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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
63balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
64balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
65balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
66blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
67browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
68 String put up a file requester
69browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
70bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
71bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
72buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
73bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
74bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
75bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
76bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
77bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
78bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
79byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
80byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
81byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
82call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
83 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
84ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
85ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
86ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
87ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
88ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
89 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
90ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
91 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
92ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
93ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
94ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
95ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
96ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
97ch_open({address} [, {options}])
98 Channel open a channel to {address}
99ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
100ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
101 Blob read Blob from {handle}
102ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
103 String read raw from {handle}
104ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
105 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
106ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
107 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
108ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
109 none set options for {handle}
110ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
111 String status of channel {handle}
112changenr() Number current change number
113char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
114charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
115charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
116charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
117 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
118chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
119cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
120clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
121col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
122complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
123complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
124complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
125complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
126confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
127 Number number of choice picked by user
128copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
129cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
130cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
131count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
132 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
133cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
134 Number checks existence of cscope connection
135cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
136 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
137cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
138debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
139deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
140delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
141deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
142 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
143did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
144diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
145diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
146digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
147digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
148digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
149digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
150echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
151empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
152environ() Dict return environment variables
153escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
154eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
155eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
156executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
157execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
158exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
159exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
160exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
161exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
162expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
163 any expand special keywords in {expr}
164expandcmd({expr}) String expand {expr} like with `:edit`
165extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
166 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
167extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
168 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
169 List or Dictionary
170feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
171filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
172filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
173filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
174 remove items from {expr1} where
175 {expr2} is 0
176finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
177 String find directory {name} in {path}
178findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
179 String find file {name} in {path}
180flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
181flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
182 List flatten a copy of {list}
183float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
184floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
185fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
186fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
187fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
188foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
189foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
190foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
191foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
192foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
193foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
194fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
195funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
196 Funcref reference to function {name}
197function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
198 Funcref named reference to function {name}
199garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
200get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
201get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
202get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
203getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
204getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
205 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
206getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
207 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
208getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
209getchar([expr]) Number or String
210 get one character from the user
211getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
212getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
213getcharsearch() Dict last character search
214getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
215getcmdline() String return the current command-line
216getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
217getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
218getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
219getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
220 List list of cmdline completion matches
221getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
222getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
223getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
224getenv({name}) String return environment variable
225getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
226getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
227getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
228getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
229getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
230getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
231getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
232 List list of jump list items
233getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
234getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
235getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
236getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
237getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
238getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
239getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
240getpid() Number process ID of Vim
241getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
242getqflist() List list of quickfix items
243getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
244getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
245 String or List contents of a register
246getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
247getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
248gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
249gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
250 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
251gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
252 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
253gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
254gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
255getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
256getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
257getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
258getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
259getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
260 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
261glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
262 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
263glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
264globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
265 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
266has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
267has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
268haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
269 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
270 or |:tcd|
271hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
272 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
273histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
274histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
275histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
276histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
277hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
278hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
279hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
280hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
281hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
282iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
283indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
284index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
285 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
286input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
287 String get input from the user
288inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
289 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
290inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
291inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
292inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
293inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
294insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
295interrupt() none interrupt script execution
296invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
297isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
298isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
299 (positive or negative)
300islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
301isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
302items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
303job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
304job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
305job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
306job_start({command} [, {options}])
307 Job start a job
308job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
309job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
310join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
311js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
312js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
313json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
314json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
315keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
316len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
317libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
318libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
319line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
320line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
321lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
322list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
323list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
324listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
325 Number add a callback to listen to changes
326listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
327listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
328localtime() Number current time
329log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
330log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
331luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
332map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
333 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
334maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
335 String or Dict
336 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
337mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
338 String check for mappings matching {name}
339mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
340 like |map()| but creates a new List or
341 Dictionary
342mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
343match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
344 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
345matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
346 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
347matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
348 Number highlight positions with {group}
349matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
350matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
351matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
352 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
353matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
354 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
355matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
356 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
357matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
358 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
359matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
360 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
361matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
362 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
363max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
364menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
365min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
366mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
367 Number create directory {name}
368mode([expr]) String current editing mode
369mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
370nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
371nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
372or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
373pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
374perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
375popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
376popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
377popup_clear() none close all popup windows
378popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
379popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
380popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
381popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
382popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
383popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
384popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
385popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
386popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
387popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
388popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
389popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
390popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
391popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
392popup_notification({what}, {options})
393 Number create a notification popup window
394popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
395 none set options for popup window {id}
396popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
397popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
398pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
399prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
400printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
401prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
402prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
403prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
404prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
405prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
406prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
407 none add multiple text properties
408prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
409 none remove all text properties
410prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
411 Dict search for a text property
412prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
413prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
414 Number remove a text property
415prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
416prop_type_change({name}, {props})
417 none change an existing property type
418prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
419 none delete a property type
420prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
421 Dict get property type values
422prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
423pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
424pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
425py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
426pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
427pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
428rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
429range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
430 List items from {expr} to {max}
431readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
432readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
433 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
434readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
435 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
436readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
437 List get list of lines from file {fname}
438reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
439 any reduce {object} using {func}
440reg_executing() String get the executing register name
441reg_recording() String get the recording register name
442reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
443reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
444reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
445remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
446 String send expression
447remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
448remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
449 Number check for reply string
450remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
451 String read reply string
452remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
453 String send key sequence
454remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
455remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
456 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
457remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
458 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
459remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
460rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
461repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
462resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
463reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
464round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
465rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
466screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
467screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
468screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
469screencol() Number current cursor column
470screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
471screenrow() Number current cursor row
472screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
473search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
474 Number search for {pattern}
475searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
476searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
477 Number search for variable declaration
478searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
479 Number search for other end of start/end pair
480searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
481 List search for other end of start/end pair
482searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
483 List search for {pattern}
484server2client({clientid}, {string})
485 Number send reply string
486serverlist() String get a list of available servers
487setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
488 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
489 {expr}
490setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
491 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
492setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
493setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
494setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
495setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
496setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
497setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
498setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
499setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
500setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
501 Number modify location list using {list}
502setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
503 Number modify specific location list props
504setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
505setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
506setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
507setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
508 Number modify specific quickfix list props
509setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
510settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
511settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
512 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
513 page {tabnr} to {val}
514settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
515 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
516setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
517sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
518shellescape({string} [, {special}])
519 String escape {string} for use as shell
520 command argument
521shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
522sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
523sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
524sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
525sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
526 List get a list of placed signs
527sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
528 Number jump to a sign
529sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
530 Number place a sign
531sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
532sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
533sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
534sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
535 Number unplace a sign
536sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
537simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
538sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
539sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
540slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
541 slice of a String, List or Blob
542sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
543 List sort {list}, using {func} to compare
544sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
545sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
546 Number play an event sound
547sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
548 Number play sound file {path}
549sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
550soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
551spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
552spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
553 List spelling suggestions
554split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
555 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
556sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
557srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
558state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
559str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
560str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
561 ASCII/UTF-8 value
562str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
563 Number convert String to Number
564strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
565strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
566 String {len} characters of {str} at
567 character {start}
568strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
569strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
570strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
571strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
572stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
573 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
574string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
575strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
576strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
577 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
578 byte {start}
579strptime({format}, {timestring})
580 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
581strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
582 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
583strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
584strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
585submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
586 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
587substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
588 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
589swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
590swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
591synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
592synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
593 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
594synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
595synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
596synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
597system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
598systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
599tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
600tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
601tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
602tagfiles() List tags files used
603taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
604tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
605tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
606tempname() String name for a temporary file
607term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
608 Number display difference between two dumps
609term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
610 Number displaying a screen dump
611term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
612 none dump terminal window contents
613term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
614term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
615term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
616term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
617term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
618term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
619term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
620term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
621term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
622term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
623term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
624term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
625term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
626term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
627term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
628 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
629term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
630term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
631term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
632term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
633 none set the size of a terminal
634term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
635term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
636terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
637test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
638 none make memory allocation fail
639test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
640test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
641test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
642test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
643test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000644test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000645test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
646test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
647test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
648test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
649test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
650test_null_job() Job null value for testing
651test_null_list() List null value for testing
652test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
653test_null_string() String null value for testing
654test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
655test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
656test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000657test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
658test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
659test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
660test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
661test_void() any void value for testing
662timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
663timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
664timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
665 Number create a timer
666timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
667timer_stopall() none stop all timers
668tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
669toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
670tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
671 to chars in {tostr}
672trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
673 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
674trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
675type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
676typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
677undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
678undotree() List undo file tree
679uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
680 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
681values({dict}) List values in {dict}
682virtcol({expr}) Number screen column of cursor or mark
683visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
684wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
685win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
686 String execute {command} in window {id}
687win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
688win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
689win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
690win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
691win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
692win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000693win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
694win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000695win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
696win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
697 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
698winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
699wincol() Number window column of the cursor
700windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
701winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
702winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
703winline() Number window line of the cursor
704winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
705winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
706winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
707winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
708winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
709wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
710writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
711 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
712xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
713
714==============================================================================
7152. Details *builtin-function-details*
716
717Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
718specific functionality.
719
720abs({expr}) *abs()*
721 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
722 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
723 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
724 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
725 Examples: >
726 echo abs(1.456)
727< 1.456 >
728 echo abs(-5.456)
729< 5.456 >
730 echo abs(-4)
731< 4
732
733 Can also be used as a |method|: >
734 Compute()->abs()
735
736< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
737
738
739acos({expr}) *acos()*
740 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
741 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
742 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
743 [-1, 1].
