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
4006 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
4007 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
4008 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
4009<
4010getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
4011 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
4012 {regname}. Example: >
4013 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
4014< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
4015 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004016 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004017
4018 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
4019 register. (For use in maps.)
4020 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
4021 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
4022 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
4023
4024 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
4025 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
4026 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
4027 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
4028 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
4029 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
4030
4031 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4032 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4033 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4034
4035 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4036 GetRegname()->getreg()
4037
4038getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
4039 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
4040 Dictionary with the following entries:
4041 regcontents List of lines contained in register
4042 {regname}, like
4043 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
4044 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
4045 |getregtype()|.
4046 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
4047 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
4048 register.
4049 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
4050 single letter name of the register
4051 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
4052 For example, after deleting a line
4053 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
4054 which is the register that got the
4055 deleted text.
4056
4057 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
4058 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
4059 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4060 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4061 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
4062 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4063
4064 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4065 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
4066
4067getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
4068 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
4069 The value will be one of:
4070 "v" for |characterwise| text
4071 "V" for |linewise| text
4072 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
4073 "" for an empty or unknown register
4074 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
4075 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
4076 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
4077 |v:register| is used.
4078 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4079
4080 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4081 GetRegname()->getregtype()
4082
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004083getscriptinfo([{opts}) *getscriptinfo()*
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004084 Returns a |List| with information about all the sourced Vim
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004085 scripts in the order they were sourced, like what
4086 `:scriptnames` shows.
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004087
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004088 The optional Dict argument {opts} supports the following
4089 optional items:
4090 name Script name match pattern. If specified,
4091 and "sid" is not specified, information about
4092 scripts with name that match the pattern
4093 "name" are returned.
4094 sid Script ID |<SID>|. If specified, only
4095 information about the script with ID "sid" is
4096 returned and "name" is ignored.
4097
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004098 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following
4099 items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004100 autoload Set to TRUE for a script that was used with
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004101 `import autoload` but was not actually sourced
4102 yet (see |import-autoload|).
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004103 functions List of script-local function names defined in
4104 the script. Present only when a particular
4105 script is specified using the "sid" item in
4106 {opts}.
4107 name Vim script file name.
4108 sid Script ID |<SID>|.
4109 sourced Script ID of the actually sourced script that
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01004110 this script name links to, if any, otherwise
4111 zero
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004112 variables A dictionary with the script-local variables.
4113 Present only when the a particular script is
4114 specified using the "sid" item in {opts}.
4115 Note that this is a copy, the value of
4116 script-local variables cannot be changed using
4117 this dictionary.
4118 version Vimscript version (|scriptversion|)
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004119
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004120 Examples: >
4121 :echo getscriptinfo({'name': 'myscript'})
4122 :echo getscriptinfo({'sid': 15}).variables
4123<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004124gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
4125 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
4126 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
4127 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
4128 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
4129 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
4130
4131 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4132 tabnr tab page number.
4133 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4134 tabpage-local variables
4135 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
4136
4137 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4138 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
4139
4140gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
4141 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
4142 {tabnr}. |t:var|
4143 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
4144 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4145 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
4146 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
4147 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
4148 string is returned, there is no error message.
4149
4150 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4151 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
4152
4153gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
4154 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
4155 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
4156 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4157 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
4158 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
4159 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
4160 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
4161 window-local option.
4162 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
4163 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
4164 use |getwinvar()|.
4165 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4166 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
4167 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
4168 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
4169 or buffer-local variable.
4170 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
4171 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
4172 Examples: >
4173 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004174 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004175<
4176 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
4177 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
4178
4179< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4180 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
4181
4182gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
4183 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
4184 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4185 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
4186 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
4187
4188 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4189 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
4190 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
4191 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
4192 items List of items in the stack. Each item
4193 is a dictionary containing the
4194 entries described below.
4195 length Number of entries in the stack.
4196
4197 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
4198 entries:
4199 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
4200 from cursor position before the tag jump.
4201 See |getpos()| for the format of the
4202 returned list.
4203 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
4204 multiple matching tags are found for a
4205 name.
4206 tagname name of the tag
4207
4208 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
4209
4210 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4211 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
4212
4213
4214gettext({text}) *gettext()*
4215 Translate String {text} if possible.
4216 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
4217 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
4218 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
4219 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
4220 called.
4221 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
4222 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
4223 strings.
4224
4225
4226getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
4227 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
4228
4229 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
4230 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
4231 exist the result is an empty list.
4232
4233 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
4234 tab pages is returned.
4235
4236 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4237 botline last complete displayed buffer line
4238 bufnr number of buffer in the window
4239 height window height (excluding winbar)
4240 loclist 1 if showing a location list
4241 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4242 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
4243 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4244 terminal 1 if a terminal window
4245 {only with the +terminal feature}
4246 tabnr tab page number
4247 topline first displayed buffer line
4248 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4249 window-local variables
4250 width window width
4251 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
4252 otherwise
4253 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
4254 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
4255 textoff number of columns occupied by any
4256 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
4257 number in front of the text
4258 winid |window-ID|
4259 winnr window number
4260 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
4261 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
4262
4263 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4264 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
4265
4266getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4267 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4268 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4269 [x-pos, y-pos]
4270 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4271 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4272 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4273 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4274 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4275 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4276 do some work in the meantime: >
4277 while 1
4278 let res = getwinpos(1)
4279 if res[0] >= 0
4280 break
4281 endif
4282 " Do some work here
4283 endwhile
4284<
4285
4286 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4287 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4288<
4289 *getwinposx()*
4290getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4291 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4292 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4293 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4294 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4295
4296 *getwinposy()*
4297getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4298 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4299 a timeout of 100 msec).
4300 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4301 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4302
4303getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4304 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4305 Examples: >
4306 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004307 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004308
4309< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4310 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4311<
4312glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4313 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4314 use of special characters.
4315
4316 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4317 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4318 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4319 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4320 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4321
4322 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4323 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4324 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4325 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4326 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4327
4328 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4329
4330 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4331 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4332
4333 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4334 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4335 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4336 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4337
4338 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4339 any external command. Example: >
4340 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4341 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4342< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4343 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4344
4345 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4346 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4347
4348 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4349 GetExpr()->glob()
4350
4351glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4352 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4353 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4354 is a file name. E.g. >
4355 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4356< This is equivalent to: >
4357 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4358< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4359 empty string.
4360 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4361 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4362
4363 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4364 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4365< *globpath()*
4366globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4367 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4368 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4369 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4370<
4371 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4372 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4373 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4374 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4375 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4376 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4377 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4378 error message.
4379
4380 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4381 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4382 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4383 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4384
4385 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4386 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4387 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4388 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4389 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4390 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4391<
4392 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4393
4394 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4395 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4396 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4397 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4398< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4399 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4400
4401 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4402 second argument: >
4403 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4404<
4405 *has()*
4406has({feature} [, {check}])
4407 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4408 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4409 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4410 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4411
4412 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4413 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4414 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4415 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4416 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4417 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4418 current Vim version.
4419
4420 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4421
4422 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4423 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4424 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4425 separate line: >
4426 if has('feature')
4427 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4428 endif
4429< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4430 would not be found.
4431
4432
4433has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4434 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
Bram Moolenaare8008642022-08-19 17:15:35 +01004435 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise.
4436 The {key} argument is a string. In |Vim9| script a number is
4437 also accepted (and converted to a string) but no other types.
4438 In legacy script the usual automatic conversion to string is
4439 done.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004440
4441 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4442 mydict->has_key(key)
4443
4444haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4445 The result is a Number:
4446 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4447 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4448 0 otherwise.
4449
4450 Without arguments use the current window.
4451 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4452 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4453 page.
4454 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4455 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4456 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4457 Examples: >
4458 if haslocaldir() == 1
4459 " window local directory case
4460 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4461 " tab-local directory case
4462 else
4463 " global directory case
4464 endif
4465
4466 " current window
4467 :echo haslocaldir()
4468 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4469 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4470 " window n in current tab page
4471 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4472 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4473 " window n in tab page m
4474 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4475 " tab page m
4476 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4477<
4478 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4479 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4480
4481hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4482 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4483 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4484 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4485 indicated by {mode}.
4486 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4487 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4488 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4489 Command-line mode.
4490 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4491 buffer are checked for a match.
4492 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4493 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4494 n Normal mode
4495 v Visual and Select mode
4496 x Visual mode
4497 s Select mode
4498 o Operator-pending mode
4499 i Insert mode
4500 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4501 c Command-line mode
4502 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4503
4504 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4505 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4506 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4507 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4508 :endif
4509< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4510 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4511
4512 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4513 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4514
4515histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4516 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4517 one of: *hist-names*
4518 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4519 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4520 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4521 "input" or "@" input line history
4522 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4523 empty the current or last used history
4524 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4525 character is sufficient.
4526 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4527 shifted to become the newest entry.
4528 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4529 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4530
4531 Example: >
4532 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4533 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4534< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4535
4536 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4537 second argument: >
4538 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4539
4540histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4541 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4542 for the possible values of {history}.
4543
4544 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4545 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4546 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4547 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4548 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4549 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4550 be removed if it exists.
4551
4552 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4553 is returned.
4554
4555 Examples:
4556 Clear expression register history: >
4557 :call histdel("expr")
4558<
4559 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4560 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4561<
4562 The following three are equivalent: >
4563 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4564 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004565 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004566<
4567 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4568 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4569 :call histdel("search", -1)
4570 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4571<
4572 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4573 GetHistory()->histdel()
4574
4575histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4576 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4577 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4578 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4579 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4580 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4581
4582 Examples:
4583 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004584 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004585
4586< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4587 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4588 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4589<
4590 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4591 GetHistory()->histget()
4592
4593histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4594 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4595 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4596 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4597
4598 Example: >
4599 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4600
4601< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4602 GetHistory()->histnr()
4603<
4604hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4605 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4606 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4607 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4608 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4609 item.
4610 *highlight_exists()*
4611 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4612
4613 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4614 GetName()->hlexists()
4615<
4616hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4617 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4618 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4619 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4620 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4621
4622 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4623 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4624 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4625 resolved highlight group are returned.
4626
4627 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4628 following items:
4629 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4630 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4631 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4632 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4633 ctermbg cterm background color.
4634 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4635 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4636 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4637 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4638 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4639 group link is a default link. See
4640 |highlight-default|.
4641 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4642 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4643 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4644 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4645 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4646 id highlight group ID.
4647 linksto linked highlight group name.
4648 See |:highlight-link|.
4649 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4650 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4651 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4652 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4653
4654 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4655 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4656 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4657 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4658
4659 Example(s): >
4660 :echo hlget()
4661 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4662 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4663<
4664 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4665 GetName()->hlget()
4666<
4667hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4668 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4669 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4670 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4671 supported items in this dictionary.
4672
4673 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4674 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4675
4676 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4677 a link for an existing highlight group
4678 with attributes.
4679
4680 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4681 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4682 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4683 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4684 modified.
4685
4686 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4687 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4688 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4689 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4690
4691 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4692 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4693
4694 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4695
4696 Example(s): >
4697 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4698 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4699 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4700 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4701 :let l = hlget()
4702 :call hlset(l)
4703 " clear the Search highlight group
4704 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4705 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4706 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4707 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4708 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4709 " remove the MyHlg group link
4710 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4711 " clear the attributes and a link
4712 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4713 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4714<
4715 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4716 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4717<
4718 *hlID()*
4719hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4720 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4721 zero is returned.
4722 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4723 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4724 "Comment" group: >
4725 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4726< *highlightID()*
4727 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4728
4729 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4730 GetName()->hlID()
4731
4732hostname() *hostname()*
4733 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4734 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4735 256 characters long are truncated.
4736
4737iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4738 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4739 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4740 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4741 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4742 are replaced with "?".
4743 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4744 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4745 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4746 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4747 can be done.
4748 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4749 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4750 UTF-8 and use: >
4751 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4752< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4753 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4754 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4755
4756 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4757 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4758<
4759 *indent()*
4760indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4761 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4762 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4763 |getline()|.
4764 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4765 error is given.
4766
4767 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4768 GetLnum()->indent()
4769
4770index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004771 Find {expr} in {object} and return its index. See
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004772 |indexof()| for using a lambda to select the item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004773
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004774 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4775 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4776 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4777 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004778 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case matters as indicated by
4779 the {ic} argument.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004780
4781 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4782 value is equal to {expr}.
4783
4784 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4785 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004786
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004787 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4788 case must match.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004789
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004790 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4791 Example: >
4792 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4793 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4794
4795< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4796 GetObject()->index(what)
4797
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004798indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]) *indexof()*
4799 Returns the index of an item in {object} where {expr} is
4800 v:true. {object} must be a |List| or a |Blob|.
4801
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004802 If {object} is a |List|, evaluate {expr} for each item in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004803 List until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4804 this item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004805
4806 If {object} is a |Blob| evaluate {expr} for each byte in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004807 Blob until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4808 this byte.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004809
4810 {expr} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
4811
4812 If {expr} is a |string|: If {object} is a |List|, inside
4813 {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current List item and
4814 |v:val| has the value of the item. If {object} is a |Blob|,
4815 inside {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current byte and
4816 |v:val| has the byte value.