744 Examples: >
745 :echo acos(0)
746< 1.570796 >
747 :echo acos(-0.5)
748< 2.094395
749
750 Can also be used as a |method|: >
751 Compute()->acos()
752
753< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
754
755
756add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
757 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
758 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
759 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
760 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
761< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
762 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
763 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
764 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
765
766 Can also be used as a |method|: >
767 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
768
769
770and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
771 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
772 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
773 Example: >
774 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
775< Can also be used as a |method|: >
776 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
777
778
779append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
780 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
781 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
782 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
783 the current buffer.
784 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
785 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
786 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
787 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
788 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
789 negative number results in an error. Example: >
790 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
791 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
792
793< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
794 passed as the second argument: >
795 mylist->append(lnum)
796
797
798appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
799 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
800
801 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
802 |bufload()| if needed.
803
804 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
805
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000806 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
807 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
808 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
809 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000810
811 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
812 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
813
814 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
815 error message is given. Example: >
816 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
817<
818 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
819 passed as the second argument: >
820 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
821
822
823argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
824 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
825 |arglist|.
826 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
827 window is used.
828 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
829 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
830 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
831 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
832
833 *argidx()*
834argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
835 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
836
837 *arglistid()*
838arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
839 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
840 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
841 global argument list. See |arglist|.
842 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
843
844 Without arguments use the current window.
845 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
846 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
847 page.
848 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
849
850 *argv()*
851argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
852 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
853 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
854 :let i = 0
855 :while i < argc()
856 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
857 : exe 'amenu Arg.' . f . ' :e ' . f . '<CR>'
858 : let i = i + 1
859 :endwhile
860< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
861 the whole |arglist| is returned.
862
863 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
864 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
865
866asin({expr}) *asin()*
867 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
868 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
869 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
870 [-1, 1].
871 Examples: >
872 :echo asin(0.8)
873< 0.927295 >
874 :echo asin(-0.5)
875< -0.523599
876
877 Can also be used as a |method|: >
878 Compute()->asin()
879<
880 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
881
882
883assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
884
885
886
887atan({expr}) *atan()*
888 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
889 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
890 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
891 Examples: >
892 :echo atan(100)
893< 1.560797 >
894 :echo atan(-4.01)
895< -1.326405
896
897 Can also be used as a |method|: >
898 Compute()->atan()
899<
900 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
901
902
903atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
904 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
905 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
906 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
907 Examples: >
908 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
909< -0.785398 >
910 :echo atan2(1, -1)
911< 2.356194
912
913 Can also be used as a |method|: >
914 Compute()->atan2(1)
915<
916 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
917
918balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
919 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
920 not used for the List.
921
922balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
923 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
924 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
925 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
926 split with |balloon_split()|.
927 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
928
929 Example: >
930 func GetBalloonContent()
931 " ... initiate getting the content
932 return ''
933 endfunc
934 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
935
936 func BalloonCallback(result)
937 call balloon_show(a:result)
938 endfunc
939< Can also be used as a |method|: >
940 GetText()->balloon_show()
941<
942 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
943 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
944 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
945 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
946 empty string or a placeholder.
947
948 When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
949 error message.
950 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
951 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
952
953balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
954 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
955 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
956 to show debugger output.
957 Returns a |List| with the split lines.
958 Can also be used as a |method|: >
959 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
960
961< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
962 feature}
963
964blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
965 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
966 {blob}. Examples: >
967 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
968 blob2list(0z) returns []
969< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
970 opposite.
971
972 Can also be used as a |method|: >
973 GetBlob()->blob2list()
974
975 *browse()*
976browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
977 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
978 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
979 The input fields are:
980 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
981 {title} title for the requester
982 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
983 {default} default file name
984 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
985 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
986
987 *browsedir()*
988browsedir({title}, {initdir})
989 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
990 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
991 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
992 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
993 to be used.
994 The input fields are:
995 {title} title for the requester
996 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
997 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
998 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
999
1000bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
1001 Add a buffer to the buffer list with String {name}.
1002 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1003 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1004 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1005 buffer is always created.
1006 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1007 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1008 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1009 call bufload(bufnr)
1010 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
1011< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1012 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1013
1014bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1015 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1016 {buf} exists.
1017 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1018 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1019
1020 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1021 exactly. The name can be:
1022 - Relative to the current directory.
1023 - A full path.
1024 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1025 - A URL name.
1026 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1027 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1028 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1029 long name to be able to find them.
1030 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1031 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1032 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1033 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1034 file name.
1035
1036 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1037 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1038<
1039 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1040
1041buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1042 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1043 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1044 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1045
1046 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1047 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1048
1049bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1050 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1051 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1052 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
1053 then there is no change.
1054 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1055 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1056 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1057
1058 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1059 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1060
1061bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1062 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1063 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1064 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1065
1066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1067 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1068
1069bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1070 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1071 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1072 "[No Name]".
1073 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1074 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1075 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1076 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1077 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1078 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1079 match an empty string is returned.
1080 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1081 alternate buffer.
1082 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1083 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1084 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1085 pattern.
1086 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1087 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1088 buffers are searched for.
1089 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1090 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1091 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1092< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1093 echo bufnr->bufname()
1094
1095< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1096 string is returned. >
1097 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1098 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1099 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1100 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1101< *buffer_name()*
1102 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1103
1104 *bufnr()*
1105bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1106 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1107 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1108 above.
1109
1110 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1111 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1112 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1113 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1114< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1115 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1116
1117 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1118 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1119< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1120 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1121 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1122 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1123
1124 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1125 echo bufref->bufnr()
1126<
1127 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1128 *last_buffer_nr()*
1129 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1130
1131bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1132 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1133 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1134 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1135 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1136
1137 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinid(1))
1138<
1139 Only deals with the current tab page.
1140
1141 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1142 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1143
1144bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1145 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1146 |window-ID|.
1147 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1148 is returned. Example: >
1149
1150 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinnr(1))
1151
1152< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1153 |:wincmd|.
1154
1155 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1156 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1157
1158byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1159 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1160 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1161 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1162 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1163 one.
1164 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1165
1166 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1167 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1168
1169< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1170 feature}
1171
1172byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1173 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1174 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1175 zero.
1176 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1177 equal to {nr}.
1178 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1179 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1180 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1181 separately.
1182 Example : >
1183 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1184< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1185 same: >
1186 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1187 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1188< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1189
1190 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1191 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1192 in bytes is returned.
1193
1194 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1195 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1196
1197byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1198 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1199 as a separate character. Example: >
1200 let s = 'e' . nr2char(0x301)
1201 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1202 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1203 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1204< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1205 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1206 one byte).
1207 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1208 to a Unicode encoding.
1209
1210 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1211 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1212
1213call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1214 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1215 arguments.
1216 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1217 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1218 Returns the return value of the called function.
1219 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1220 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1221
1222 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1223 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1224
1225ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1226 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1227 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1228 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1229 Examples: >
1230 echo ceil(1.456)
1231< 2.0 >
1232 echo ceil(-5.456)
1233< -5.0 >
1234 echo ceil(4.0)
1235< 4.0
1236
1237 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1238 Compute()->ceil()
1239<
1240 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1241
1242
1243ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1244
1245
1246changenr() *changenr()*
1247 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1248 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1249 with the |:undo| command.
1250 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1251 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1252 one less than the number of the undone change.
1253
1254char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
1255 Return number value of the first char in {string}.
1256 Examples: >
1257 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1258 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1259< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1260 Example for "utf-8": >
1261 char2nr("á") returns 225
1262 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1263< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1264 A combining character is a separate character.
1265 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1266 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1267 let str = "ABC"
1268 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1269< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1270
1271 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1272 GetChar()->char2nr()
1273
1274
1275charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1276 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1277 The character class is one of:
1278 0 blank
1279 1 punctuation
1280 2 word character
1281 3 emoji
1282 other specific Unicode class
1283 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
1284
1285
1286charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1287 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1288 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1289
1290 Example:
1291 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1292 charcol('.') returns 3
1293 col('.') returns 7
1294
1295< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1296 GetPos()->col()
1297<
1298 *charidx()*
1299charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1300 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1301 The index of the first character is zero.
1302 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1303 equal to {idx}.
1304 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1305 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1306 added to the preceding base character.
1307 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1308 counted as separate characters.
1309 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1310 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1311 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1312 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1313 and is not zero or one.
1314 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1315 from the character index.
1316 Examples: >
1317 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1318 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1319 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1320<
1321 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1322 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1323
1324chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1325 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1326 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1327 window:
1328 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1329 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1330 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1331 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1332 directory.
1333 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1334 {dir} must be a String.
1335 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1336 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1337 On failure, returns an empty string.
1338
1339 Example: >
1340 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1341 if save_dir != ""
1342 " ... do some work
1343 call chdir(save_dir)
1344 endif
1345
1346< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1347 GetDir()->chdir()
1348<
1349cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1350 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1351 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1352 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1353 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
1354 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the |+cindent|
1355 feature, -1 is returned.
1356 See |C-indenting|.
1357
1358 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1359 GetLnum()->cindent()
1360
1361clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1362 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1363 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1364 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1365 window ID instead of the current window.
1366
1367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1368 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1369<
1370 *col()*
1371col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1372 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1373 . the cursor position
1374 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1375 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1376 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1377 returned)
1378 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1379 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1380 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1381 that it's updated right away.
1382 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1383 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1384 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1385 out of range then col() returns zero.
1386 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1387 |getpos()|.
1388 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1389 character position use |charcol()|.
1390 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1391 Examples: >
1392 col(".") column of cursor
1393 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1394 col("'t") column of mark t
1395 col("'" . markname) column of mark markname
1396< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1397 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1398 buffer.
1399 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1400 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1401 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1402 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1403 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
1404 \<C-O>:echo col(".") . "\n" <Bar>
1405 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1406
1407< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1408 GetPos()->col()
1409<
1410
1411complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1412 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1413 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1414 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1415 or with an expression mapping.
1416 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1417 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1418 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1419 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1420 match.
1421 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1422 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1423 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1424 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1425 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1426 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1427 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1428 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1429 Example: >
1430 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1431
1432 func! ListMonths()
1433 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1434 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1435 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1436 return ''
1437 endfunc
1438< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1439 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1440
1441 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1442 second argument: >
1443 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1444
1445complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1446 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1447 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1448 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1449 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1450 the list.
1451 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1452 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1453
1454 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1455 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1456
1457complete_check() *complete_check()*
1458 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1459 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1460 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1461 zero otherwise.
1462 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1463 'completefunc' option.
1464
1465
1466complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1467 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1468 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1469 The items are:
1470 mode Current completion mode name string.
1471 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1472 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1473 See |pumvisible()|.
1474 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1475 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1476 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1477 See |complete-items|.
1478 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1479 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1480 typed text only, or the last completion after
1481 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1482 <Down> keys)
1483 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1484
1485 *complete_info_mode*
1486 mode values are:
1487 "" Not in completion mode
1488 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1489 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1490 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1491 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1492 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1493 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1494 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1495 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1496 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1497 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1498 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1499 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1500 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1501 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1502 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1503 "eval" |complete()| completion
1504 "unknown" Other internal modes
1505
1506 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1507 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1508 {what} are silently ignored.
1509
1510 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1511 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1512 |CompleteChanged| event.
1513
1514 Examples: >
1515 " Get all items
1516 call complete_info()
1517 " Get only 'mode'
1518 call complete_info(['mode'])
1519 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1520 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1521
1522< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1523 GetItems()->complete_info()
1524<
1525 *confirm()*
1526confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1527 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1528 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1529 choice this is 1.
1530 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1531 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1532
1533 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1534 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1535 used (and translated).
1536 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1537 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1538
1539 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1540 by '\n', e.g. >
1541 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1542< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1543 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1544 not need to be the first letter: >
1545 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1546< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1547 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1548
1549 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1550 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1551 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1552 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1553
1554 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1555 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1556 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1557 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1558 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1559 used.
1560
1561 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1562 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1563
1564 An example: >
1565 :let choice = confirm("What do you want?", "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
1566 :if choice == 0
1567 : echo "make up your mind!"
1568 :elseif choice == 3
1569 : echo "tasteful"
1570 :else
1571 : echo "I prefer bananas myself."
1572 :endif
1573< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1574 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1575 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1576 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1577 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1578 the horizontal layout is always used.
1579
1580 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1581 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1582<
1583 *copy()*
1584copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1585 different from using {expr} directly.
1586 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1587 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1588 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1589 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1590 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1591 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1592 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1593 mylist->copy()
1594
1595cos({expr}) *cos()*
1596 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1597 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1598 Examples: >
1599 :echo cos(100)
1600< 0.862319 >
1601 :echo cos(-4.01)
1602< -0.646043
1603
1604 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1605 Compute()->cos()
1606<
1607 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1608
1609
1610cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1611 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1612 [1, inf].
1613 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1614 Examples: >
1615 :echo cosh(0.5)
1616< 1.127626 >
1617 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1618< -1.127626
1619
1620 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1621 Compute()->cosh()
1622<
1623 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1624
1625
1626count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1627 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1628 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1629
1630 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1631 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1632
1633 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1634
1635 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1636 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1637 {expr} is an empty string.
1638
1639 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1640 mylist->count(val)
1641<
1642 *cscope_connection()*
1643cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1644 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1645 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1646 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1647 if there are no cscope connections;
1648 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1649
1650 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1651 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1652
1653 {num} Description of existence check
1654 ----- ------------------------------
1655 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1656 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1657 {dbpath}.
1658 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1659 {dbpath}.
1660 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1661 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1662 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1663 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1664
1665 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1666
1667 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1668
1669 # pid database name prepend path
1670 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1671<
1672 Invocation Return Val ~
1673 ---------- ---------- >
1674 cscope_connection() 1
1675 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1676 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1677 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1678 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1679 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1680 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1681 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1682<
1683cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1684cursor({list})
1685 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1686 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1687
1688 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1689 with two, three or four item:
1690 [{lnum}, {col}]
1691 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1692 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1693 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1694 but without the first item.
1695
1696 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1697 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1698
1699 Does not change the jumplist.
1700 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1701 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1702 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1703 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1704 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1705 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1706 line.
1707 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1708 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1709 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1710
1711 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1712 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1713 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1714 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1715
1716 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1717 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1718
1719debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1720 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1721 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1722 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1723 {only available on MS-Windows}
1724
1725 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1726 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1727
1728deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1729 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1730 different from using {expr} directly.
1731 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1732 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1733 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1734 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1735 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1736 the original |List|.
1737 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1738
1739 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1740 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1741 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1742 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1743 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1744 *E724*
1745 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1746 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1747 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1748 Also see |copy()|.
1749
1750 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1751 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1752
1753delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1754 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
1755 name {fname}. This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link.
1756
1757 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1758 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1759
1760 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1761 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1762 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1763 that is being used.
1764
1765 A symbolic link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
1766
1767 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1768 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1769 or partly failed.
1770
1771 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1772 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1773 |deletebufline()|.
1774
1775 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1776 GetName()->delete()
1777
1778deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1779 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1780 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1781 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1782
1783 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1784 |bufload()| if needed.
1785
1786 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1787
1788 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1789 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1790 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1791
1792 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1793 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1794<
1795 *did_filetype()*
1796did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1797 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1798 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1799 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1800 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1801 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1802 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1803 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1804 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1805 file.
1806
1807diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1808 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1809 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
1810 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
1811 display but don't exist in the buffer.
1812 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1813 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1814 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
1815
1816 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1817 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
1818
1819diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
1820 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
1821 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
1822 diff change zero is returned.
1823 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1824 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1825 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
1826 line.
1827 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
1828 syntax information about the highlighting.
1829
1830 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1831 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
1832<
1833
1834digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
1835 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
1836 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
1837 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
1838 is given and an empty string is returned.
1839
1840 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1841 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
1842 available, it might fail.
1843
1844 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
1845
1846 Examples: >
1847 " Get a built-in digraph
1848 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
1849
1850 " Get a user-defined digraph
1851 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
1852 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
1853<
1854 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1855 GetChars()->digraph_get()
1856<
1857 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1858 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1859 display an error message.
1860
1861
1862digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
1863 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
1864 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
1865 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
1866
1867 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1868 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
1869 available, it might fail.
1870
1871 Also see |digraph_get()|.
1872
1873 Examples: >
1874 " Get user-defined digraphs
1875 :echo digraph_getlist()
1876
1877 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
1878 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
1879<
1880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1881 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
1882<
1883 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1884 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1885 display an error message.
1886
1887
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001888digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001889 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
1890 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001891 encoded character. *E1215*
1892 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
1893 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
1894 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001895
1896 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
1897 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
1898
1899 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
1900 |digraph_setlist()|.
1901
1902 Example: >
1903 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
1904<
1905 Can be used as a |method|: >
1906 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
1907<
1908 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1909 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1910 display an error message.
1911
1912
1913digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
1914 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
1915 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
1916 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001917 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001918 Example: >
1919 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
1920<
1921 It is similar to the following: >
1922 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
1923 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
1924 endfor
1925< Except that the function returns after the first error,
1926 following digraphs will not be added.
1927
1928 Can be used as a |method|: >
1929 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
1930<
1931 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1932 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1933 display an error message.
1934
1935
1936echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
1937 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
1938 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
1939 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
1940 call echoraw(&t_TE)
1941< and to enable it again: >
1942 call echoraw(&t_TI)
1943< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
1944
1945
1946empty({expr}) *empty()*
1947 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
1948 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
1949 items.
1950 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
1951 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
1952 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
1953 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
1954 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
1955 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
1956
1957 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
1958 length with zero.
1959
1960 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1961 mylist->empty()
1962
1963environ() *environ()*
1964 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
1965 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
1966 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
1967< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
1968 use this: >
1969 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
1970
1971escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
1972 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
1973 backslash. Example: >
1974 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
1975< results in: >
1976 c:\\program\ files\\vim
1977< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
1978
1979 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1980 GetText()->escape(' \')
1981<
1982 *eval()*
1983eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
1984 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
1985 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
1986 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
1987 functions.
1988
1989 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1990 argv->join()->eval()
1991
1992eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
1993 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
1994 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
1995 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
1996 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
1997
1998executable({expr}) *executable()*
1999 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2000 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2001 arguments.
2002 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2003 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2004 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2005 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2006 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2007 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2008 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2009 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2010 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2011 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2012 directory, not if it's really executable.
2013 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
2014 always found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2015 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
2016 The result is a Number:
2017 1 exists
2018 0 does not exist
2019 -1 not implemented on this system
2020 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2021
2022 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2023 GetCommand()->executable()
2024
2025execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2026 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2027 string.
2028 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2029 lines are executed one by one.
2030 This is equivalent to: >
2031 redir => var
2032 {command}
2033 redir END
2034<
2035 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2036 "" no `:silent` used
2037 "silent" `:silent` used
2038 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2039 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2040 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2041 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2042 *E930*
2043 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2044
2045 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
2046 split(execute('args'), "\n")
2047
2048< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2049 use `win_execute()`.
2050
2051 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2052 included in the output of the higher level call.
2053
2054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2055 GetCommand()->execute()
2056
2057exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2058 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2059 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2060 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2061 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2062 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2063< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2064 an empty string is returned.
2065
2066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2067 GetCommand()->exepath()
2068<
2069 *exists()*
2070exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2071 zero otherwise.
2072
2073 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2074 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2075 at compile time.
2076
2077 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2078 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2079
2080 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002081 varname internal variable (see
2082 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2083 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2084 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
2085 items,etc.
2086 Does not work for local variables in a
2087 compiled `:def` function.
2088 Beware that evaluating an index may
2089 cause an error message for an invalid
2090 expression. E.g.: >
2091 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2092 :echo exists("l[5]")
2093< 0 >
2094 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2095< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2096 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002097 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2098 not if it really works)
2099 +option-name Vim option that works.