4817
4818 If {expr} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
4819 1. the key or the index of the current item.
4820 2. the value of the current item.
4821 The function must return |TRUE| if the item is found and the
4822 search should stop.
4823
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004824 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004825 following items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004826 startidx start evaluating {expr} at the item with this
4827 index; may be negative for an item relative to
4828 the end
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004829 Returns -1 when {expr} evaluates to v:false for all the items.
4830 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004831 :let l = [#{n: 10}, #{n: 20}, #{n: 30}]
4832 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20")
4833 :echo indexof(l, {i, v -> v.n == 30})
4834 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20", #{startidx: 1})
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004835
4836< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4837 mylist->indexof(expr)
4838
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004839input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4840 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4841 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4842 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4843 in the prompt to start a new line.
4844 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4845 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4846 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4847 for lines typed for input().
4848 Example: >
4849 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4850 : echo "Cheers!"
4851 :endif
4852<
4853 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4854 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4855 Example: >
4856 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4857
4858< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4859 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4860 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4861 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4862 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4863 more information. Example: >
4864 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4865<
4866 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4867 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4868 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4869 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4870 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4871 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4872 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4873 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4874 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4875
4876 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004877 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004878 :function GetFoo()
4879 : call inputsave()
4880 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4881 : call inputrestore()
4882 :endfunction
4883
4884< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4885 GetPrompt()->input()
4886
4887inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4888 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4889 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4890 Example: >
4891 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4892 :if n != ""
4893 : let &sw = n
4894 :endif
4895< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4896 omitted an empty string is returned.
4897 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4898 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4899 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4900
4901 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4902 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4903
4904inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4905 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4906 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4907 enter a number, which is returned.
4908 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4909 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4910 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4911 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4912 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4913 length of {textlist} is returned.
4914 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4915 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4916 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4917 Example: >
4918 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4919 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4920
4921< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4922 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4923
4924inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4925 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4926 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4927 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4928 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4929
4930inputsave() *inputsave()*
4931 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4932 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4933 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4934 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4935 many inputrestore() calls.
4936 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4937
4938inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4939 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4940 two exceptions:
4941 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4942 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4943 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4944 |history| stack.
4945 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4946 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4947 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4948
4949 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4950 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4951
4952insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4953 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4954 of it.
4955
4956 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4957 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4958 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4959 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4960
4961 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4962 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4963 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4964 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4965< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4966 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4967 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4968
4969 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4970 mylist->insert(item)
4971
4972interrupt() *interrupt()*
4973 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4974 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4975 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4976 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4977 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4978 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4979 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4980 : call interrupt()
4981 : endif
4982 :endfunction
4983 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4984
4985invert({expr}) *invert()*
4986 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4987 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4988 :let bits = invert(bits)
4989< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4990 :let bits = bits->invert()
4991
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01004992isabsolutepath({path}) *isabsolutepath()*
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01004993 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
4994 absolute path.
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01004995 On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01004996 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
4997 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
4998 are always absolute.
4999 Example: >
5000 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
5001 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
5002 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
5003 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
5004 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005005<
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005006 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5007 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
5008
5009
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005010isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
5011 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
5012 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
5013 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
5014 is any expression, which is used as a String.
5015
5016 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5017 GetName()->isdirectory()
5018
5019isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
5020 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
5021 infinity, otherwise 0. >
5022 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
5023< 1 >
5024 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
5025< -1
5026
5027 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5028 Compute()->isinf()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005029
5030islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
5031 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
5032 name of a locked variable.
5033 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
5034 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
5035 Example: >
5036 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
5037 :lockvar 1 alist
5038 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
5039 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
5040
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00005041< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
5042 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
5043 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
5044 |exists()| to check for existence.
5045 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005046
5047 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5048 GetName()->islocked()
5049
5050isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
5051 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
5052 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
5053< 1
5054
5055 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5056 Compute()->isnan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005057
5058items({dict}) *items()*
5059 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
5060 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
5061 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
5062 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
5063 Example: >
5064 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005065 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005066 endfor
5067
5068< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5069 mydict->items()
5070
5071job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
5072
5073
5074join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
5075 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
5076 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
5077 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
5078 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
5079 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005080 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005081< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
5082 converted into a string like with |string()|.
5083 The opposite function is |split()|.
5084
5085 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5086 mylist->join()
5087
5088js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
5089 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
5090 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
5091 - Strings can be in single quotes.
5092 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
5093 result in v:none items.
5094
5095 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5096 ReadObject()->js_decode()
5097
5098js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
5099 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
5100 - Object key names are not in quotes.
5101 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
5102 commas.
5103 For example, the Vim object:
5104 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
5105 Will be encoded as:
5106 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
5107 While json_encode() would produce:
5108 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
5109 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
5110 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
5111
5112 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5113 GetObject()->js_encode()
5114
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005115json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005116 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
5117 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
5118 JSON and Vim values.
5119 The decoding is permissive:
5120 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
5121 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
5122 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
5123 same as {"1":2}.
5124 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
5125 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
5126 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
5127 are accepted.
5128 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
5129 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
5130 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
5131 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
5132 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
5133 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
5134 character in string) for "\t".
5135 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
5136 and results in v:none.
5137 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
5138 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
5139 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
5140 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
5141 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
5142 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
5143 *E938*
5144 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
5145 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
5146 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
5147
5148 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5149 ReadObject()->json_decode()
5150
5151json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
5152 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
5153 The encoding is specified in:
5154 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005155 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005156 |Number| decimal number
5157 |Float| floating point number
5158 Float nan "NaN"
5159 Float inf "Infinity"
5160 Float -inf "-Infinity"
5161 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
5162 |Funcref| not possible, error
5163 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
5164 used recursively: []
5165 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
5166 used recursively: {}
5167 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
5168 v:false "false"
5169 v:true "true"
5170 v:none "null"
5171 v:null "null"
5172 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
5173 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
5174 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01005175 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
5176 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005177
5178 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5179 GetObject()->json_encode()
5180
5181keys({dict}) *keys()*
5182 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
5183 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
5184
5185 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5186 mydict->keys()
5187
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +01005188keytrans({string}) *keytrans()*
5189 Turn the internal byte representation of keys into a form that
5190 can be used for |:map|. E.g. >
5191 :let xx = "\<C-Home>"
5192 :echo keytrans(xx)
5193< <C-Home>
5194
5195 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5196 "\<C-Home>"->keytrans()
5197
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005198< *len()* *E701*
5199len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
5200 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
5201 used, as with |strlen()|.
5202 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
5203 returned.
5204 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
5205 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
5206 |Dictionary| is returned.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005207 Otherwise an error is given and returns zero.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005208
5209 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5210 mylist->len()
5211
5212< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
5213libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5214 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
5215 with single argument {argument}.
5216 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
5217 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
5218 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
5219 limited.
5220 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
5221 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
5222 to Vim.
5223 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
5224 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
5225 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
5226 null-terminated string.
5227 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
5228
5229 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
5230 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
5231 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
5232 very probably crash.
5233
5234 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
5235 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
5236 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
5237 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
5238 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
5239 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
5240 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
5241 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
5242 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
5243 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
5244
5245 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
5246 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
5247 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
5248 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
5249 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
5250 the DLL is not in the usual places.
5251 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
5252 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
5253 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5254 feature is present}
5255 Examples: >
5256 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
5257
5258< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5259 third argument: >
5260 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
5261<
5262 *libcallnr()*
5263libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5264 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
5265 int instead of a string.
5266 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5267 feature is present}
5268 Examples: >
5269 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
5270 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
5271 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
5272<
5273 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5274 third argument: >
5275 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
5276<
5277
5278line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
5279 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
5280 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005281 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005282 . the cursor position
5283 $ the last line in the current buffer
5284 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
5285 returned)
5286 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
5287 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
5288 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
5289 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
5290 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
5291 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
5292 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
5293 that it's updated right away.
5294 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
5295 then applies to another buffer.
5296 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
5297 |getpos()|.
5298 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
5299 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005300 Returns 0 for invalid values of {expr} and {winid}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005301 Examples: >
5302 line(".") line number of the cursor
5303 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
5304 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005305 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005306<
5307 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
5308 |last-position-jump|.
5309
5310 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5311 GetValue()->line()
5312
5313line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
5314 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
5315 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
5316 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
5317 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
5318 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
5319 below the last line: >
5320 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
5321< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
5322 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
5323 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
5324 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
5325 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
5326
5327 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5328 GetLnum()->line2byte()
5329
5330lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
5331 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
5332 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
5333 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
5334 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01005335 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005336 error is given.
5337
5338 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5339 GetLnum()->lispindent()
5340
5341list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5342 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5343 Examples: >
5344 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5345 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5346< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5347 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5348
5349 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5350
5351 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5352 GetList()->list2blob()
5353
5354list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5355 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5356 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5357 list2str([32]) returns " "
5358 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5359< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5360 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5361< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5362
5363 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5364 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5365 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5366 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5367<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005368 Returns an empty string on error.
5369
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005370 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5371 GetList()->list2str()
5372
5373listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5374 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5375 been made to buffer {buf}.
5376 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5377 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5378 buffer is used.
5379 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5380
5381 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005382 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5383 start first changed line number
5384 end first line number below the change
5385 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005386 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005387 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005388
5389 Example: >
5390 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5391 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5392 endfunc
5393 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5394
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005395< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005396 dictionary with these entries:
5397 lnum the first line number of the change
5398 end the first line below the change
5399 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5400 deleted
5401 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5402 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5403 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5404 character has a value of one.
5405 When lines are inserted the values are:
5406 lnum line above which the new line is added
5407 end equal to "lnum"
5408 added number of lines inserted
5409 col 1
5410 When lines are deleted the values are:
5411 lnum the first deleted line
5412 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5413 the deletion was done
5414 added negative, number of lines deleted
5415 col 1
5416 When lines are changed:
5417 lnum the first changed line
5418 end the line below the last changed line
5419 added 0
5420 col first column with a change or 1
5421
5422 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5423 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5424 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5425 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5426
5427 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5428 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5429 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5430 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5431
5432 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5433 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5434 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5435
5436 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5437 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5438 of a buffer.
5439 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5440 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5441
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005442 Returns zero if {callback} or {buf} is invalid.
5443
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005444 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5445 second argument: >
5446 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5447
5448listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5449 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5450 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5451
5452 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5453 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5454 buffer is used.
5455
5456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5457 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5458
5459listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5460 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5461 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5462 removed.
5463
5464 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5465 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5466
5467localtime() *localtime()*
5468 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5469 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5470
5471
5472log({expr}) *log()*
5473 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5474 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5475 (0, inf].
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005476 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005477 Examples: >
5478 :echo log(10)
5479< 2.302585 >
5480 :echo log(exp(5))
5481< 5.0
5482
5483 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5484 Compute()->log()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005485
5486
5487log10({expr}) *log10()*
5488 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5489 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005490 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005491 Examples: >
5492 :echo log10(1000)
5493< 3.0 >
5494 :echo log10(0.01)
5495< -2.0
5496
5497 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5498 Compute()->log10()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005499
5500luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5501 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5502 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5503 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5504 Strings are returned as they are.
5505 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
Bram Moolenaar73e28dc2022-09-17 21:08:33 +01005506 Numbers are converted to |Float| values.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005507 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5508 as-is.
5509 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5510 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5511 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5512 to {expr}.
5513
5514 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5515 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5516
5517< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5518
5519map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5520 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005521 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005522 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5523 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5524 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5525 characters, is replaced.
5526 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5527 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5528 Vim9 script.
5529
5530 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5531
5532 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5533 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5534 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5535 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5536 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5537 current character.
5538 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005539 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005540< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5541
5542 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5543 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5544 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5545 still have to double ' quotes
5546
5547 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5548 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5549 2. the value of the current item.
5550 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5551 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5552 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005553 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005554 endfunc
5555 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5556< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005557 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005558< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005559 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005560< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005561 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005562<
5563 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5564 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005565 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005566
5567< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5568 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5569 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5570 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5571 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5572 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5573
5574 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5575 mylist->map(expr2)
5576
5577
5578maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5579 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5580 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5581 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005582 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5583 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005584
5585 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005586 returned if {dict} is FALSE, otherwise returns an empty Dict.
5587 When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>" is
5588 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005589
5590 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5591 command.
5592
5593 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5594 "n" Normal
5595 "v" Visual (including Select)
5596 "o" Operator-pending
5597 "i" Insert
5598 "c" Cmd-line
5599 "s" Select
5600 "x" Visual
5601 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5602 "t" Terminal-Job
5603 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5604 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5605
5606 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5607 instead of mappings.
5608
5609 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5610 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005611 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005612 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5613 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5614 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5615 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5616 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5617 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5618 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5619 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5620 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5621 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5622 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5623 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5624 characters will be used:
5625 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5626 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5627 (|mapmode-ic|)
5628 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5629 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005630 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005631 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005632 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5633 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5634 (|:map-<nowait>|).
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01005635 "abbr" True if this is an abbreviation |abbreviations|.
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005636 "mode_bits" Vim's internal binary representation of "mode".
5637 |mapset()| ignores this; only "mode" is used.
5638 See |maplist()| for usage examples. The values
5639 are from src/vim.h and may change in the future.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005640
5641 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5642 |mapset()|.
5643
5644 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5645 then the global mappings.
5646 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5647 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005648 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005649
5650< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5651 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5652
5653mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5654 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5655 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5656 {name}.
5657 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5658 instead of mappings.
5659 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5660 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5661
5662 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5663 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5664 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5665 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5666 mapcheck("b") no no no
5667
5668 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5669 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5670 mapping for {name} exactly.
5671 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5672 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5673 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5674 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5675 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5676 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5677 then the global mappings.
5678 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5679 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5680 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5681 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5682 :endif
5683< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5684 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5685
5686 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5687 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5688
5689
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005690maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5691 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5692 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5693 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5694 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5695
5696 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5697 vim9script
5698 echo maplist()->filter(
5699 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005700< It can be tricky to find mappings for particular |:map-modes|.
5701 |mapping-dict|'s "mode_bits" can simplify this. For example,
5702 the mode_bits for Normal, Insert or Command-line modes are
5703 0x19. To find all the mappings available in those modes you
5704 can do: >
5705 vim9script
5706 var saved_maps = []
5707 for m in maplist()
5708 if and(m.mode_bits, 0x19) != 0
5709 saved_maps->add(m)
5710 endif
5711 endfor
5712 echo saved_maps->mapnew((_, m) => m.lhs)
5713< The values of the mode_bits are defined in Vim's src/vim.h
5714 file and they can be discovered at runtime using
5715 |:map-commands| and "maplist()". Example: >
5716 vim9script
5717 omap xyzzy <Nop>
5718 var op_bit = maplist()->filter(
5719 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'xyzzy')[0].mode_bits
5720 ounmap xyzzy
5721 echo printf("Operator-pending mode bit: 0x%x", op_bit)
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005722
5723
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005724mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5725 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5726 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5727 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5728 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5729
5730
5731mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005732mapset({dict})
5733 Restore a mapping from a dictionary, possibly returned by
5734 |maparg()| or |maplist()|. A buffer mapping, when dict.buffer
5735 is true, is set on the current buffer; it is up to the caller
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005736 to ensure that the intended buffer is the current buffer. This
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005737 feature allows copying mappings from one buffer to another.
5738 The dict.mode value may restore a single mapping that covers
5739 more than one mode, like with mode values of '!', ' ', 'nox',
5740 or 'v'. *E1276*
5741
5742 In the first form, {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as
5743 for the call to |maparg()|. *E460*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005744 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5745 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5746 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5747 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5748 nnoremap K somethingelse
5749 ...
5750 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5751< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005752 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save/restore the mapping for
5753 all of them, when they might differ.
5754
5755 In the second form, with {dict} as the only argument, mode
5756 and abbr are taken from the dict.
5757 Example: >
5758 vim9script
5759 var save_maps = maplist()->filter(
5760 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'K')
5761 nnoremap K somethingelse
5762 cnoremap K somethingelse2
5763 # ...
5764 unmap K
5765 for d in save_maps
5766 mapset(d)
5767 endfor
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005768
5769
5770match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5771 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5772 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5773 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5774
5775 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5776 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5777 {pat} matches.
5778
5779 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5780 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5781
5782 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5783 Example: >
5784 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5785 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5786< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5787 *strpbrk()*
5788 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5789 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5790< *strcasestr()*
5791 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5792 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5793 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5794<
5795 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5796 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5797 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5798 first character/item. Example: >
5799 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5800< result is again "4". >
5801 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5802< result is again "4". >
5803 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5804< result is "3".
5805 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5806 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5807 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5808 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5809 backwards compatible).
5810 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5811 the index is counted from the end.
5812 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5813 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5814
5815 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5816 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5817 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5818 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5819< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5820 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5821 see above.
5822
5823 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5824 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5825 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5826 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5827 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5828 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5829 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5830 further down in the text.
5831
5832 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5833 GetText()->match('word')
5834 GetList()->match('word')
5835<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005836 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005837matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5838 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5839 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5840 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5841 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5842 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5843 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5844 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5845 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5846 concealed.
5847
5848 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5849 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5850 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5851 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5852 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5853 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5854 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5855 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5856 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5857 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5858
5859 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5860 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5861 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5862 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5863 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01005864 respectively. 3 is reserved for use by the |matchparen|
5865 plugin.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01005866 If the {id} argument is not specified or -1, |matchadd()|
5867 automatically chooses a free ID.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005868
5869 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5870 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5871 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5872 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5873
5874 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5875 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5876 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5877 window Instead of the current window use the
5878 window with this number or window ID.
5879
5880 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5881 the |:match| commands.
5882
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005883 Returns -1 on error.
5884
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005885 Example: >
5886 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5887 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5888< Deletion of the pattern: >
5889 :call matchdelete(m)
5890
5891< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5892 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5893 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5894
5895 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5896 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5897<
5898 *matchaddpos()*
5899matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5900 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5901 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5902 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5903 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5904 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5905 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5906
5907 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5908 these:
5909 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5910 line has number 1.
5911 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5912 number will be highlighted.
5913 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5914 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5915 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5916 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5917 be highlighted.
5918 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5919 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5920
5921 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5922
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005923 Returns -1 on error.
5924
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005925 Example: >
5926 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5927 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5928< Deletion of the pattern: >
5929 :call matchdelete(m)
5930
5931< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5932 |getmatches()|.
5933
5934 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5935 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5936
5937matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5938 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5939 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5940 Return a |List| with two elements:
5941 The name of the highlight group used
5942 The pattern used.
5943 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5944 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5945 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5946 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5947 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5948
5949 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5950 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5951
5952matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5953 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5954 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5955 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5956 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5957 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5958 window ID instead of the current window.
5959
5960 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5961 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5962
5963matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5964 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5965 after the match. Example: >
5966 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5967< results in "7".
5968 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5969 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5970 do it with matchend(): >
5971 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5972 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5973< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5974
5975 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5976 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5977< results in "7". >
5978 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5979< result is "-1".
5980 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5981
5982 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5983 GetText()->matchend('word')
5984
5985
5986matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5987 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5988 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5989 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5990
5991 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5992 items:
zeertzjq9af2bc02022-05-11 14:15:37 +01005993 matchseq When this item is present return only matches
5994 that contain the characters in {str} in the
5995 given sequence.
Kazuyuki Miyagi47f1a552022-06-17 18:30:03 +01005996 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
5997 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005998
5999 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
6000 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006001 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006002 {str}. The value of this item should be a
6003 string.
6004 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
6005 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
6006 This should accept a dictionary item as the
6007 argument and return the text for that item to
6008 use for fuzzy matching.
6009
6010 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
6011 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
6012 is 256.
6013
6014 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
6015 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
6016
6017 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
6018 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
6019 256, then returns an empty list.
6020
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006021 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
6022 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
6023
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00006024 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006025 matching strings.
6026
6027 Example: >
6028 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
6029< results in ["clay"]. >
6030 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
6031< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6032 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
6033< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6034 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6035 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
6036 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
6037< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6038 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
6039 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
6040< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
6041 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
6042< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
6043 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
6044< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
6045 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
6046 \ {'matchseq': 1})
6047< results in ['two one'].
6048
6049matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
6050 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
6051 strings, the list of character positions where characters
6052 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
6053 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
6054 position.
6055
6056 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
6057 positions for the best match is returned.
6058
6059 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
6060 list with three empty list items is returned.
6061
6062 Example: >
6063 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
6064< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
6065 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
6066< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
6067 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
6068< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
6069
6070matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
6071 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
6072 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
6073 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
6074 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
6075 empty string is used. Example: >
6076 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
6077< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
6078 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
6079
6080 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
6081
6082 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6083 GetText()->matchlist('word')
6084
6085matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
6086 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
6087 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
6088< results in "ing".
6089 When there is no match "" is returned.
6090 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6091 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
6092< results in "ing". >
6093 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
6094< result is "".
6095 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
6096 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6097
6098 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6099 GetText()->matchstr('word')
6100
6101matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
6102 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
6103 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
6104 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
6105< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
6106 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
6107 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6108 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
6109< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
6110 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
6111< result is ["", -1, -1].
6112 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
6113 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
6114 end position of the match are returned. >
6115 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
6116< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
6117 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6118
6119 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6120 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
6121<
6122
6123 *max()*
6124max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6125 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
6126
6127< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6128 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
6129 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6130 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6131 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6132
6133 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6134 mylist->max()
6135
6136
6137menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
6138 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
6139 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
6140 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
6141 menu names are returned.
6142
6143 {mode} can be one of these strings:
6144 "n" Normal
6145 "v" Visual (including Select)
6146 "o" Operator-pending
6147 "i" Insert
6148 "c" Cmd-line
6149 "s" Select
6150 "x" Visual
6151 "t" Terminal-Job
6152 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6153 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
6154 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
6155
6156 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
6157 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
6158 display display name (name without '&')
6159 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
6160 Refer to |:menu-enable|
6161 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
6162 |toolbar-icon|
6163 iconidx index of a built-in icon
6164 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
6165 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
6166 characters will be used:
6167 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6168 name menu item name.
6169 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
6170 remappable else v:false.
6171 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
6172 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
6173 string has special characters translated like
6174 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
6175 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
6176 "<Nop>" is returned.
6177 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
6178 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
6179 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
6180 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
6181 silent v:true if the menu item is created
6182 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
6183 submenus |List| containing the names of
6184 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
6185 item has submenus.
6186
6187 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
6188
6189 Examples: >
6190 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
6191 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
6192
6193 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
6194 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
6195 let m = menu_info(a:name)
6196 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
6197 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
6198 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
6199 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
6200 endfor
6201 endfunc
6202 new
6203 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
6204 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
6205 endfor
6206<
6207 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6208 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
6209
6210
6211< *min()*
6212min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6213 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
6214
6215< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6216 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
6217 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6218 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6219 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6220
6221 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6222 mylist->min()
6223
6224< *mkdir()* *E739*
6225mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
6226 Create directory {name}.
6227
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006228 If {path} contains "p" then intermediate directories are
6229 created as necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
6230
6231 If {path} contains "D" then {name} is deleted at the end of
6232 the current function, as with: >
6233 defer delete({name}, 'd')
6234<
6235 If {path} contains "R" then {name} is deleted recursively at
6236 the end of the current function, as with: >
6237 defer delete({name}, 'rf')
6238< Note that when {name} has more than one part and "p" is used
6239 some directories may already exist. Only the first one that
6240 is created and what it contains is scheduled to be deleted.
6241 E.g. when using: >
6242 call mkdir('subdir/tmp/autoload', 'pR')
6243< and "subdir" already exists then "subdir/tmp" will be
6244 scheduled for deletion, like with: >
6245 defer delete('subdir/tmp', 'rf')
6246< Note that if scheduling the defer fails the directory is not
6247 deleted. This should only happen when out of memory.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006248
6249 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
6250 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
6251 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
6252 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
6253 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
6254 created with 0o755.
6255 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006256 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006257
6258< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6259
6260 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
6261 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
6262 "p" option the call will fail.
6263
6264 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
6265 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
6266 failed.
6267
6268 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
6269 :if exists("*mkdir")
6270
6271< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6272 GetName()->mkdir()
6273<
6274 *mode()*
6275mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
6276 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
6277 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
6278 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
6279 Also see |state()|.
6280
6281 n Normal
6282 no Operator-pending
6283 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
6284 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
6285 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
6286 CTRL-V is one character
6287 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
6288 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
6289 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
6290 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
6291 v Visual by character
6292 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6293 V Visual by line
6294 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6295 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
6296 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6297 s Select by character
6298 S Select by line
6299 CTRL-S Select blockwise
6300 i Insert
6301 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
6302 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6303 R Replace |R|
6304 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6305 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6306 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
6307 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6308 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6309 c Command-line editing
6310 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
6311 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
6312 r Hit-enter prompt
6313 rm The -- more -- prompt
6314 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
6315 ! Shell or external command is executing
6316 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
6317
6318 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
6319 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
6320 "c" or "n".
6321 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
6322 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
6323 the leading character(s).
6324 Also see |visualmode()|.
6325
6326 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6327 DoFull()->mode()
6328
6329mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
6330 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
6331 converted to Vim data structures.
6332 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
6333 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
6334 returned as Vim |Lists|.
6335 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
6336 converted to strings.
6337 All other types are converted to string with display function.
6338 Examples: >
6339 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
6340 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
6341 :echo mzeval("l")
6342 :echo mzeval("h")
6343<
6344 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6345 to {expr}.
6346
6347 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6348 GetExpr()->mzeval()
6349<
6350 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
6351
6352nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
6353 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
6354 that is not blank. Example: >
6355 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
6356< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6357 below it, zero is returned.