2100 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2101 done by comparing with an empty
2102 string)
2103 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2104 or user defined function (see
2105 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2106 Also works for a variable that is a
2107 Funcref.
2108 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2109 implemented; to be used to check if
2110 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002111 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2112 command or command modifier |:command|.
2113 Returns:
2114 1 for match with start of a command
2115 2 full match with a command
2116 3 matches several user commands
2117 To check for a supported command
2118 always check the return value to be 2.
2119 :2match The |:2match| command.
2120 :3match The |:3match| command.
2121 #event autocommand defined for this event
2122 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2123 pattern (the pattern is taken
2124 literally and compared to the
2125 autocommand patterns character by
2126 character)
2127 #group autocommand group exists
2128 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2129 event.
2130 #group#event#pattern
2131 autocommand defined for this group,
2132 event and pattern.
2133 ##event autocommand for this event is
2134 supported.
2135
2136 Examples: >
2137 exists("&shortname")
2138 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2139 exists("*strftime")
2140 exists("*s:MyFunc")
2141 exists("bufcount")
2142 exists(":Make")
2143 exists("#CursorHold")
2144 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2145 exists("#filetypeindent")
2146 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2147 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2148 exists("##ColorScheme")
2149< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2150 name.
2151 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
2152 a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in
2153 the future, thus don't count on it!
2154 Working example: >
2155 exists(":make")
2156< NOT working example: >
2157 exists(":make install")
2158
2159< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2160 variable itself. For example: >
2161 exists(bufcount)
2162< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2163 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2164
2165 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2166 Varname()->exists()
2167<
2168
2169exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2170 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2171 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2172 give an error: >
2173 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2174 ThatFunction('works')
2175 endif
2176< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2177 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2178
2179 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2180 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2181 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2182
2183
2184exp({expr}) *exp()*
2185 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2186 [0, inf].
2187 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2188 Examples: >
2189 :echo exp(2)
2190< 7.389056 >
2191 :echo exp(-1)
2192< 0.367879
2193
2194 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2195 Compute()->exp()
2196<
2197 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2198
2199
2200expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2201 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2202 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2203
2204 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2205 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2206 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2207 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2208 file name contains a space]
2209
2210 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2211 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2212 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2213
2214 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2215 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2216 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2217
2218 % current file name
2219 # alternate file name
2220 #n alternate file name n
2221 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2222 <afile> autocmd file name
2223 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2224 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2225 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2226 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2227 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2228 line number
2229 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2230 a function
2231 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2232 current script ID |<SID>|
2233 <stack> call stack
2234 <cword> word under the cursor
2235 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2236 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2237 message |server2client()|
2238 Modifiers:
2239 :p expand to full path
2240 :h head (last path component removed)
2241 :t tail (last path component only)
2242 :r root (one extension removed)
2243 :e extension only
2244
2245 Example: >
2246 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") . "/tags"
2247< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2248 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2249 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2250< Use this: >
2251 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") . ".bak"
2252< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2253 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2254 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2255 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2256 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2257<
2258 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2259 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2260 to modify normal file names.
2261
2262 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2263 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2264 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2265 '/' added.
2266
2267 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2268 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2269 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2270 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2271 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2272 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2273 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2274 :echo expand("**/README")
2275<
2276 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2277 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2278 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2279 |expr-env-expand|.
2280 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2281 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2282 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2283 "$FOOBAR".
2284
2285 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2286 getting the raw output of an external command.
2287
2288 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2289 Getpattern()->expand()
2290
2291expandcmd({string}) *expandcmd()*
2292 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2293 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2294 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2295 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2296 start.
2297 Returns the expanded string. Example: >
2298 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
2299
2300< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2301 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2302<
2303extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2304 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2305 |Dictionaries|.
2306
2307 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2308 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2309 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2310 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2311 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2312 Examples: >
2313 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2314 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2315< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2316 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2317 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2318 (where N is the original length of the List).
2319 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2320 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2321 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2322<
2323 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2324 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2325 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2326 used to decide what to do:
2327 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2328 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2329 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2330 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2331
2332 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2333 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2334 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2335 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2336 fails.
2337 Returns {expr1}.
2338
2339 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2340 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2341
2342
2343extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2344 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2345 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2346 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2347 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2348
2349
2350feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2351 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2352 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2353
2354 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2355 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2356 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2357 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2358 characters from a mapping.
2359
2360 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2361 {string}.
2362
2363 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2364 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2365 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2366 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2367 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2368 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2369
2370 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2371 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2372 keys are remapped.
2373 'n' Do not remap keys.
2374 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2375 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2376 opening folds, etc.
2377 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2378 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2379 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2380 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2381 the internal "got_int" flag.
2382 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2383 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2384 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2385 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2386 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2387 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2388 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2389 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2390 script continues.
2391 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2392 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2393 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002394 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2395 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
2396 etc.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002397 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2398 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2399 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2400
2401 Return value is always 0.
2402
2403 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2404 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2405
2406filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2407 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2408 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2409 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2410 expression, which is used as a String.
2411 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2412 |glob()|.
2413 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2414 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2415 0
2416 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2417 1
2418
2419< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2420 GetName()->filereadable()
2421< *file_readable()*
2422 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2423
2424
2425filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2426 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2427 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2428 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2429 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2430
2431 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2432 GetName()->filewritable()
2433
2434
2435filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2436 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2437 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2438 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2439 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002440 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002441
2442 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2443
2444 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2445 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2446 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2447 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2448 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2449 current character.
2450 Examples: >
2451 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2452< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2453 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2454< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2455 call filter(var, 0)
2456< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2457
2458 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2459 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2460 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2461
2462 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2463 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2464 2. the value of the current item.
2465 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2466 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2467 func Odd(idx, val)
2468 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2469 endfunc
2470 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002471< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2472 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2473< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002474 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2475< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2476 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2477<
2478 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2479 Other values will result in a type error.
2480
2481 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2482 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2483 first: >
2484 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2485
2486< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002487 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002488 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2489 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2490 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2491 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2492
2493 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2494 mylist->filter(expr2)
2495
2496finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2497 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2498 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2499 for the syntax of {path}.
2500
2501 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2502 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2503 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2504 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2505
2506 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2507 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2508 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2509
2510 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2511 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2512 feature}
2513
2514 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2515 GetName()->finddir()
2516
2517findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2518 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2519 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2520 Example: >
2521 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2522< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2523 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2524
2525 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2526 GetName()->findfile()
2527
2528flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2529 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2530 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2531 a very large number.
2532 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2533 not want that.
2534 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002535 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002536 *E900*
2537 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2538 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2539 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2540
2541 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2542
2543 Example: >
2544 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2545< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2546 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2547< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2548
2549 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2550 mylist->flatten()
2551<
2552flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2553 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2554
2555
2556float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2557 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2558 decimal point.
2559 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
2560 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2561 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2562 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2563 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2564 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2565 Examples: >
2566 echo float2nr(3.95)
2567< 3 >
2568 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2569< -23 >
2570 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2571< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2572 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2573< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2574 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2575< 0
2576
2577 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2578 Compute()->float2nr()
2579<
2580 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2581
2582
2583floor({expr}) *floor()*
2584 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2585 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2586 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2587 Examples: >
2588 echo floor(1.856)
2589< 1.0 >
2590 echo floor(-5.456)
2591< -6.0 >
2592 echo floor(4.0)
2593< 4.0
2594
2595 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2596 Compute()->floor()
2597<
2598 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2599
2600
2601fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2602 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2603 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2604 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2605 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2606 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2607 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2608 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2609 Examples: >
2610 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2611< 0.13 >
2612 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2613< -0.13
2614
2615 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2616 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2617<
2618 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2619
2620
2621fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2622 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2623 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2624 are escaped with a backslash.
2625 For most systems the characters escaped are
2626 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2627 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2628 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2629 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
2630 Example: >
2631 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
2632 :exe "edit " . fnameescape(fname)
2633< results in executing: >
2634 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2635<
2636 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2637 GetName()->fnameescape()
2638
2639fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2640 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2641 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2642 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2643 Example: >
2644 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2645< results in: >
2646 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
2647< If {mods} is empty then {fname} is returned.
2648 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2649 |expand()| first then.
2650
2651 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2652 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2653
2654foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2655 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2656 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2657 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2658 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2659 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2660
2661 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2662 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2663
2664foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2665 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2666 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2667 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2668 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2669 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2670
2671 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2672 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2673
2674foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2675 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2676 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2677 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2678 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2679 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2680 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2681 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2682 previous line is usually available.
2683 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2684 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2685
2686 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2687 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2688<
2689 *foldtext()*
2690foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2691 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2692 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2693 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2694 The returned string looks like this: >
2695 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2696< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2697 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2698 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2699 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2700 'commentstring' options is removed.
2701 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2702 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2703 setting.
2704 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2705
2706foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2707 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2708 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2709 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2710 returned.
2711 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2712 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2713 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2714 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2715
2716
2717 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2718 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2719<
2720 *foreground()*
2721foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2722 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2723 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2724 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2725 |remote_foreground()| instead.
2726 {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
2727 Win32 console version}
2728
2729fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2730 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2731 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2732
2733 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2734 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2735 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2736 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2737
2738 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2739 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2740
2741 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2742 GetName()->fullcommand()
2743<
2744 *funcref()*
2745funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2746 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2747 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2748 function {name} is redefined later.
2749
2750 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002751 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2752 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2753 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2754 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002755
2756 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2757 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2758<
2759 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2760function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2761 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2762 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2763 internal function.
2764
2765 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2766 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2767 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2768 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2769 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2770<
2771 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2772 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2773 same function.
2774
2775 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
2776 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
2777 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
2778
2779 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
2780 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
2781 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2782 ...
2783 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
2784 ...
2785 call Partial('name')
2786< Invokes the function as with: >
2787 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2788
2789< With a |method|: >
2790 func Callback(one, two, three)
2791 ...
2792 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
2793 ...
2794 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
2795< Invokes the function as with: >
2796 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
2797
2798< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
2799 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
2800 arguments. Example: >
2801 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2802 ...