6358 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6359 See also |prevnonblank()|.
6360
6361 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6362 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
6363
6364nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
6365 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
6366 value {expr}. Examples: >
6367 nr2char(64) returns "@"
6368 nr2char(32) returns " "
6369< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
6370 Example for "utf-8": >
6371 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
6372< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
6373 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
6374 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
6375 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
6376 string, thus results in an empty string.
6377 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
6378 let list = [65, 66, 67]
6379 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
6380< Result: "ABC"
6381
6382 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6383 GetNumber()->nr2char()
6384
6385or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
6386 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
6387 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006388 Also see `and()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006389 Example: >
6390 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
6391< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6392 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
6393
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006394< Rationale: The reason this is a function and not using the "|"
6395 character like many languages, is that Vi has always used "|"
6396 to separate commands. In many places it would not be clear if
6397 "|" is an operator or a command separator.
6398
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006399
6400pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
6401 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
6402 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
6403 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
6404 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
6405 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
6406 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
6407< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
6408>
6409 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
6410< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
6411 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006412 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006413
6414 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6415 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6416
6417perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
6418 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
6419 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
6420 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
6421 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
6422 reference to it.
6423 Example: >
6424 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6425< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6426
6427 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6428 to {expr}.
6429
6430 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6431 GetExpr()->perleval()
6432
6433< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6434
6435
6436popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6437
6438
6439pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6440 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6441 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006442 Returns 0.0 if {x} or {y} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006443 Examples: >
6444 :echo pow(3, 3)
6445< 27.0 >
6446 :echo pow(2, 16)
6447< 65536.0 >
6448 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6449< 2.0
6450
6451 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6452 Compute()->pow(3)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006453
6454prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6455 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6456 that is not blank. Example: >
6457 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6458< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6459 above it, zero is returned.
6460 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6461 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6462
6463 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6464 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6465
6466printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6467 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6468 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6469 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6470< May result in:
6471 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6472
6473 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6474 argument: >
6475 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006476<
6477 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006478
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006479 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006480 %s string
6481 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6482 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6483 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6484 %c single byte
6485 %d decimal number
6486 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6487 %x hex number
6488 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6489 %X hex number using upper case letters
6490 %o octal number
6491 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6492 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6493 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6494 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6495 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6496 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6497 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6498 %% the % character itself
6499
6500 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6501 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6502 the result.
6503
6504 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6505 arguments appear in sequence:
6506
6507 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6508
6509 flags
6510 Zero or more of the following flags:
6511
6512 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6513 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6514 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6515 of the number is increased to force the first
6516 character of the output string to a zero (except
6517 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6518 precision of zero).
6519 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6520 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6521 prepended to it.
6522 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6523 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6524 prepended to it.
6525
6526 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6527 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6528 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6529 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6530 flag is ignored.
6531
6532 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6533 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6534 The converted value is padded on the right with
6535 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6536 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6537
6538 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6539 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6540
6541 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6542 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6543 a space if both are used.
6544
6545 field-width
6546 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6547 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6548 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6549 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6550 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6551 conversion the count is in cells.
6552
6553 .precision
6554 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6555 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6556 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6557 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6558 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6559 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6560 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6561 string for S conversions.
6562 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6563 the decimal point.
6564
6565 type
6566 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6567 be applied, see below.
6568
6569 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6570 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6571 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6572 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6573 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6574 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6575 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6576< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6577 "width" bytes.
6578
6579 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6580
6581 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6582 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6583 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6584 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6585 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6586 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6587 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6588 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6589 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6590 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6591 zeros.
6592 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6593 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6594 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6595 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6596 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6597 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6598 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6599 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6600 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6601
6602 i alias for d
6603 D alias for ld
6604 U alias for lu
6605 O alias for lo
6606
6607 *printf-c*
6608 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6609 resulting character is written.
6610
6611 *printf-s*
6612 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6613 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6614 specified are used.
6615 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6616 automatically converted to text with the same format
6617 as ":echo".
6618 *printf-S*
6619 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6620 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6621 number specified are used.
6622
6623 *printf-f* *E807*
6624 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6625 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6626 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6627 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6628 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6629 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6630 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6631 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6632 Example: >
6633 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6634< 12.12
6635 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6636 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6637
6638 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6639 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6640 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6641 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6642 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6643
6644 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6645 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6646 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6647 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6648 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6649 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6650 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6651 results in 1.0e7.
6652
6653 *printf-%*
6654 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6655 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6656
6657 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6658 accepted and automatically converted.
6659 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6660 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6661 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6662
6663 *E766* *E767*
6664 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6665 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6666 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6667
6668
6669prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6670 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6671 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6672
6673 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6674 string is returned.
6675
6676 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6677 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6678
6679< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6680
6681
6682prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6683 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6684 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6685 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6686
6687 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6688 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6689 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6690 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6691 line.
6692 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6693 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6694 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6695 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6696 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6697 if the user only typed Enter.
6698 Example: >
6699 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6700 func s:TextEntered(text)
6701 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6702 stopinsert
6703 close
6704 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006705 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006706 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6707 set nomodified
6708 endif
6709 endfunc
6710
6711< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6712 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6713
6714< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6715
6716prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6717 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6718 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6719 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6720
6721 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6722 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6723 as in any buffer.
6724
6725 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6726 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6727
6728< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6729
6730prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6731 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6732 {text} to end in a space.
6733 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6734 "prompt". Example: >
6735 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6736<
6737 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6738 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6739
6740< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6741
6742prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6743
6744pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6745 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6746 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6747 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6748 height nr of items visible
6749 width screen cells
6750 row top screen row (0 first row)
6751 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6752 size total nr of items
6753 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6754
6755 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6756 |CompleteChanged|.
6757
6758pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6759 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6760 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6761 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6762 popup menu.
6763
6764py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6765 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6766 converted to Vim data structures.
6767 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6768 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6769 'encoding').
6770 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6771 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6772 keys converted to strings.
6773 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6774 to {expr}.
6775
6776 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6777 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6778
6779< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6780
6781 *E858* *E859*
6782pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6783 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6784 converted to Vim data structures.
6785 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6786 copied though).
6787 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6788 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6789 non-string keys result in error.
6790 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6791 to {expr}.
6792
6793 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6794 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6795
6796< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6797
6798pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6799 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6800 converted to Vim data structures.
6801 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6802 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6803
6804 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6805 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6806
6807< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6808 |+python3| feature}
6809
6810rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6811 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6812 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6813 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6814 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6815 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6816 and updated.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006817 Returns -1 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006818
6819 Examples: >
6820 :echo rand()
6821 :let seed = srand()
6822 :echo rand(seed)
6823 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6824<
6825
6826 *E726* *E727*
6827range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6828 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6829 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6830 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6831 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6832 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6833 producing a value past {max}).
6834 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6835 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6836 start this is an error.
6837 Examples: >
6838 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6839 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6840 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6841 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6842 range(0) " []
6843 range(2, 0) " error!
6844<
6845 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6846 GetExpr()->range()
6847<
6848
6849readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6850 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6851 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6852 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6853 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6854
6855
6856readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6857 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6858 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6859 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6860 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6861 argument below for changing the sort order.
6862
6863 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6864 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6865 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6866 be handled.
6867 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6868 added to the list.
6869 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6870 to the list.
6871 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6872 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6873 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6874 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6875 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6876< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6877 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006878< *E857*
6879 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006880 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6881 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6882
6883 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6884 Valid values are:
6885 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6886 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6887 each character, technically, using
6888 strcmp()) (default)
6889 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6890 using strcasecmp())
6891 "collate" sort using the collation order
6892 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6893 (technically using strcoll())
6894 Other values are silently ignored.
6895
6896 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6897 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6898 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6899< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6900 function! s:tree(dir)
6901 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6902 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006903 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006904 endfunction
6905 echo s:tree(".")
6906<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006907 Returns an empty List on error.
6908
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006909 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6910 GetDirName()->readdir()
6911<
6912readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6913 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6914 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6915 information in {directory}.
6916 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6917 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6918 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6919 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6920 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6921 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6922 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6923 argument, see |readdir()|.
6924
6925 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6926 following items:
6927 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6928 name Name of the entry.
6929 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6930 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6931 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6932 type Type of the entry.
6933 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6934 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6935 Other symlink "link"
6936 On MS-Windows:
6937 Normal file "file"
6938 Directory "dir"
6939 Junction "junction"
6940 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6941 Other symlink "link"
6942 Other reparse point "reparse"
6943 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6944 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6945 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6946 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6947 itself because of performance reasons.
6948
6949 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6950 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6951 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6952 be handled.
6953 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6954 added to the list.
6955 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6956 to the list.
6957 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6958 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6959 of the entry.
6960 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6961 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6962 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6963<
6964 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6965 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6966 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006967<
6968 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6969 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6970<
6971
6972 *readfile()*
6973readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6974 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6975 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6976 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6977 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6978 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6979 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6980 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6981 added.
6982 - No CR characters are removed.
6983 Otherwise:
6984 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6985 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6986 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6987 removed from the text.
6988 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6989 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6990 lines of a file: >
6991 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6992 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6993 :endfor
6994< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6995 are returned, or as many as there are.
6996 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6997 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6998 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6999 file into a buffer if you need to.
7000 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
7001 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
7002 unmodified.
7003 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
7004 the result is an empty list.
7005 Also see |writefile()|.
7006
7007 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7008 GetFileName()->readfile()
7009
7010reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
7011 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
7012 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
7013 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007014 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007015
7016 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
7017 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
7018 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
7019 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
7020
7021 Examples: >
7022 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
7023 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
7024 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
7025 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
7026<
7027 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7028 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
7029
7030
7031reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
7032 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
7033 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
7034 See |@|.
7035
7036reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
7037 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
7038 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
7039
7040reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
7041 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
7042 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
7043 list<any> can be used.
7044 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
7045 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
7046
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007047 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time (the
Bram Moolenaareb490412022-06-28 13:44:46 +01007048 representation is system-dependent, it can not be used as the
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007049 wall-clock time, see |localtime()| for that).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007050 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
7051 specified in the argument.
7052 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
7053 and {end}.
7054
7055 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007056 reltime(). If there is an error an empty List is returned in
7057 legacy script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007058
7059 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7060 GetStart()->reltime()
7061<
7062 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7063
7064reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
7065 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
7066 Example: >
7067 let start = reltime()
7068 call MyFunction()
7069 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
7070< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
7071 Also see |profiling|.
7072 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
7073 script an error is given.
7074
7075 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7076 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
7077
7078< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7079
7080reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
7081 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
7082 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
7083 microseconds. Example: >
7084 let start = reltime()
7085 call MyFunction()
7086 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
7087< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
7088 The accuracy depends on the system.
7089 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
7090 can use split() to remove it. >
7091 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
7092< Also see |profiling|.
7093 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
7094 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
7095
7096 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7097 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
7098
7099< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7100
7101 *remote_expr()* *E449*
7102remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007103 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7104 string, also see |{server}|.
7105
7106 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
7107 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
7108 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
7109 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
7110 "\n").
7111
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007112 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
7113 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
7114 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007115
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007116 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
7117 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007118
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007119 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7120 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7121 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7122 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
7123 and the result will be the empty string.
7124
7125 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
7126 independent of a function currently being active. Except
7127 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
7128 arguments can be evaluated.
7129
7130 Examples: >
7131 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
7132 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
7133<
7134 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7135 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
7136
7137remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
7138 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007139 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007140 This works like: >
7141 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
7142< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
7143 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
7144 to bring itself to the foreground.
7145 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
7146 like foreground() does.
7147 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7148
7149 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7150 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
7151
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01007152< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007153 Win32 console version}
7154
7155
7156remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
7157 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
7158 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
7159 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
7160 name of a variable.
7161 Returns zero if none are available.
7162 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
7163 See also |clientserver|.
7164 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7165 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7166 Examples: >
7167 :let repl = ""
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007168 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007169
7170< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7171 ServerId()->remote_peek()
7172
7173remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
7174 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
7175 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007176 reply is available. Returns an empty string, if a reply is
7177 not available or on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007178 See also |clientserver|.
7179 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7180 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7181 Example: >
7182 :echo remote_read(id)
7183
7184< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7185 ServerId()->remote_read()
7186<
7187 *remote_send()* *E241*
7188remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007189 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7190 string, also see |{server}|.
7191
7192 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
7193 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
7194 |:map|.
7195
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007196 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
7197 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
7198 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007199
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007200 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7201 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7202 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7203
7204 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
7205 up the display.
7206 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007207 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007208 \ remote_read(serverid)
7209
7210 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
7211 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007212 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007213 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
7214<
7215 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7216 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
7217<
7218 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
7219remote_startserver({name})
7220 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
7221 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
7222
7223 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7224 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
7225
7226< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7227
7228remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
7229 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
7230 return the item.
7231 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7232 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
7233 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
7234 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
7235 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007236 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007237 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007238 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007239 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7240<
7241 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
7242
7243 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7244 mylist->remove(idx)
7245
7246remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
7247 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
7248 return the byte.