2803 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
2804 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
2805 ...
2806 call Func2('name')
2807< Invokes the function as with: >
2808 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2809
2810< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
2811 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
2812 function Callback() dict
2813 echo "called for " . self.name
2814 endfunction
2815 ...
2816 let context = {"name": "example"}
2817 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2818 ...
2819 call Func() " will echo: called for example
2820< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
2821 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
2822 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2823 let Func = context.Callback
2824
2825< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
2826 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
2827 ...
2828 let context = {"name": "example"}
2829 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
2830 ...
2831 call Func(500)
2832< Invokes the function as with: >
2833 call context.Callback('one', 500)
2834<
2835 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2836 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
2837
2838
2839garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
2840 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
2841 that have circular references.
2842
2843 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
2844 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
2845 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
2846 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
2847 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
2848 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
2849 for a long time.
2850
2851 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
2852 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
2853 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
2854
2855 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
2856 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
2857 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
2858 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
2859
2860get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
2861 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
2862 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
2863 omitted.
2864 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2865 mylist->get(idx)
2866get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
2867 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
2868 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
2869 omitted.
2870 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2871 myblob->get(idx)
2872get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
2873 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
2874 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
2875 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
2876 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
2877< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
2878 'default' when it does not exist.
2879 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2880 mydict->get(key)
2881get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00002882 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002883 {what} are:
2884 "name" The function name
2885 "func" The function
2886 "dict" The dictionary
2887 "args" The list with arguments
2888 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2889 myfunc->get(what)
2890<
2891 *getbufinfo()*
2892getbufinfo([{buf}])
2893getbufinfo([{dict}])
2894 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
2895
2896 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
2897 returned.
2898
2899 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
2900 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
2901 be specified in {dict}:
2902 buflisted include only listed buffers.
2903 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
2904 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
2905
2906 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
2907 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
2908 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
2909 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
2910
2911 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
2912 entries:
2913 bufnr Buffer number.
2914 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
2915 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
2916 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
2917 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
2918 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
2919 last used.
2920 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
2921 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
2922 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
2923 opened in the current window.
2924 Only valid if the buffer has been
2925 displayed in the window in the past.
2926 If you want the line number of the
2927 last known cursor position in a given
2928 window, use |line()|: >
2929 :echo line('.', {winid})
2930<
2931 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
2932 valid when loaded)
2933 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
2934 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
2935 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
2936 Each list item is a dictionary with
2937 the following fields:
2938 id sign identifier
2939 lnum line number
2940 name sign name
2941 variables A reference to the dictionary with
2942 buffer-local variables.
2943 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
2944 buffer
2945 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
2946 display this buffer
2947
2948 Examples: >
2949 for buf in getbufinfo()
2950 echo buf.name
2951 endfor
2952 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
2953 if buf.changed
2954 ....
2955 endif
2956 endfor
2957<
2958 To get buffer-local options use: >
2959 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
2960<
2961 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2962 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
2963<
2964
2965 *getbufline()*
2966getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
2967 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
2968 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
2969 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
2970
2971 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2972
2973 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
2974 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
2975
2976 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
2977 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
2978
2979 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
2980 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
2981 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
2982 returned.
2983
2984 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
2985 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
2986
2987 Example: >
2988 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
2989
2990< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2991 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
2992
2993getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
2994 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
2995 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
2996 must be used.
2997 The {varname} argument is a string.
2998 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
2999 buffer-local variables.
3000 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3001 the buffer-local options.
3002 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3003 a buffer-local option.
3004 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3005 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3006 window-local option.
3007 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3008 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3009 string is returned, there is no error message.
3010 Examples: >
3011 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
3012 :echo "todo myvar = " . getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
3013
3014< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3015 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3016<
3017getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3018 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3019 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3020 exist, an empty list is returned.
3021
3022 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3023 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3024 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3025 entries:
3026 col column number
3027 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3028 lnum line number
3029 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3030 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3031 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3032
3033 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3034 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3035
3036getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3037 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3038 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3039 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3040 Return zero otherwise.
3041 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3042 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3043 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3044
3045 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3046 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
3047 result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3048 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3049 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3050 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3051 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3052 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3053 that is not included in the character.
3054
3055 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3056 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3057 sequence.
3058
3059 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3060 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3061 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3062
3063 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3064
3065 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3066 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3067 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3068 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3069 ignored.
3070 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3071 let c = getchar()
3072 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
3073 exe v:mouse_win . "wincmd w"
3074 exe v:mouse_lnum
3075 exe "normal " . v:mouse_col . "|"
3076 endif
3077<
3078 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3079 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3080 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3081
3082 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3083 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3084 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3085 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3086
3087 There is no mapping for the character.
3088 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3089 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3090 sequence. Examples: >
3091 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3092 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3093< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3094 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3095 :function FindChar()
3096 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3097 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3098 : normal l
3099 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3100 : break
3101 : endif
3102 : endwhile
3103 :endfunction
3104<
3105 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3106 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3107 another character: >
3108 :function GetKey()
3109 : let c = getchar()
3110 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3111 : let c = getchar()
3112 : endwhile
3113 : return c
3114 :endfunction
3115
3116getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3117 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3118 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3119 These values are added together:
3120 2 shift
3121 4 control
3122 8 alt (meta)
3123 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3124 32 mouse double click
3125 64 mouse triple click
3126 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3127 128 command (Macintosh only)
3128 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3129 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
3130 without a modifier.
3131
3132 *getcharpos()*
3133getcharpos({expr})
3134 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3135 column number in the returned List is a character index
3136 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003137 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3138 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003139 of the last character.
3140
3141 Example:
3142 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3143 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3144 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3145<
3146 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3147 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3148
3149getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3150 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3151 with the following entries:
3152
3153 char character previously used for a character
3154 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3155 if no character search has been performed
3156 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3157 0 for backward
3158 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3159 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3160 character search
3161
3162 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3163 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3164 character search: >
3165 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3166 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3167< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3168
3169
3170getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3171 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3172 string.
3173 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3174 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3175 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3176 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3177 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3178 if no character is available.
3179 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3180 result is converted to a string.
3181
3182
3183getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3184 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3185 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3186 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3187 Example: >
3188 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3189< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3190 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3191 |inputsecret()|.
3192
3193getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3194 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3195 byte count. The first column is 1.
3196 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3197 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3198 Returns 0 otherwise.
3199 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3200
3201getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3202 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3203 are:
3204 : normal Ex command
3205 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3206 / forward search command
3207 ? backward search command
3208 @ |input()| command
3209 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3210 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3211 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3212 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3213 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3214 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3215
3216getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3217 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3218 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3219 when not in the command-line window.
3220
3221getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3222 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3223 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3224 types are supported:
3225
3226 arglist file names in argument list
3227 augroup autocmd groups
3228 buffer buffer names
3229 behave :behave suboptions
3230 color color schemes
3231 command Ex command
3232 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3233 compiler compilers
3234 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3235 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3236 dir directory names
3237 environment environment variable names
3238 event autocommand events
3239 expression Vim expression
3240 file file and directory names
3241 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3242 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3243 function function name
3244 help help subjects
3245 highlight highlight groups
3246 history :history suboptions
3247 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3248 mapclear buffer argument
3249 mapping mapping name
3250 menu menus
3251 messages |:messages| suboptions
3252 option options
3253 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
3254 shellcmd Shell command
3255 sign |:sign| suboptions
3256 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3257 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3258 tag tags
3259 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3260 user user names
3261 var user variables
3262
3263 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3264 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3265 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3266
3267 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3268 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3269 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3270
3271 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3272 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3273 a ":call" command: >
3274 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3275<
3276 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3277 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3278
3279 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3280 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3281<
3282 *getcurpos()*
3283getcurpos([{winid}])
3284 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3285 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3286 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3287 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003288 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3289 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003290 |getpos()|.
3291 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3292 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3293 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3294
3295 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3296 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3297 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3298 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3299 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3300
3301 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3302 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3303 MoveTheCursorAround
3304 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3305< Note that this only works within the window. See
3306 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3307
3308 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3309 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3310<
3311 *getcursorcharpos()*
3312getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3313 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3314 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3315
3316 Example:
3317 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3318 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3319 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3320<
3321 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3322 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3323
3324< *getcwd()*
3325getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3326 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3327 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3328
3329 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3330 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3331 the |window-ID|.
3332 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3333 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3334
3335 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3336 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3337 the working directory of the tabpage.
3338 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3339 use the current tabpage.
3340 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3341 the current window.
3342 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3343
3344 Examples: >
3345 " Get the working directory of the current window
3346 :echo getcwd()
3347 :echo getcwd(0)
3348 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3349 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3350 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3351 " Get the global working directory
3352 :echo getcwd(-1)
3353 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3354 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3355 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3356 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3357
3358< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3359 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3360
3361getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3362 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3363 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3364 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3365
3366< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3367 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3368 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3369 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3370
3371 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3372 GetVarname()->getenv()
3373
3374getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3375 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3376 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3377 |hl-Normal|.
3378 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3379 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3380 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3381 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3382 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3383 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3384 function just after the GUI has started.
3385 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3386 a valid name does not work.
3387
3388getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3389 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3390 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3391 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3392 empty string is returned.
3393 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3394 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3395 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3396 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3397 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3398 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3399 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3400< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3401 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3402
3403 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3404 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3405<
3406 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3407
3408getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3409 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3410 given file {fname}.
3411 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3412 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3413 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3414 is returned.
3415
3416 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3417 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3418
3419getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3420 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3421 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3422 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3423 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3424 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3425
3426 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3427 GetFilename()->getftime()
3428
3429getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3430 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3431 file of the given file {fname}.
3432 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3433 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3434 results:
3435 Normal file "file"
3436 Directory "dir"
3437 Symbolic link "link"
3438 Block device "bdev"
3439 Character device "cdev"
3440 Socket "socket"
3441 FIFO "fifo"
3442 All other "other"
3443 Example: >
3444 getftype("/home")
3445< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3446 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3447 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3448 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3449
3450 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3451 GetFilename()->getftype()
3452
3453getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3454 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3455 active.