7249 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7250 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
7251 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
7252 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007253 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007254 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007255 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007256 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7257
7258remove({dict}, {key})
7259 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
7260 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007261 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007262< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007263 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007264
7265rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
7266 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
7267 should also work to move files across file systems. The
7268 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
7269 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
7270 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
7271 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7272
7273 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7274 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
7275
7276repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
7277 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
7278 result. Example: >
7279 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
7280< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +01007281 When {expr} is a |List| or a |Blob| the result is {expr}
7282 concatenated {count} times. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007283 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
7284< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
7285
7286 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7287 mylist->repeat(count)
7288
7289resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
7290 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
7291 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
7292 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
7293 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
7294 removed, return {filename}.
7295 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
7296 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
7297 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
7298 stopped after 100 iterations.
7299 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
7300 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
7301 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
7302 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
7303 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
7304
7305 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7306 GetName()->resolve()
7307
7308reverse({object}) *reverse()*
7309 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
7310 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
7311 Returns {object}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007312 Returns zero if {object} is not a List or a Blob.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007313 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
7314 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
7315< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7316 mylist->reverse()
7317
7318round({expr}) *round()*
7319 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
7320 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
7321 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
7322 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007323 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007324 Examples: >
7325 echo round(0.456)
7326< 0.0 >
7327 echo round(4.5)
7328< 5.0 >
7329 echo round(-4.5)
7330< -5.0
7331
7332 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7333 Compute()->round()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007334
7335rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
7336 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
7337 converted to Vim data structures.
7338 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
7339 are copied though).
7340 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
7341 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
7342 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
7343 "Object#to_s" method.
7344 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7345 to {expr}.
7346
7347 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7348 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
7349
7350< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
7351
7352screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
7353 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
7354 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
7355 attribute at other positions.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007356 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007357
7358 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7359 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
7360
7361screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
7362 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
7363 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
7364 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
7365 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
7366 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
7367 encodings it may only be the first byte.
7368 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7369 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
7370
7371 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7372 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
7373
7374screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
7375 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
7376 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
7377 composing characters on top of the base character.
7378 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7379 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
7380
7381 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7382 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
7383
7384screencol() *screencol()*
7385 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
7386 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
7387 This function is mainly used for testing.
7388
7389 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
7390 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
7391 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
7392 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
7393 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007394 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007395 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
7396 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
7397<
7398screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
7399 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
7400 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
7401 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
7402 The Dict has these members:
7403 row screen row
7404 col first screen column
7405 endcol last screen column
7406 curscol cursor screen column
7407 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
7408 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
7409 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
7410 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
7411 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
7412 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
7413 width character it would be the same as "col".
7414 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
7415 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
7416 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
7417 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007418 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
7419 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007420 Returns an empty Dict if {winid} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007421
7422 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7423 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
7424
7425screenrow() *screenrow()*
7426 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
7427 cursor. The top line has number one.
7428 This function is mainly used for testing.
7429 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
7430
7431 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7432
7433screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7434 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7435 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7436 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7437 characters.
7438 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7439 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7440
7441 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7442 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7443<
7444 *search()*
7445search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7446 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7447 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7448
7449 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7450 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7451 move. No error message is given.
7452
7453 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7454 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7455 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7456 'e' move to the End of the match
7457 'n' do Not move the cursor
7458 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7459 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7460 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7461 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7462 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7463 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7464
7465 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7466 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7467 flag.
7468
7469 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7470
7471 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7472 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7473 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7474 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01007475 search starts one column after the start of the match. This
7476 matters for overlapping matches. See |cpo-c|. You can also
7477 insert "\ze" to change where the match ends, see |/\ze|.
7478
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007479 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7480 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7481 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7482 file).
7483
7484 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7485 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7486 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7487 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7488 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7489< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7490 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7491 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01007492 *E1285* *E1286* *E1287* *E1288* *E1289*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007493 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7494 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7495 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7496 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7497 giving the argument.
7498 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7499
7500 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7501 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7502 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7503 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7504 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7505 function reference or a lambda.
7506 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7507 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7508 and -1 returned.
7509 *search()-sub-match*
7510 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7511 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7512 whole pattern did match.
7513 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7514
7515 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7516 flag is used.
7517
7518 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7519 :let n = 1
7520 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007521 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007522 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7523 : " first search to find match at start of file
7524 : normal G$
7525 : let flags = "w"
7526 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7527 : s/foo/bar/g
7528 : let flags = "W"
7529 : endwhile
7530 : update " write the file if modified
7531 : let n = n + 1
7532 :endwhile
7533<
7534 Example for using some flags: >
7535 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7536< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7537 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7538 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7539 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7540 line:
7541 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7542 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7543 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7544 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7545 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7546
7547 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7548 GetPattern()->search()
7549
7550searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7551 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7552 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7553 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7554
7555 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7556 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7557
7558 key type meaning ~
7559 current |Number| current position of match;
7560 0 if the cursor position is
7561 before the first match
7562 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7563 "pos", otherwise 0
7564 total |Number| total count of matches found
7565 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7566 1: recomputing was timed out
7567 2: max count exceeded
7568
7569 For {options} see further down.
7570
7571 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7572 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7573 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7574 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7575 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7576
7577 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7578 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7579
7580 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7581 " to 1)
7582 let result = searchcount()
7583<
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01007584 The function is useful to add the count to 'statusline': >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007585 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7586 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7587 if empty(result)
7588 return ''
7589 endif
7590 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7591 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7592 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7593 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7594 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7595 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7596 \ result.current, result.total)
7597 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7598 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7599 \ result.current, result.total)
7600 endif
7601 endif
7602 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7603 \ result.current, result.total)
7604 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007605 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007606
7607 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7608 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007609 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007610 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7611<
7612 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7613 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7614
7615 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7616 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7617 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7618 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7619 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7620 call searchcount(#{
7621 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7622 redrawstatus
7623 endif
7624 endfunction
7625<
7626 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7627 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7628
7629 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7630 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7631 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7632
7633 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7634 " search again
7635 call searchcount()
7636<
7637 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7638 key type meaning ~
7639 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7640 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7641 otherwise returns the last
7642 computed result (when |n| or
7643 |N| was used when "S" is not
7644 in 'shortmess', or this
7645 function was called).
7646 (default: |TRUE|)
7647 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7648 and different with |@/|.
7649 this works as same as the
7650 below command is executed
7651 before calling this function >
7652 let @/ = pattern
7653< (default: |@/|)
7654 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7655 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7656 for recomputing the result
7657 (default: 0)
7658 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7659 limit. max count of matched
7660 text while recomputing the
7661 result. if search exceeded
7662 total count, "total" value
7663 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7664 (default: 99)
7665 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7666 when recomputing the result.
7667 this changes "current" result
7668 value. see |cursor()|,
7669 |getpos()|
7670 (default: cursor's position)
7671
7672 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7673 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7674<
7675searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7676 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7677
7678 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7679 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7680 first match in the function.
7681
7682 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7683 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7684 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7685
7686 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7687 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7688 Example: >
7689 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7690 echo getline('.')
7691 endif
7692<
7693 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7694 GetName()->searchdecl()
7695<
7696 *searchpair()*
7697searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7698 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7699 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7700 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7701 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7702 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7703 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7704 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7705 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7706 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7707 given.
7708
7709 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7710 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7711 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7712 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7713 typical use is: >
7714 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7715< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7716
7717 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7718 |search()|. Additionally:
7719 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7720 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7721 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7722 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7723 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7724 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7725
7726 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7727 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7728 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7729 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7730 or a string.
7731 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7732 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7733 and -1 returned.
7734 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7735 Anything else makes the function fail.
7736 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7737 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7738
7739 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7740
7741 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7742 patterns are used like it's on.
7743
7744 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7745 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7746 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7747 if 1
7748 if 2
7749 endif 2
7750 endif 1
7751< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7752 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7753 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7754 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7755 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7756 "endif 2".
7757 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7758 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7759 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7760 the matching start.
7761
7762 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7763
7764 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7765 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7766
7767< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7768 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7769 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7770 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7771 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7772 match.
7773 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7774
7775 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7776
7777< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7778 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7779 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7780
7781 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7782 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7783<
7784 *searchpairpos()*
7785searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7786 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7787 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7788 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7789 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7790 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7791 returns [0, 0]. >
7792
7793 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7794<
7795 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7796
7797 *searchpos()*
7798searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7799 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7800 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7801 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7802 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7803 returns [0, 0].
7804 Example: >
7805 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7806
7807< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7808 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7809 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7810< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7811 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7812
7813 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7814 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7815
7816server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7817 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7818 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7819 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7820 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7821 Note:
7822 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7823 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7824 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7825 See also |clientserver|.
7826 Example: >
7827 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7828
7829< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7830 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7831<
7832serverlist() *serverlist()*
7833 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7834 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7835 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7836 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7837 Example: >
7838 :echo serverlist()
7839<
7840setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7841 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7842 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7843
7844 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7845 |bufload()| if needed.
7846
7847 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7848 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7849
7850 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7851 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7852 line then those lines are added.
7853
7854 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7855
7856 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7857 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7858 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7859 added below the last line.
7860
7861 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7862 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7863 error is given.
7864 On success 0 is returned.
7865
7866 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7867 third argument: >
7868 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7869
7870setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7871 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7872 {val}.
7873 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7874 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7875 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7876 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7877 The {varname} argument is a string.
7878 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7879 Examples: >
7880 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7881 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7882< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7883
7884 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7885 third argument: >
7886 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7887
7888
7889setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7890 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7891 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7892 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7893 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7894 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7895
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007896< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007897 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7898 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7899 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7900 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7901 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7902 the character width in screen cells.
7903 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7904 range overlaps with another.
7905 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7906
7907 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7908 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7909
7910 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7911 setcellwidths([]);
7912< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7913 the effect for known emoji characters.
7914
7915setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7916 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7917 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7918
7919 Example:
7920 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7921 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7922< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7923 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7924< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7925
7926 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7927 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7928
7929setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7930 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7931 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7932
7933 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7934 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7935 character search
7936 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7937 0 for backward
7938 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7939 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7940 character search
7941
7942 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7943 from a script: >
7944 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7945 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7946 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7947< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7948
7949 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7950 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7951
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01007952setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) *setcmdline()*
7953 Set the command line to {str} and set the cursor position to
7954 {pos}.
7955 If {pos} is omitted, the cursor is positioned after the text.
7956 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
7957 line.
7958
7959 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7960 GetText()->setcmdline()
7961
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007962setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7963 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7964 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7965 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7966 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7967 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7968 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7969 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7970 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7971 before inserting the resulting text.
7972 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7973 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01007974 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
7975 line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007976
7977 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7978 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7979
7980setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7981setcursorcharpos({list})
7982 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7983 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7984
7985 Example:
7986 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7987 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7988< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7989 call cursor(4, 3)
7990< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7991
7992 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7993 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7994
7995
7996setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7997 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7998 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7999
8000< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
8001 See also |expr-env|.
8002
8003 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8004 second argument: >
8005 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
8006
8007setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
8008 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
8009 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
8010 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
8011 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
8012 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
8013 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
8014 characters are not supported.
8015
8016 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
8017 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
8018 would do the same thing.
8019
8020 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
8021
8022 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8023 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
8024<
8025 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
8026
8027
8028setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
8029 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
8030 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
8031 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
8032
8033 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8034 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
8035 added below the last line.
8036 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
8037 converted to a String.
8038
8039 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
8040 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
8041 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
8042
8043 Example: >
8044 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
8045
8046< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
8047 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
8048 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
8049< This is equivalent to: >
8050 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
8051 : call setline(n, l)
8052 :endfor
8053
8054< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
8055
8056 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8057 second argument: >
8058 GetText()->setline(lnum)
8059
8060setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
8061 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
8062 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8063 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
8064
8065 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
8066 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
8067 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
8068 Also see |location-list|.
8069
8070 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
8071
8072 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8073 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
8074 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
8075
8076 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8077 second argument: >
8078 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
8079
8080setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
8081 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
8082 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
8083 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
8084 example for |getmatches()|.
8085 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
8086 window ID instead of the current window.
8087
8088 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8089 GetMatches()->setmatches()
8090<
8091 *setpos()*
8092setpos({expr}, {list})
8093 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
8094 . the cursor
8095 'x mark x
8096
8097 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
8098 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
8099 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
8100
8101 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
8102 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
8103 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
8104 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
8105 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
8106 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
8107 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
8108 Does not change the jumplist.
8109
8110 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
8111 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
8112 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
8113 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
8114
8115 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
8116 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
8117 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
8118 character.
8119
8120 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
8121 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
8122 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
8123 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
8124 mark position it is not used.
8125
8126 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
8127 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
8128 before '>.
8129
8130 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
8131 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
8132
8133 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
8134
8135 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
8136 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
8137 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
8138 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
8139 |winrestview()|.
8140
8141 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8142 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
8143
8144setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
8145 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
8146
8147 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8148 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
8149 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
8150 {what}.
8151 *setqflist-what*
8152 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
8153 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
8154 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
8155 entries:
8156
8157 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
8158 buffer
8159 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
8160 present or it is invalid.
8161 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
8162 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
8163 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008164 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008165 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
8166 col column number
8167 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
8168 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008169 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008170 nr error number
8171 text description of the error
8172 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
8173 valid recognized error message
8174
8175 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
8176 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
8177 locate a matching error line.
8178 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
8179 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
8180 item will not be handled as an error line.
8181 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
8182 be used.
8183 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
8184 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
8185 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
8186 cleared.
8187 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
8188 |getqflist()| returns.
8189
8190 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
8191 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
8192 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
8193 new list is created.
8194
8195 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
8196 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
8197 clear the list: >
8198 :call setqflist([], 'r')
8199<
8200 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
8201 freed.
8202
8203 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
8204 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
8205 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
8206 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
8207 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
8208
8209 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
8210 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
8211 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
8212 "lines". If this is not present, then the
8213 'errorformat' option value is used.
8214 See |quickfix-parse|
8215 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
8216 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
8217 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
8218 then the last entry in the list is set as the
8219 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
8220 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
8221 argument.
8222 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
8223 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
8224 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
8225 See |quickfix-parse|
8226 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
8227 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
8228 the last quickfix list.
8229 quickfixtextfunc
8230 function to get the text to display in the
8231 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
8232 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
8233 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
8234 of how to write the function and an example.
8235 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
8236 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
8237 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
8238 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
8239 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
8240 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
8241 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
8242 specify the list.
8243
8244 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
8245 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
8246 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
8247 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
8248<
8249 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8250
8251 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
8252 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
8253 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
8254
8255 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8256 second argument: >
8257 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
8258<
8259 *setreg()*
8260setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
8261 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
8262 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
8263 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
8264 {regname} must be one character.
8265
8266 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
8267 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
8268 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
8269 then the value is appended.
8270
8271 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
8272 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
8273 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
8274 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
8275 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
8276 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
8277 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
8278 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
8279
8280 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
8281 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
8282 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
8283 mode is never selected automatically.
8284 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8285
8286 *E883*
8287 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
8288 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
8289 items act like empty strings.
8290
8291 Examples: >
8292 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
8293 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
8294 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
8295 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
8296
8297< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
8298 register: >
8299 :let var_a = getreginfo()
8300 :call setreg('a', var_a)
8301< or: >
8302 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
8303 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
8304 ....
8305 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
8306< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
8307 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
8308 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
8309 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
8310
8311 You can also change the type of a register by appending
8312 nothing: >
8313 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
8314
8315< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8316 second argument: >
8317 GetText()->setreg('a')
8318
8319settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
8320 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
8321 |t:var|
8322 The {varname} argument is a string.
8323 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8324 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
8325 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
8326 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
8327 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8328
8329 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8330 third argument: >
8331 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
8332
8333settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
8334 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
8335 {val}.
8336 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
8337 use |setwinvar()|.
8338 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8339 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
8340 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8341 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
8342 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
8343 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
8344 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
8345 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
8346 Examples: >
8347 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
8348 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
8349< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8350
8351 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8352 fourth argument: >
8353 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
8354
8355settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
8356 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
8357 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8358
8359 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
8360 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
8361 stack.
8362 *E962*
8363 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
8364 argument:
8365 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
8366 stack is replaced.
8367 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
8368 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
8369 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
8370 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
8371 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
8372
8373 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
8374 stack after the modification.
8375
8376 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8377
8378 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
8379 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
8380 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
8381
8382< Save and restore the tag stack: >
8383 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
8384 " do something else
8385 call settagstack(1003, stack)
8386 unlet stack
8387<
8388 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8389 second argument: >
8390 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
8391
8392setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
8393 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
8394 Examples: >
8395 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
8396 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
8397
8398< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8399 third argument: >
8400 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
8401
8402sha256({string}) *sha256()*
8403 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
8404 checksum of {string}.
8405
8406 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8407 GetText()->sha256()
8408
8409< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
8410
8411shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
8412 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
8413 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008414 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008415 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
8416 quotes.
8417 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
8418 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
8419 {string}.
8420 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
8421 replace all "'" with "'\''".
8422
8423 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
8424 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
8425 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
8426 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
8427 command.
8428
8429 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
8430 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
8431 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
8432 even when inside single quotes.
8433
8434 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
8435 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
8436 escaped a second time.
8437
8438 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
8439 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
8440 character inside single quotes.
8441
8442 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008443 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008444< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8445 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008446 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008447< See also |::S|.
8448
8449 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8450 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8451
8452shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8453 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8454 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8455 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8456 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8457 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8458
8459 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8460 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8461 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8462 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8463
8464 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8465 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8466
8467sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8468
8469
8470simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8471 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8472 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8473 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8474 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8475 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8476 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8477 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8478 standard).
8479 Example: >
8480 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8481< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8482 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8483 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8484 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8485 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8486
8487 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8488 GetName()->simplify()
8489
8490sin({expr}) *sin()*
8491 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8492 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008493 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008494 Examples: >
8495 :echo sin(100)
8496< -0.506366 >
8497 :echo sin(-4.01)
8498< 0.763301
8499
8500 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8501 Compute()->sin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008502
8503
8504sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8505 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8506 [-inf, inf].
8507 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008508 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008509 Examples: >
8510 :echo sinh(0.5)
8511< 0.521095 >
8512 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8513< -1.026517
8514
8515 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8516 Compute()->sinh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008517
8518
8519slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8520 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8521 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8522 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8523 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8524 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8525 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008526 Returns an empty value if {start} or {end} are invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008527
8528 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8529 GetList()->slice(offset)
8530
8531
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008532sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008533 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8534
8535 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8536 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8537
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01008538< When {how} is omitted or is a string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008539 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8540 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8541 current buffer use |:sort|.
8542
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008543 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8544 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8545 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008546
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008547 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008548 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8549 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8550 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8551 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8552 case. Example: >
8553 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8554 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8555 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8556< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8557>
8558 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8559 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8560 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8561< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8562 This does not work properly on Mac.
8563
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008564 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008565 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8566 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8567 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8568
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008569 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008570 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8571 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8572
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008573 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008574 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8575
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008576 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008577 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8578 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8579 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8580 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8581
8582 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8583 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8584
8585 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8586 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8587 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8588 same order as they were originally.
8589
8590 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8591 mylist->sort()
8592
8593< Also see |uniq()|.
8594
8595 Example: >
8596 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8597 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8598 endfunc
8599 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8600< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8601 ignores overflow: >
8602 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8603 return a:i1 - a:i2
8604 endfunc
8605< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8606 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8607<
8608sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8609 Stop playing all sounds.
8610
8611 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8612 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8613
8614 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8615
8616 *sound_playevent()*
8617sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8618 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8619 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8620 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8621 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8622 call sound_playevent('bell')
8623< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8624 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8625 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8626
8627 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8628 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8629 argument is the status:
8630 0 sound was played to the end
8631 1 sound was interrupted
8632 2 error occurred after sound started
8633 Example: >
8634 func Callback(id, status)
8635 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8636 endfunc
8637 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8638
8639< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8640
8641 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8642 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8643
8644 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8645 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8646
8647< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8648
8649 *sound_playfile()*
8650sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8651 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8652 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8653 with this command: >
8654 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8655
8656< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8657 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8658
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008659< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008660
8661
8662sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8663 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8664 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8665
8666 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8667 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8668
8669 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8670 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8671
8672 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8673 soundid->sound_stop()
8674
8675< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8676
8677 *soundfold()*
8678soundfold({word})
8679 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8680 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8681 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8682 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8683 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8684 the method can be quite slow.
8685
8686 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8687 GetWord()->soundfold()
8688<
8689 *spellbadword()*
8690spellbadword([{sentence}])
8691 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8692 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8693 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8694 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8695
8696 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8697 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8698 result is an empty string.
8699
8700 The return value is a list with two items:
8701 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8702 - The type of the spelling error:
8703 "bad" spelling mistake
8704 "rare" rare word
8705 "local" word only valid in another region
8706 "caps" word should start with Capital
8707 Example: >
8708 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8709< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8710
8711 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8712 of 'spelllang' are used.
8713
8714 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8715 GetText()->spellbadword()
8716<
8717 *spellsuggest()*
8718spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8719 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8720 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8721 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8722
8723 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8724 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8725 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8726
8727 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8728 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8729 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8730 replace a line.
8731
8732 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8733 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8734 although it may appear capitalized.
8735
8736 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8737 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8738
8739 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8740 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8741
8742split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8743 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8744 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8745 item.
8746 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8747 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8748 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8749 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8750 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8751 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8752 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8753 Example: >
8754 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8755< To split a string in individual characters: >
8756 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8757< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8758 the end of the pattern: >
8759 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8760< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8761 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8762 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8763< The opposite function is |join()|.
8764
8765 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8766 GetString()->split()
8767
8768sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8769 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8770 |Float|.
8771 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008772 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number). Returns 0.0 if
8773 {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008774 Examples: >
8775 :echo sqrt(100)
8776< 10.0 >
8777 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8778< nan
8779 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8780
8781 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8782 Compute()->sqrt()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008783
8784
8785srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8786 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8787 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8788 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8789 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8790 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8791 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8792 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8793
8794 Examples: >
8795 :let seed = srand()
8796 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8797 :echo rand(seed)
8798
8799state([{what}]) *state()*
8800 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8801 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8802 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8803 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8804 Yes: then do it right away.
8805 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8806 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8807 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8808 messages and callbacks).
8809 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8810 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8811 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8812 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8813 Also see |mode()|.
8814
8815 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8816 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8817 if state('s') == ''
8818 " screen has not scrolled
8819<
8820 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8821 something is busy:
8822 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8823 stuffed command
8824 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8825 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8826 x executing an autocommand
8827 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8828 ch_readraw() when reading json
8829 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8830 |f| or a count
8831 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8832 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8833 s screen has scrolled for messages
8834
8835str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8836 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8837 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8838 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8839 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8840 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8841 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8842 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8843 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8844 thousand.
8845 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8846 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8847 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8848 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8849 |substitute()|: >
8850 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8851<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008852 Returns 0.0 if the conversion fails.
8853
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008854 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8855 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008856
8857str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8858 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8859 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8860 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8861 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8862< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8863
8864 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8865 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8866 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8867 properly: >
8868 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8869
8870< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8871 GetString()->str2list()
8872
8873
8874str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8875 Convert string {string} to a number.
8876 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8877 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8878 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8879
8880 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8881 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8882 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8883 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8884<
8885 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8886 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8887 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8888 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8889 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8890
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008891 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8892
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008893 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8894 GetText()->str2nr()
8895
8896
8897strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8898 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8899 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8900 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8901 composing characters separately.
8902
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008903 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8904
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008905 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8906
8907 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8908 GetText()->strcharlen()
8909
8910
8911strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8912 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8913 of byte index and length.
8914 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8915 counted separately.
8916 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8917 similar to |slice()|.
8918 When a character index is used where a character does not
8919 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8920 example: >
8921 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8922< results in 'a'.
8923
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008924 Returns an empty string on error.
8925
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008926 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8927 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8928
8929
8930strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8931 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8932 in String {string}.
8933 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8934 counted separately.
8935 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8936 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8937
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008938 Returns zero on error.
8939
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008940 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8941
8942 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8943 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8944 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8945 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8946 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8947 endfunction
8948 else
8949 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8950 if a:skipcc
8951 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8952 else
8953 return strchars(a:str)
8954 endif
8955 endfunction
8956 endif
8957<
8958 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8959 GetText()->strchars()
8960
8961strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8962 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8963 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8964 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8965 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8966 matters for Tab characters.
8967 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8968 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8969 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8970 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8971 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008972 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008973 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8974
8975 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8976 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8977
8978strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8979 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8980 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8981 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8982 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8983 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8984 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8985 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8986 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8987 Examples: >
8988 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8989 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8990 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8991 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8992 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8993 Show mod time of file.c.
8994< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8995 :if exists("*strftime")
8996
8997< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8998 GetFormat()->strftime()
8999
9000strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01009001 Get a Number corresponding to the character at {index} in
9002 {str}. This uses a zero-based character index, not a byte
9003 index. Composing characters are considered separate
9004 characters here. Use |nr2char()| to convert the Number to a
9005 String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009006 Returns -1 if {index} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009007 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
9008
9009 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9010 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
9011
9012stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
9013 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9014 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
9015 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
9016 This can be used to find a second match: >
9017 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
9018 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
9019< The search is done case-sensitive.
9020 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9021 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9022 See also |strridx()|.
9023 Examples: >
9024 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
9025 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
9026 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
9027< *strstr()* *strchr()*
9028 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
9029 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
9030
9031 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9032 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
9033<
9034 *string()*
9035string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
9036 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
9037 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
9038 {expr} type result ~
9039 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
9040 Number 123
9041 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
9042 Funcref function('name')
9043 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
9044 List [item, item]
9045 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
9046
9047 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
9048 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
9049 will then fail.
9050
9051 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9052 mylist->string()
9053
9054< Also see |strtrans()|.