3456 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3457
3458getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3459 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3460
3461 Without arguments use the current window.
3462 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3463 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3464 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3465 page.
3466
3467 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3468 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3469 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3470 the following entries:
3471 bufnr buffer number
3472 col column number
3473 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3474 filename filename if available
3475 lnum line number
3476
3477 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3478 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3479
3480< *getline()*
3481getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3482 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3483 from the current buffer. Example: >
3484 getline(1)
3485< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3486 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3487 To get the line under the cursor: >
3488 getline(".")
3489< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3490 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3491
3492 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3493 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3494 including line {end}.
3495 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3496 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3497 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3498 Example: >
3499 :let start = line('.')
3500 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3501 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3502
3503< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3504 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3505
3506< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3507
3508getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3509 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3510 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3511 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3512
3513 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3514 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3515 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3516
3517 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3518 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3519 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3520
3521 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3522 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3523
3524 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3525 from the location list. This field is
3526 applicable only when called from a
3527 location list window. See
3528 |location-list-file-window| for more
3529 details.
3530
3531 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3532 location list for the window {nr}.
3533 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3534
3535 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3536 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3537 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3538
3539
3540getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3541 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3542 about all the global marks. |mark|
3543
3544 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3545 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3546 see |bufname()|.
3547
3548 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3549 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3550 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3551 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3552 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3553 file file name
3554
3555 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3556 mark.
3557
3558 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3559 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3560
3561getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3562 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3563 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3564 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3565 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3566 |getmatches()|.
3567 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3568 window ID instead of the current window.
3569 Example: >
3570 :echo getmatches()
3571< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3572 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3573 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3574 :let m = getmatches()
3575 :call clearmatches()
3576 :echo getmatches()
3577< [] >
3578 :call setmatches(m)
3579 :echo getmatches()
3580< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3581 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3582 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3583 :unlet m
3584<
3585getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3586 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3587 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3588 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3589 screenrow screen row
3590 screencol screen column
3591 winid Window ID of the click
3592 winrow row inside "winid"
3593 wincol column inside "winid"
3594 line text line inside "winid"
3595 column text column inside "winid"
3596 All numbers are 1-based.
3597
3598 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3599 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3600
3601 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3602 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3603 are zero.
3604
3605 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3606 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3607
3608 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3609
3610 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3611 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3612
3613 *getpid()*
3614getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3615 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3616 exits.
3617
3618 *getpos()*
3619getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3620 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3621 |getcurpos()|.
3622 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3623 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3624 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3625 is the buffer number of the mark.
3626 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3627 column is 1.
3628 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3629 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3630 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3631 character.
3632 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3633 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003634 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003635 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3636 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3637 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003638 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3639 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003640 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3641 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3642 ...
3643 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3644< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3645
3646 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3647 GetMark()->getpos()
3648
3649getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3650 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3651 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3652 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3653 bufname() to get the name
3654 module module name
3655 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3656 end_lnum
3657 end of line number if the item is multiline
3658 col column number (first column is 1)
3659 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3660 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3661 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3662 nr error number
3663 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3664 text description of the error
3665 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3666 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3667
3668 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3669 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3670 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3671 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3672 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3673
3674 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3675 do something with them: >
3676 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3677 :for d in getqflist()
3678 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3679 :endfor
3680<
3681 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3682 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3683 following string items are supported in {what}:
3684 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3685 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3686 context get the |quickfix-context|
3687 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3688 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3689 value is used.
3690 id get information for the quickfix list with
3691 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3692 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3693 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3694 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3695 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3696 See |quickfix-index|
3697 items quickfix list entries
3698 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3699 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3700 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3701 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3702 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3703 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3704 the last quickfix list
3705 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3706 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3707 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3708 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3709 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3710 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3711 all all of the above quickfix properties
3712 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3713 particular item, set it to zero.
3714 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3715 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3716 specified by "id" is used.
3717 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3718 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3719 contains the quickfix stack size.
3720 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3721 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3722 "items" with the list of entries.
3723
3724 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3725 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3726 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3727 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3728 If not present, set to "".
3729 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3730 present, set to 0.
3731 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3732 present, set to 0.
3733 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3734 an empty list.
3735 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3736 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3737 window. If not present, set to 0.
3738 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3739 present, set to 0.
3740 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3741 to "".
3742 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3743
3744 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3745 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3746 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3747 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3748<
3749getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3750 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3751 {regname}. Example: >
3752 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3753< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3754 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00003755 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003756
3757 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3758 register. (For use in maps.)
3759 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3760 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3761 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3762
3763 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3764 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3765 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3766 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3767 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3768 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3769
3770 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3771 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3772 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3773
3774 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3775 GetRegname()->getreg()
3776
3777getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3778 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3779 Dictionary with the following entries:
3780 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3781 {regname}, like
3782 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3783 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3784 |getregtype()|.
3785 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3786 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
3787 register.
3788 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
3789 single letter name of the register
3790 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
3791 For example, after deleting a line
3792 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
3793 which is the register that got the
3794 deleted text.
3795
3796 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
3797 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
3798 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3799 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3800 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
3801 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3802
3803 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3804 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
3805
3806getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
3807 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3808 The value will be one of:
3809 "v" for |characterwise| text
3810 "V" for |linewise| text
3811 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
3812 "" for an empty or unknown register
3813 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3814 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
3815 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
3816 |v:register| is used.
3817 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3818
3819 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3820 GetRegname()->getregtype()
3821
3822gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
3823 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
3824 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
3825 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
3826 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
3827 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
3828
3829 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3830 tabnr tab page number.
3831 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3832 tabpage-local variables
3833 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
3834
3835 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3836 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
3837
3838gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
3839 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
3840 {tabnr}. |t:var|
3841 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
3842 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3843 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
3844 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
3845 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3846 string is returned, there is no error message.
3847
3848 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3849 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
3850
3851gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
3852 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
3853 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
3854 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3855 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
3856 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
3857 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
3858 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
3859 window-local option.
3860 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
3861 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
3862 use |getwinvar()|.
3863 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3864 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
3865 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
3866 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
3867 or buffer-local variable.
3868 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
3869 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
3870 Examples: >
3871 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
3872 :echo "myvar = " . gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
3873<
3874 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
3875 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
3876
3877< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3878 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
3879
3880gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
3881 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
3882 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3883 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
3884 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
3885
3886 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3887 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
3888 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
3889 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
3890 items List of items in the stack. Each item
3891 is a dictionary containing the
3892 entries described below.
3893 length Number of entries in the stack.
3894
3895 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
3896 entries:
3897 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
3898 from cursor position before the tag jump.
3899 See |getpos()| for the format of the
3900 returned list.
3901 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
3902 multiple matching tags are found for a
3903 name.
3904 tagname name of the tag
3905
3906 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
3907
3908 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3909 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
3910
3911
3912gettext({text}) *gettext()*
3913 Translate String {text} if possible.
3914 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
3915 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
3916 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
3917 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
3918 called.
3919 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
3920 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
3921 strings.
3922
3923
3924getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
3925 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
3926
3927 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
3928 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
3929 exist the result is an empty list.
3930
3931 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
3932 tab pages is returned.
3933
3934 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3935 botline last complete displayed buffer line
3936 bufnr number of buffer in the window
3937 height window height (excluding winbar)
3938 loclist 1 if showing a location list
3939 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3940 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
3941 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3942 terminal 1 if a terminal window
3943 {only with the +terminal feature}
3944 tabnr tab page number
3945 topline first displayed buffer line
3946 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3947 window-local variables
3948 width window width
3949 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
3950 otherwise
3951 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
3952 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
3953 textoff number of columns occupied by any
3954 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
3955 number in front of the text
3956 winid |window-ID|
3957 winnr window number
3958 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
3959 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
3960
3961 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3962 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
3963
3964getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
3965 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
3966 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
3967 [x-pos, y-pos]
3968 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
3969 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
3970 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
3971 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
3972 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
3973 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
3974 do some work in the meantime: >
3975 while 1
3976 let res = getwinpos(1)
3977 if res[0] >= 0
3978 break
3979 endif
3980 " Do some work here
3981 endwhile
3982<
3983
3984 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3985 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
3986<
3987 *getwinposx()*
3988getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
3989 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
3990 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
3991 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
3992 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
3993
3994 *getwinposy()*
3995getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
3996 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
3997 a timeout of 100 msec).
3998 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
3999 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4000
4001getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4002 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4003 Examples: >
4004 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
4005 :echo "myvar = " . getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
4006
4007< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4008 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4009<
4010glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4011 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4012 use of special characters.
4013
4014 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4015 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4016 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4017 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4018 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4019
4020 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4021 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4022 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4023 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4024 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4025
4026 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4027
4028 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4029 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4030
4031 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4032 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4033 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4034 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4035
4036 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4037 any external command. Example: >
4038 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4039 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4040< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4041 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4042
4043 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4044 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4045
4046 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4047 GetExpr()->glob()
4048
4049glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4050 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4051 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4052 is a file name. E.g. >
4053 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4054< This is equivalent to: >
4055 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4056< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4057 empty string.
4058 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4059 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4060
4061 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4062 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4063< *globpath()*
4064globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4065 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4066 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4067 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4068<
4069 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4070 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4071 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4072 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4073 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4074 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4075 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4076 error message.
4077
4078 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4079 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4080 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4081 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4082
4083 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4084 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4085 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4086 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4087 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4088 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4089<
4090 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4091
4092 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4093 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4094 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4095 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4096< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4097 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4098
4099 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4100 second argument: >
4101 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4102<
4103 *has()*
4104has({feature} [, {check}])
4105 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4106 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4107 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4108 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4109
4110 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4111 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4112 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4113 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4114 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4115 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4116 current Vim version.
4117
4118 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4119
4120 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4121 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4122 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4123 separate line: >
4124 if has('feature')
4125 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4126 endif
4127< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4128 would not be found.
4129
4130
4131has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4132 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4133 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4134 argument is a string.
4135
4136 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4137 mydict->has_key(key)
4138
4139haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4140 The result is a Number:
4141 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4142 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4143 0 otherwise.
4144
4145 Without arguments use the current window.
4146 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4147 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4148 page.
4149 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4150 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4151 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4152 Examples: >
4153 if haslocaldir() == 1
4154 " window local directory case
4155 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4156 " tab-local directory case
4157 else
4158 " global directory case
4159 endif
4160
4161 " current window
4162 :echo haslocaldir()
4163 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4164 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4165 " window n in current tab page
4166 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4167 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4168 " window n in tab page m
4169 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4170 " tab page m
4171 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4172<
4173 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4174 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4175
4176hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4177 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4178 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4179 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4180 indicated by {mode}.
4181 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4182 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4183 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4184 Command-line mode.
4185 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4186 buffer are checked for a match.
4187 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4188 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4189 n Normal mode
4190 v Visual and Select mode
4191 x Visual mode
4192 s Select mode
4193 o Operator-pending mode
4194 i Insert mode
4195 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4196 c Command-line mode
4197 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4198
4199 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4200 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4201 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4202 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4203 :endif
4204< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4205 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4206
4207 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4208 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4209
4210histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4211 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4212 one of: *hist-names*
4213 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4214 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4215 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4216 "input" or "@" input line history
4217 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4218 empty the current or last used history
4219 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4220 character is sufficient.
4221 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4222 shifted to become the newest entry.
4223 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4224 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4225
4226 Example: >
4227 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4228 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4229< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4230
4231 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4232 second argument: >
4233 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4234
4235histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4236 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4237 for the possible values of {history}.
4238
4239 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4240 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4241 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4242 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4243 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4244 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4245 be removed if it exists.
4246
4247 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4248 is returned.
4249
4250 Examples:
4251 Clear expression register history: >
4252 :call histdel("expr")
4253<
4254 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4255 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4256<
4257 The following three are equivalent: >
4258 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4259 :call histdel("search", -1)
4260 :call histdel("search", '^'.histget("search", -1).'$')
4261<
4262 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4263 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4264 :call histdel("search", -1)
4265 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4266<
4267 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4268 GetHistory()->histdel()
4269
4270histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4271 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4272 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4273 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4274 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4275 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4276
4277 Examples:
4278 Redo the second last search from history. >
4279 :execute '/' . histget("search", -2)
4280
4281< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4282 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4283 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4284<
4285 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4286 GetHistory()->histget()
4287
4288histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4289 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4290 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4291 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4292
4293 Example: >
4294 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4295
4296< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4297 GetHistory()->histnr()
4298<
4299hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4300 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4301 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4302 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4303 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4304 item.
4305 *highlight_exists()*
4306 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4307
4308 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4309 GetName()->hlexists()
4310<
4311hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4312 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4313 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4314 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4315 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4316
4317 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4318 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4319 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4320 resolved highlight group are returned.
4321
4322 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4323 following items:
4324 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4325 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4326 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4327 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4328 ctermbg cterm background color.
4329 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4330 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4331 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4332 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4333 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4334 group link is a default link. See
4335 |highlight-default|.
4336 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4337 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4338 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4339 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4340 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4341 id highlight group ID.
4342 linksto linked highlight group name.
4343 See |:highlight-link|.
4344 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4345 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4346 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4347 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4348
4349 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4350 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4351 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4352 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4353
4354 Example(s): >
4355 :echo hlget()
4356 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4357 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4358<
4359 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4360 GetName()->hlget()
4361<
4362hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4363 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4364 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4365 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4366 supported items in this dictionary.
4367
4368 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4369 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4370
4371 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4372 a link for an existing highlight group
4373 with attributes.
4374
4375 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4376 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4377 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4378 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4379 modified.
4380
4381 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4382 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4383 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4384 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4385
4386 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4387 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4388
4389 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4390
4391 Example(s): >
4392 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4393 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4394 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4395 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4396 :let l = hlget()
4397 :call hlset(l)
4398 " clear the Search highlight group
4399 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4400 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4401 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4402 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4403 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4404 " remove the MyHlg group link
4405 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4406 " clear the attributes and a link
4407 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4408 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4409<
4410 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4411 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4412<
4413 *hlID()*
4414hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4415 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4416 zero is returned.
4417 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4418 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4419 "Comment" group: >
4420 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4421< *highlightID()*
4422 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4423
4424 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4425 GetName()->hlID()
4426
4427hostname() *hostname()*
4428 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4429 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4430 256 characters long are truncated.
4431
4432iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4433 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4434 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4435 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4436 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4437 are replaced with "?".
4438 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4439 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4440 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4441 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4442 can be done.
4443 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4444 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4445 UTF-8 and use: >
4446 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4447< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4448 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4449 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4450
4451 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4452 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4453<
4454 *indent()*
4455indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4456 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4457 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4458 |getline()|.
4459 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4460 error is given.
4461
4462 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4463 GetLnum()->indent()
4464
4465index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4466 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4467 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4468 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4469 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4470 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4471
4472 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4473 value is equal to {expr}.
4474
4475 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4476 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4477 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4478 case must match.
4479 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4480 Example: >
4481 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4482 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4483
4484< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4485 GetObject()->index(what)
4486
4487input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4488 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4489 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4490 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4491 in the prompt to start a new line.
4492 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4493 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4494 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4495 for lines typed for input().
4496 Example: >
4497 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4498 : echo "Cheers!"
4499 :endif
4500<
4501 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4502 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4503 Example: >
4504 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4505
4506< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4507 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4508 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4509 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4510 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4511 more information. Example: >
4512 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4513<
4514 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4515 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4516 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4517 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4518 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4519 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4520 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4521 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4522 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4523
4524 Example with a mapping: >
4525 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" . Foo<CR>
4526 :function GetFoo()
4527 : call inputsave()
4528 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4529 : call inputrestore()
4530 :endfunction
4531
4532< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4533 GetPrompt()->input()
4534
4535inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4536 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4537 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4538 Example: >
4539 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4540 :if n != ""
4541 : let &sw = n
4542 :endif
4543< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4544 omitted an empty string is returned.
4545 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4546 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4547 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4548
4549 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4550 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4551
4552inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4553 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4554 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4555 enter a number, which is returned.
4556 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4557 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4558 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4559 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4560 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4561 length of {textlist} is returned.
4562 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4563 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4564 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4565 Example: >
4566 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4567 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4568
4569< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4570 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4571
4572inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4573 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4574 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4575 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4576 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4577
4578inputsave() *inputsave()*
4579 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4580 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4581 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4582 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4583 many inputrestore() calls.
4584 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4585
4586inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4587 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4588 two exceptions:
4589 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4590 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4591 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4592 |history| stack.
4593 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4594 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4595 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4596
4597 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4598 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4599
4600insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4601 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4602 of it.
4603
4604 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4605 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4606 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4607 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4608
4609 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4610 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4611 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4612 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4613< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4614 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4615 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4616
4617 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4618 mylist->insert(item)
4619
4620interrupt() *interrupt()*
4621 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4622 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4623 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4624 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4625 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4626 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4627 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4628 : call interrupt()
4629 : endif
4630 :endfunction
4631 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4632
4633invert({expr}) *invert()*
4634 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4635 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4636 :let bits = invert(bits)
4637< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4638 :let bits = bits->invert()
4639
4640isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4641 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4642 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4643 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4644 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4645
4646 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4647 GetName()->isdirectory()
4648
4649isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4650 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4651 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4652 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4653< 1 >
4654 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4655< -1
4656
4657 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4658 Compute()->isinf()
4659<
4660 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4661
4662islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4663 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4664 name of a locked variable.
4665 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4666 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4667 Example: >
4668 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4669 :lockvar 1 alist
4670 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4671 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4672
4673< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist you get an error
4674 message. Use |exists()| to check for existence.
4675 In Vim9 script it does not work for local variables.
4676
4677 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4678 GetName()->islocked()
4679
4680isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4681 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4682 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4683< 1
4684
4685 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4686 Compute()->isnan()
4687<
4688 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4689
4690items({dict}) *items()*
4691 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4692 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4693 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4694 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4695 Example: >
4696 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
4697 echo key . ': ' . value
4698 endfor
4699
4700< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4701 mydict->items()
4702
4703job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4704
4705
4706join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4707 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4708 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4709 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4710 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4711 add it there too: >
4712 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") . "\n"
4713< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4714 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4715 The opposite function is |split()|.
4716
4717 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4718 mylist->join()
4719
4720js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4721 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4722 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4723 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4724 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4725 result in v:none items.
4726
4727 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4728 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4729
4730js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4731 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4732 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4733 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4734 commas.
4735 For example, the Vim object:
4736 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4737 Will be encoded as:
4738 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4739 While json_encode() would produce:
4740 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4741 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4742 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4743
4744 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4745 GetObject()->js_encode()
4746
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00004747json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004748 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4749 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4750 JSON and Vim values.
4751 The decoding is permissive:
4752 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4753 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4754 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4755 same as {"1":2}.
4756 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4757 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4758 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4759 are accepted.
4760 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4761 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4762 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4763 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4764 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4765 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4766 character in string) for "\t".
4767 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
4768 and results in v:none.
4769 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
4770 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
4771 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
4772 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
4773 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
4774 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
4775 *E938*
4776 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
4777 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
4778 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
4779
4780 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4781 ReadObject()->json_decode()
4782
4783json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
4784 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
4785 The encoding is specified in:
4786 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004787 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004788 |Number| decimal number
4789 |Float| floating point number
4790 Float nan "NaN"
4791 Float inf "Infinity"
4792 Float -inf "-Infinity"
4793 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
4794 |Funcref| not possible, error
4795 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
4796 used recursively: []
4797 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
4798 used recursively: {}
4799 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
4800 v:false "false"
4801 v:true "true"
4802 v:none "null"
4803 v:null "null"
4804 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
4805 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
4806 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
4807
4808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4809 GetObject()->json_encode()
4810
4811keys({dict}) *keys()*
4812 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
4813 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
4814
4815 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4816 mydict->keys()
4817
4818< *len()* *E701*
4819len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
4820 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
4821 used, as with |strlen()|.