9055
9056
9057strlen({string}) *strlen()*
9058 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
9059 {string} in bytes.
9060 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009061 For other types an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009062 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
9063 |strchars()|.
9064 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9065
9066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9067 GetString()->strlen()
9068
9069strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
9070 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
9071 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
9072 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
9073 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
9074 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
9075 following composing characters).
9076 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
9077 |strcharpart()|.
9078
9079 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
9080 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
9081 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
9082 end of the {src}. >
9083 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
9084 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
9085 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
9086 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
9087
9088< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
9089 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
9090 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
9091<
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009092 Returns an empty string on error.
9093
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009094 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9095 GetText()->strpart(5)
9096
9097strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
9098 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
9099 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
9100 the format specified in {format}.
9101
9102 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
9103 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
9104 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
9105 matters.
9106
9107 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
9108 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
9109 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
9110 result.
9111
9112 See also |strftime()|.
9113 Examples: >
9114 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
9115< 862156163 >
9116 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
9117< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
9118 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
9119< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
9120
9121 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9122 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
9123<
9124 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9125 :if exists("*strptime")
9126
9127strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
9128 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9129 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
9130 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
9131 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
9132 match: >
9133 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
9134 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
9135< The search is done case-sensitive.
9136 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9137 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9138 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
9139 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
9140 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
9141< *strrchr()*
9142 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
9143 function strrchr().
9144
9145 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9146 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
9147
9148strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
9149 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
9150 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
9151 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
9152 echo strtrans(@a)
9153< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
9154 starting a new line.
9155
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009156 Returns an empty string on error.
9157
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009158 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9159 GetString()->strtrans()
9160
9161strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
9162 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9163 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
9164 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
9165 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9166 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009167 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009168 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
9169
9170 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9171 GetString()->strwidth()
9172
9173submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
9174 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
9175 substitute() function.
9176 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
9177 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
9178 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
9179 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
9180 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
9181
9182 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
9183 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
9184 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
9185 text.
9186 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
9187 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
9188 items, since there are no real line breaks.
9189
9190 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
9191 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
9192
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009193 Returns an empty string or list on error.
9194
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009195 Examples: >
9196 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
9197 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
9198< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
9199 A line break is included as a newline character.
9200
9201 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9202 GetNr()->submatch()
9203
9204substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
9205 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
9206 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
9207 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
9208 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
9209
9210 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
9211 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
9212 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
9213 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
9214 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
9215 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
9216 used.
9217
9218 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
9219 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
9220 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
9221 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
9222
9223 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
9224 unmodified.
9225
9226 Example: >
9227 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
9228< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
9229 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
9230< results in "TESTING".
9231
9232 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
9233 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
9234 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009235 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009236
9237< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
9238 optional argument. Example: >
9239 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
9240< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
9241 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
9242 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009243 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009244
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009245< Returns an empty string on error.
9246
9247 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009248 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
9249
9250swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
9251 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
9252 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
9253 version Vim version
9254 user user name
9255 host host name
9256 fname original file name
9257 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
9258 file
9259 mtime last modification time in seconds
9260 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
9261 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
9262 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
9263 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
9264 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
9265 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
9266 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
9267 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
9268
9269 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9270 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
9271
9272swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
9273 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
9274 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9275 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
9276 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
9277 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
9278
9279 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9280 GetBufname()->swapname()
9281
9282synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
9283 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
9284 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
9285 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
9286 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
9287
9288 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
9289 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
9290 Note that when the position is after the last character,
9291 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
9292 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9293
9294 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
9295 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
9296 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
9297 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
9298 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
9299 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
9300 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
9301
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009302 Returns zero on error.
9303
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009304 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
9305 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
9306<
9307
9308synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
9309 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
9310 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
9311 about a syntax item.
9312 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
9313 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
9314 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
9315 used (GUI, cterm or term).
9316 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
9317 {what} result
9318 "name" the name of the syntax item
9319 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
9320 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
9321 term: empty string)
9322 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
9323 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
9324 |highlight-font|
9325 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
9326 |highlight-guisp|
9327 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
9328 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
9329 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
9330 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
9331 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
9332 "bold" "1" if bold
9333 "italic" "1" if italic
9334 "reverse" "1" if reverse
9335 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
9336 "standout" "1" if standout
9337 "underline" "1" if underlined
9338 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
9339 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
Bram Moolenaarde786322022-07-30 14:56:17 +01009340 "nocombine" "1" if nocombine
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009341
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009342 Returns an empty string on error.
9343
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009344 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
9345 cursor): >
9346 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
9347<
9348 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9349 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9350
9351
9352synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
9353 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
9354 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
9355 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
9356 ":highlight link" are followed.
9357
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009358 Returns zero on error.
9359
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009360 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9361 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9362
9363synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
9364 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
9365 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
9366 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
9367 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9368 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
9369 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
9370 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
9371 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
9372 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
9373 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
9374 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
9375 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
9376 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
9377 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
9378 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
9379 and replaced by the character "X", then:
9380 call returns ~
9381 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
9382 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
9383 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
9384 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
9385 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
9386 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
9387
9388
9389synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
9390 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
9391 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
9392 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
9393 like what |synID()| returns.
9394 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
9395 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
9396 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
9397 transparent item.
9398 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
9399 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
9400 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
9401 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
9402 endfor
9403< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009404 an empty List is returned. The position just after the last
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009405 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
9406 valid positions.
9407
9408system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
9409 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
9410 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
9411
9412 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
9413 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
9414 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
9415 separators yourself.
9416 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
9417 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
9418 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
9419 list items converted to NULs).
9420 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
9421 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
9422 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
9423 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
9424
9425 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
9426
9427 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
9428 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
9429 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
9430 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
9431 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
9432<
9433 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
9434 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
9435 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
9436 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
9437 cause trouble.
9438 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
9439
9440 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009441 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
9442 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009443
9444< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
9445 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
9446 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
9447 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
9448 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
9449
9450 The command executed is constructed using several options:
9451 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
9452 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
9453 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
9454 concatenated commands.
9455
9456 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
9457 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
9458
9459 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
9460 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
9461
9462 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
9463 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
9464 when using a security agent application.
9465 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
9466 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
9467
9468 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9469 :echo GetCmd()->system()
9470
9471
9472systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
9473 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
9474 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
9475 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
9476 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
9477 result ends in a NL.
9478 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
9479
9480 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
9481 use |system()| and |split()|: >
9482 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
9483<
9484 Returns an empty string on error.
9485
9486 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9487 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
9488
9489
9490tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
9491 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
9492 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9493 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
9494 omitted the current tab page is used.
9495 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9496 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9497 let buflist = []
9498 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9499 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9500 endfor
9501< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9502
9503 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9504 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9505
9506tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9507 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9508 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9509
9510 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9511 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9512 count).
9513 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9514 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9515 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9516 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9517
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009518 Returns zero on error.
9519
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009520
9521tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9522 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9523 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9524 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9525 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9526 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9527 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9528 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9529 Useful examples: >
9530 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9531 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9532< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9533
9534 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9535 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9536<
9537 *tagfiles()*
9538tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9539 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9540
9541
9542taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9543 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9544
9545 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9546 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9547 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9548
9549 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9550 entries:
9551 name Name of the tag.
9552 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9553 defined. It is either relative to the
9554 current directory or a full path.
9555 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9556 the file.
9557 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9558 entry depends on the language specific
9559 kind values. Only available when
9560 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009561 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009562 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9563 |static-tag| for more information.
9564 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9565 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9566 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9567 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9568 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9569 contained in.
9570
9571 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9572 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9573
9574 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9575
9576 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9577 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9578 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9579 search regular expression pattern.
9580
9581 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9582 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9583 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9584
9585 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9586 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9587
9588tan({expr}) *tan()*
9589 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9590 in the range [-inf, inf].
9591 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009592 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009593 Examples: >
9594 :echo tan(10)
9595< 0.648361 >
9596 :echo tan(-4.01)
9597< -1.181502
9598
9599 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9600 Compute()->tan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009601
9602
9603tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9604 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9605 range [-1, 1].
9606 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009607 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009608 Examples: >
9609 :echo tanh(0.5)
9610< 0.462117 >
9611 :echo tanh(-1)
9612< -0.761594
9613
9614 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9615 Compute()->tanh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009616
9617
9618tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9619 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9620 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9621 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9622 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009623 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009624< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9625 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9626 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9627 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9628
9629
9630term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9631
9632
9633terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9634 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9635 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9636 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9637 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9638 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9639 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9640 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9641 mouse mouse type supported
9642
9643 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9644
9645 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9646 an empty dictionary.
9647
9648 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9649 current cursor style.
9650 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9651 request the cursor blink status.
9652 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9653 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9654 and |t_RC| on startup.
9655
9656 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9657 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9658
9659 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9660
9661 Also see:
9662 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9663 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9664 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9665
9666
9667test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9668
9669
9670 *timer_info()*
9671timer_info([{id}])
9672 Return a list with information about timers.
9673 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9674 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9675 returned.
9676 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9677
9678 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9679 these items:
9680 "id" the timer ID
9681 "time" time the timer was started with
9682 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9683 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9684 -1 means forever
9685 "callback" the callback
9686 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9687
9688 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9689 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9690
9691< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9692
9693timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9694 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9695 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9696 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9697 has passed.
9698
9699 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9700 for a short time.
9701
9702 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9703 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9704 See |non-zero-arg|.
9705
9706 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9707 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9708
9709< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9710
9711 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9712timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9713 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9714
9715 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9716 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9717 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9718
9719 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9720 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9721 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9722 waiting for input.
9723 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9724 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9725
9726 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9727 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9728 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9729 the callback will be called once.
9730 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9731 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9732 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9733 messages.
9734
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009735 Returns -1 on error.
9736
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009737 Example: >
9738 func MyHandler(timer)
9739 echo 'Handler called'
9740 endfunc
9741 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9742 \ {'repeat': 3})
9743< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9744 intervals.
9745
9746 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9747 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9748
9749< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9750 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9751
9752timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9753 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9754 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9755 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9756
9757 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9758 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9759
9760< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9761
9762timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9763 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9764 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9765 timers there is no error.
9766
9767 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9768
9769tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9770 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9771 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009772 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009773
9774 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9775 GetText()->tolower()
9776
9777toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9778 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9779 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009780 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009781
9782 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9783 GetText()->toupper()
9784
9785tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9786 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9787 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9788 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9789 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9790 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9791 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9792
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009793 Returns an empty string on error.
9794
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009795 Examples: >
9796 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9797< returns "Hello THere" >
9798 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9799< returns "{blob}"
9800
9801 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9802 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9803
9804trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9805 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9806 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9807
9808 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9809 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9810 space character 0xa0.
9811
9812 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9813 characters:
9814 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9815 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9816 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9817 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9818
9819 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009820 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009821
9822 Examples: >
9823 echo trim(" some text ")
9824< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009825 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009826< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9827 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9828< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9829 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9830< returns " vim"
9831
9832 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9833 GetText()->trim()
9834
9835trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9836 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9837 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9838 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009839 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009840 Examples: >
9841 echo trunc(1.456)
9842< 1.0 >
9843 echo trunc(-5.456)
9844< -5.0 >
9845 echo trunc(4.0)
9846< 4.0
9847
9848 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9849 Compute()->trunc()
9850<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009851 *type()*
9852type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9853 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9854 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9855 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9856 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9857 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9858 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9859 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9860 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9861 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9862 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9863 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9864 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9865 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9866 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9867 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9868 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9869 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9870 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9871 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9872 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9873 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9874 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9875< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9876 :if exists('v:t_number')
9877
9878< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9879 mylist->type()
9880
9881
9882typename({expr}) *typename()*
9883 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9884 Example: >
9885 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9886 list<number>
9887
9888
9889undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9890 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9891 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9892 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9893 the undo file exists.
9894 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9895 is used internally.
9896 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9897 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9898 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9899 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9900 returns an empty string.
9901
9902 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9903 GetFilename()->undofile()
9904
9905undotree() *undotree()*
9906 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9907 the following items:
9908 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9909 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9910 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9911 when some changes were undone.
9912 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9913 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9914 something readable.
9915 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9916 write yet.
9917 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9918 tree.
9919 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9920 This happens when waiting from input from the
9921 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9922 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9923 undo blocks.
9924
9925 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9926 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9927 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9928 |:undolist|.
9929 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9930 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9931 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9932 that was added. This marks the last change
9933 and where further changes will be added.
9934 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9935 that was undone. This marks the current
9936 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9937 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9938 undone after the last change this item will
9939 not appear anywhere.
9940 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9941 write. The number is the write count. The
9942 first write has number 1, the last one the
9943 "save_last" mentioned above.
9944 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9945 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9946 item.
9947
9948uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9949 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9950 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9951 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9952 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9953< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9954 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9955
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009956 Returns zero if {list} is not a |List|.