4822 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
4823 returned.
4824 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
4825 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
4826 |Dictionary| is returned.
4827 Otherwise an error is given.
4828
4829 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4830 mylist->len()
4831
4832< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
4833libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4834 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
4835 with single argument {argument}.
4836 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
4837 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
4838 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
4839 limited.
4840 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
4841 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
4842 to Vim.
4843 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
4844 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
4845 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
4846 null-terminated string.
4847 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
4848
4849 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
4850 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
4851 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
4852 very probably crash.
4853
4854 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
4855 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
4856 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
4857 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
4858 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
4859 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
4860 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
4861 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
4862 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
4863 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
4864
4865 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
4866 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
4867 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
4868 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
4869 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
4870 the DLL is not in the usual places.
4871 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
4872 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
4873 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4874 feature is present}
4875 Examples: >
4876 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
4877
4878< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4879 third argument: >
4880 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
4881<
4882 *libcallnr()*
4883libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4884 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
4885 int instead of a string.
4886 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4887 feature is present}
4888 Examples: >
4889 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
4890 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
4891 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
4892<
4893 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4894 third argument: >
4895 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
4896<
4897
4898line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
4899 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
4900 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004901 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004902 . the cursor position
4903 $ the last line in the current buffer
4904 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
4905 returned)
4906 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
4907 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
4908 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
4909 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
4910 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
4911 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
4912 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
4913 that it's updated right away.
4914 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4915 then applies to another buffer.
4916 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
4917 |getpos()|.
4918 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
4919 that window instead of the current window.
4920 Examples: >
4921 line(".") line number of the cursor
4922 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
4923 line("'t") line number of mark t
4924 line("'" . marker) line number of mark marker
4925<
4926 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
4927 |last-position-jump|.
4928
4929 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4930 GetValue()->line()
4931
4932line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
4933 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
4934 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
4935 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
4936 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
4937 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
4938 below the last line: >
4939 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
4940< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
4941 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
4942 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
4943 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
4944 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
4945
4946 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4947 GetLnum()->line2byte()
4948
4949lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
4950 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
4951 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
4952 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
4953 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
4954 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
4955 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4956 error is given.
4957
4958 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4959 GetLnum()->lispindent()
4960
4961list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
4962 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
4963 Examples: >
4964 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
4965 list2blob([]) returns 0z
4966< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
4967 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
4968
4969 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
4970
4971 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4972 GetList()->list2blob()
4973
4974list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
4975 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
4976 concatenate them all. Examples: >
4977 list2str([32]) returns " "
4978 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
4979< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
4980 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
4981< |str2list()| does the opposite.
4982
4983 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
4984 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
4985 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
4986 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
4987<
4988 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4989 GetList()->list2str()
4990
4991listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
4992 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
4993 been made to buffer {buf}.
4994 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
4995 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
4996 buffer is used.
4997 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
4998
4999 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
5000 a:bufnr the buffer that was changed
5001 a:start first changed line number
5002 a:end first line number below the change
5003 a:added number of lines added, negative if lines were
5004 deleted
5005 a:changes a List of items with details about the changes
5006
5007 Example: >
5008 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5009 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5010 endfunc
5011 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5012
5013< The List cannot be changed. Each item in a:changes is a
5014 dictionary with these entries:
5015 lnum the first line number of the change
5016 end the first line below the change
5017 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5018 deleted
5019 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5020 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5021 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5022 character has a value of one.
5023 When lines are inserted the values are:
5024 lnum line above which the new line is added
5025 end equal to "lnum"
5026 added number of lines inserted
5027 col 1
5028 When lines are deleted the values are:
5029 lnum the first deleted line
5030 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5031 the deletion was done
5032 added negative, number of lines deleted
5033 col 1
5034 When lines are changed:
5035 lnum the first changed line
5036 end the line below the last changed line
5037 added 0
5038 col first column with a change or 1
5039
5040 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5041 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5042 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5043 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5044
5045 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5046 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5047 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5048 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5049
5050 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5051 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5052 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5053
5054 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5055 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5056 of a buffer.
5057 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5058 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5059
5060 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5061 second argument: >
5062 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5063
5064listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5065 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5066 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5067
5068 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5069 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5070 buffer is used.
5071
5072 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5073 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5074
5075listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5076 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5077 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5078 removed.
5079
5080 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5081 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5082
5083localtime() *localtime()*
5084 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5085 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5086
5087
5088log({expr}) *log()*
5089 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5090 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5091 (0, inf].
5092 Examples: >
5093 :echo log(10)
5094< 2.302585 >
5095 :echo log(exp(5))
5096< 5.0
5097
5098 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5099 Compute()->log()
5100<
5101 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5102
5103
5104log10({expr}) *log10()*
5105 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5106 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5107 Examples: >
5108 :echo log10(1000)
5109< 3.0 >
5110 :echo log10(0.01)
5111< -2.0
5112
5113 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5114 Compute()->log10()
5115<
5116 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5117
5118luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5119 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5120 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5121 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5122 Strings are returned as they are.
5123 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5124 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5125 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5126 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5127 as-is.
5128 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5129 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5130 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5131 to {expr}.
5132
5133 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5134 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5135
5136< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5137
5138map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5139 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
5140 When {expr1} is a |List|| or |Dictionary|, replace each
5141 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5142 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5143 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5144 characters, is replaced.
5145 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5146 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5147 Vim9 script.
5148
5149 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5150
5151 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5152 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5153 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5154 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5155 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5156 current character.
5157 Example: >
5158 :call map(mylist, '"> " . v:val . " <"')
5159< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5160
5161 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5162 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5163 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5164 still have to double ' quotes
5165
5166 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5167 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5168 2. the value of the current item.
5169 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5170 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5171 func KeyValue(key, val)
5172 return a:key . '-' . a:val
5173 endfunc
5174 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5175< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
5176 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key . '-' . val})
5177< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
5178 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' . key})
5179< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
5180 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' . val})
5181<
5182 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5183 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
5184 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val . "\t"')
5185
5186< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5187 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5188 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5189 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5190 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5191 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5192
5193 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5194 mylist->map(expr2)
5195
5196
5197maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5198 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5199 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5200 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
5201 listing.
5202
5203 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5204 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5205 is returned.
5206
5207 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5208 command.
5209
5210 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5211 "n" Normal
5212 "v" Visual (including Select)
5213 "o" Operator-pending
5214 "i" Insert
5215 "c" Cmd-line
5216 "s" Select
5217 "x" Visual
5218 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5219 "t" Terminal-Job
5220 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5221 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5222
5223 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5224 instead of mappings.
5225
5226 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5227 containing all the information of the mapping with the
5228 following items:
5229 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5230 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5231 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5232 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5233 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5234 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5235 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5236 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5237 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5238 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5239 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5240 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5241 characters will be used:
5242 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5243 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5244 (|mapmode-ic|)
5245 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5246 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005247 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
5248 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005249 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5250 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5251 (|:map-<nowait>|).
5252
5253 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5254 |mapset()|.
5255
5256 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5257 then the global mappings.
5258 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5259 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
5260 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' . maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
5261
5262< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5263 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5264
5265mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5266 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5267 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5268 {name}.
5269 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5270 instead of mappings.
5271 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5272 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5273
5274 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5275 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5276 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5277 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5278 mapcheck("b") no no no
5279
5280 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5281 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5282 mapping for {name} exactly.
5283 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5284 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5285 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5286 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5287 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5288 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5289 then the global mappings.
5290 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5291 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5292 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5293 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5294 :endif
5295< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5296 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5297
5298 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5299 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5300
5301
5302mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5303 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5304 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5305 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5306 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5307
5308
5309mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
5310 Restore a mapping from a dictionary returned by |maparg()|.
5311 {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as for the call to
5312 |maparg()|. *E460*
5313 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5314 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5315 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5316 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5317 nnoremap K somethingelse
5318 ...
5319 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5320< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
5321 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save the mapping for all of
5322 them, since they can differ.
5323
5324
5325match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5326 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5327 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5328 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5329
5330 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5331 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5332 {pat} matches.
5333
5334 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5335 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5336
5337 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5338 Example: >
5339 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5340 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5341< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5342 *strpbrk()*
5343 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5344 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5345< *strcasestr()*
5346 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5347 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5348 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5349<
5350 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5351 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5352 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5353 first character/item. Example: >
5354 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5355< result is again "4". >
5356 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5357< result is again "4". >
5358 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5359< result is "3".
5360 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5361 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5362 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5363 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5364 backwards compatible).
5365 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5366 the index is counted from the end.
5367 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5368 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5369
5370 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5371 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5372 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5373 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5374< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5375 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5376 see above.
5377
5378 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5379 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5380 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5381 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5382 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5383 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5384 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5385 further down in the text.
5386
5387 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5388 GetText()->match('word')
5389 GetList()->match('word')
5390<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005391 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005392matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5393 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5394 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5395 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5396 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5397 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5398 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5399 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5400 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5401 concealed.
5402
5403 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5404 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5405 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5406 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5407 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5408 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5409 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5410 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5411 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5412 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5413
5414 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5415 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5416 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5417 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5418 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5419 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5420 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5421
5422 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5423 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5424 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5425 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5426
5427 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5428 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5429 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5430 window Instead of the current window use the
5431 window with this number or window ID.
5432
5433 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5434 the |:match| commands.
5435
5436 Example: >
5437 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5438 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5439< Deletion of the pattern: >
5440 :call matchdelete(m)
5441
5442< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5443 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5444 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5445
5446 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5447 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5448<
5449 *matchaddpos()*
5450matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5451 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5452 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5453 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5454 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5455 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5456 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5457
5458 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5459 these:
5460 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5461 line has number 1.
5462 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5463 number will be highlighted.
5464 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5465 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5466 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5467 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5468 be highlighted.
5469 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5470