9957
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009958 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9959 mylist->uniq()
9960
9961values({dict}) *values()*
9962 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9963 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009964 Returns zero if {dict} is not a |Dict|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009965
9966 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9967 mydict->values()
9968
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009969virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) *virtcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009970 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9971 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9972 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9973 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9974 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9975 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9976 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9977 For the byte position use |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009978
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009979 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009980
9981 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off],
9982 where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of
9983 the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the
9984 last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When
9985 Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9986 beyond the end of the line can be returned. Also see
9987 |'virtualedit'|
9988
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009989 The accepted positions are:
9990 . the cursor position
9991 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9992 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9993 plus one)
9994 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9995 returned)
9996 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9997 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9998 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9999 that it's updated right away.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010000
10001 If {list} is present and non-zero then virtcol() returns a List
10002 with the first and last screen position occupied by the
10003 character.
10004
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010005 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
10006 Examples: >
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010007 " With text "foo^Lbar" and cursor on the "^L":
10008
10009 virtcol(".") " returns 5
10010 virtcol(".", 1) " returns [4, 5]
10011 virtcol("$") " returns 9
10012
10013 " With text " there", with 't at 'h':
10014
10015 virtcol("'t") " returns 6
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010016< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
10017 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
10018 all lines: >
10019 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
10020
10021< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10022 GetPos()->virtcol()
10023
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010024virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *virtcol2col()*
10025 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the
10026 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and virtual
10027 column {col}.
10028
10029 If {col} is greater than the last virtual column in line
10030 {lnum}, then the byte index of the character at the last
10031 virtual column is returned.
10032
10033 The {winid} argument can be the window number or the
10034 |window-ID|. If this is zero, then the current window is used.
10035
10036 Returns -1 if the window {winid} doesn't exist or the buffer
10037 line {lnum} or virtual column {col} is invalid.
10038
10039 See also |screenpos()|, |virtcol()| and |col()|.
10040
10041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10042 GetWinid()->virtcol2col(lnum, col)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010043
10044visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
10045 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
10046 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
10047 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
10048 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
10049 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
10050 respectively.
10051 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010052 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010053< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
10054 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
10055 Visual mode that was used.
10056 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
10057 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
10058 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
10059 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
10060 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
10061
10062wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
10063 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
10064 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
10065 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
10066 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
10067
10068 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
10069 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
10070<
10071 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
10072
10073win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
10074 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
10075 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
10076 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
10077 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
10078 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
10079 Example: >
10080 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
10081< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
10082 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010083 *E994*
10084 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
10085 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
10086 an empty string is returned.
10087
10088 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10089 second argument: >
10090 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
10091
10092win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
10093 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
10094 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
10095
10096 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10097 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
10098
10099win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
10100 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
10101 When {win} is missing use the current window.
10102 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
10103 number 1.
10104 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
10105 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
10106 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
10107
10108 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10109 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
10110
10111
10112win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
10113 Return the type of the window:
10114 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
10115 used to execute autocommands.
10116 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
10117 (empty) normal window
10118 "loclist" |location-list-window|
10119 "popup" popup window |popup|
10120 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
10121 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
10122 "unknown" window {nr} not found
10123
10124 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
10125 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
10126 |window-ID|.
10127
10128 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
10129 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
10130 returns "popup".
10131
10132 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10133 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
10134<
10135win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
10136 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
10137 tabpage.
10138 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
10139
10140 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10141 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
10142
10143win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
10144 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
10145 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
10146 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
10147
10148 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10149 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
10150
10151win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
10152 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
10153 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
10154
10155 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10156 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
10157
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010158win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
10159 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
10160 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
10161 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
10162 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
10163 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
10164 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
10165 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
10166 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
10167 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
10168 FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010169 This will fail for the rightmost window and a full-width
10170 window, since it has no separator on the right.
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010171
10172 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10173 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
10174
10175win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
10176 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
10177 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
10178 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
10179 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
10180 line will change the height of the window and the height of
10181 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
10182 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
10183 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
10184 be found and FALSE otherwise.
10185
10186 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10187 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
10188
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010189win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
10190 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
10191 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
10192 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
10193 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
10194 for the current window.
10195 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
10196 tabpage.
10197
10198 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10199 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
10200<
10201win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
10202 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
10203 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
10204 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
10205 then closing {nr}.
10206
10207 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
10208 Both must be in the current tab page.
10209
10210 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
10211
10212 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
10213 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
10214 like with |:vsplit|.
10215 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
10216 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
10217 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
10218 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
10219 'splitright' are used.
10220
10221 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10222 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
10223<
10224
10225 *winbufnr()*
10226winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
10227 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
10228 the |window-ID|.
10229 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
10230 window is returned.
10231 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10232 Example: >
10233 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
10234<
10235 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10236 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
10237<
10238 *wincol()*
10239wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
10240 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
10241 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
10242
10243 *windowsversion()*
10244windowsversion()
10245 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
10246 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
10247 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
10248 an empty string.
10249
10250winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
10251 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
10252 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10253 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
10254 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10255 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
10256 This excludes any window toolbar line.
10257 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010258 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010259
10260< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10261 GetWinid()->winheight()
10262<
10263winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
10264 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
10265 in a tabpage.
10266
10267 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
10268 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
10269 returns an empty list.
10270
10271 For a leaf window, it returns:
10272 ['leaf', {winid}]
10273 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
10274 returns:
10275 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
10276 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
10277 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
10278
10279 Example: >
10280 " Only one window in the tab page
10281 :echo winlayout()
10282 ['leaf', 1000]
10283 " Two horizontally split windows
10284 :echo winlayout()
10285 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
10286 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
10287 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
10288 " middle window
10289 :echo winlayout(2)
10290 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
10291 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
10292<
10293 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10294 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
10295<
10296 *winline()*
10297winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
10298 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
10299 the window. The first line is one.
10300 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
10301 first, this may cause a scroll.
10302
10303 *winnr()*
10304winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10305 window. The top window has number 1.
10306 Returns zero for a popup window.
10307
10308 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10309 $ the number of the last window (the window
10310 count).
10311 # the number of the last accessed window (where
10312 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
10313 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
10314 returned.
10315 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
10316 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
10317 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
10318 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
10319 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
10320 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
10321 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
10322 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
10323 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
10324 |:wincmd|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +010010325 When {arg} is invalid an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010326 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
10327 Examples: >
10328 let window_count = winnr('$')
10329 let prev_window = winnr('#')
10330 let wnum = winnr('3k')
10331
10332< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10333 GetWinval()->winnr()
10334<
10335 *winrestcmd()*
10336winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
10337 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
10338 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
10339 unchanged.
10340 Example: >
10341 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
10342 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
10343 :exe cmd
10344<
10345 *winrestview()*
10346winrestview({dict})
10347 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
10348 the view of the current window.
10349 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
10350 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
10351 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
10352 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
10353<
10354 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
10355 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
10356 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
10357 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
10358
10359 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
10360 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
10361
10362 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10363 GetView()->winrestview()
10364<
10365 *winsaveview()*
10366winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
10367 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
10368 restore the view.
10369 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
10370 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
10371 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
10372 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
10373 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
10374 The return value includes:
10375 lnum cursor line number
10376 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010377 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010378 returns)
10379 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010380 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
10381 the first column is zero, as opposed
10382 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
10383 |$| command it will be a very large
10384 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010385 topline first line in the window
10386 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
10387 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
10388 'wrap' is off
10389 skipcol columns skipped
10390 Note that no option values are saved.
10391
10392
10393winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
10394 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
10395 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10396 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
10397 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10398 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
10399 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010400 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010401 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
10402 : 50 wincmd |
10403 :endif
10404< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
10405 option.
10406
10407 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10408 GetWinid()->winwidth()
10409
10410
10411wordcount() *wordcount()*
10412 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
10413 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
10414 |g_CTRL-G|
10415 The return value includes:
10416 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
10417 chars Number of chars in the buffer
10418 words Number of words in the buffer
10419 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
10420 (not in Visual mode)
10421 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
10422 (not in Visual mode)
10423 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
10424 (not in Visual mode)
10425 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
10426 (only in Visual mode)
10427 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
10428 (only in Visual mode)
10429 visual_words Number of words visually selected
10430 (only in Visual mode)
10431
10432
10433 *writefile()*
10434writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
10435 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
10436 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
10437 or Number.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010438 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
10439 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
10440 to writefile().
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010441
10442 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
10443 unmodified, also when binary mode is not specified.
10444
10445 {flags} must be a String. These characters are recognized:
10446
10447 'b' Binary mode is used: There will not be a NL after the
10448 last list item. An empty item at the end does cause the
10449 last line in the file to end in a NL.
10450
10451 'a' Append mode is used, lines are appended to the file: >
10452 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
10453 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
10454<
10455 'D' Delete the file when the current function ends. This
10456 works like: >
10457 :defer delete({fname})
10458< Fails when not in a function. Also see |:defer|.
10459
10460 's' fsync() is called after writing the file. This flushes
10461 the file to disk, if possible. This takes more time but
10462 avoids losing the file if the system crashes.
10463
10464 'S' fsync() is not called, even when 'fsync' is set.
10465
10466 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
10467 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
10468
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010469 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010470
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010471 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
10472 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
10473 fails.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010474
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010475 Also see |readfile()|.
10476 To copy a file byte for byte: >
10477 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
10478 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
10479
10480< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10481 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
10482
10483
10484xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
10485 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
10486 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010487 Also see `and()` and `or()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010488 Example: >
10489 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
10490<
10491 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10492 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
10493<
10494
10495==============================================================================
104963. Feature list *feature-list*
10497
10498There are three types of features:
104991. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
10500 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
10501 :if has("cindent")
10502< *gui_running*
105032. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
10504 Example: >
10505 :if has("gui_running")
10506< *has-patch*
105073. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
10508 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
10509 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
10510 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
10511< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
10512 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
10513 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
10514 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
10515 version 6.2.148 or later): >
10516 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
10517
10518Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
10519use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
10520
10521
10522acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010523all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled. (always
10524 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010525amiga Amiga version of Vim.
10526arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
10527arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
10528autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
10529autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
10530autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
10531balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
10532balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
10533beos BeOS version of Vim.
10534browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
10535 work.
10536browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
10537bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010538builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010539byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
10540channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010541cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010542clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
10543clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
10544clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
10545cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
10546cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
10547cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
10548comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
10549compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10550conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10551cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10552cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10553cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10554debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10555dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10556dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10557diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10558digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10559directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10560dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10561drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10562ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10563emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10564eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10565 true, of course!
10566ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10567extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10568 |'hlsearch'|
10569farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
Bram Moolenaarf80f40a2022-08-25 16:02:23 +010010570file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>| (always
10571 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010572filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10573 read/write/filter commands
10574find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10575 |+find_in_path|.
10576float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10577fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10578 this is not present).
10579folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10580footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10581fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10582gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10583gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010584gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010585gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10586gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10587gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10588gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10589gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10590gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10591gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10592gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10593gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10594gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10595gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10596haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10597hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10598hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10599iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10600insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10601 Insert mode. (always true)
10602job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10603ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010604jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010605keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10606lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10607langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10608libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10609linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10610 'breakindent' support.
10611linux Linux version of Vim.
10612lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010613 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010614listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10615 and the argument list |arglist|.
10616localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10617lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10618mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10619macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10620menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10621mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10622modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10623 (always true)
10624mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10625mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10626mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10627mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10628mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10629mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10630mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10631mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10632mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10633mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10634mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10635multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10636multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10637multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10638multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10639mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10640nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10641netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10642netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010643num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010644ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10645osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10646osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10647packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10648path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10649perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10650persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10651postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10652printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10653profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10654python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10655python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10656python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10657python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10658python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10659python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10660pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10661qnx QNX version of Vim.
10662quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10663reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10664rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10665ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10666scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10667showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10668signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010669smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010670sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10671sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10672spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10673startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10674statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10675 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10676sun SunOS version of Vim.
10677sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10678syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10679syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10680 current buffer.
10681system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10682tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010683 |tag-binary-search|. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010684tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10685 |tag-old-static|.
10686tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10687termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10688terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10689terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10690termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10691textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10692textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10693tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10694 or terminfo file.
10695timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10696title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010697 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010698toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10699ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10700ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10701unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10702unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10703user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10704vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10705vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10706 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10707vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10708 (always true)
10709vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10710 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010711vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010712viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10713vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10714vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10715vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +010010716vimscript-4 Compiled Vim script version 4 support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010717virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10718visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10719visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10720 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10721vms VMS version of Vim.
10722vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10723vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10724 out if it works in the current console).
10725wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10726wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10727win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10728win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10729 64 bits)
10730win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10731win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10732win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10733winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10734windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10735 (always true)
10736writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10737xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10738xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10739xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10740xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10741 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10742xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10743xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10744xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10745xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10746 xterm screen.
10747x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10748
10749
10750==============================================================================
107514. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10752
10753This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10754|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10755pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10756same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10757When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10758pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10759>
10760 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10761 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10762 aa
10763 xx
10764 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10765 a
10766 x
10767
10768Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10769"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10770"\n".
10771
10772 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: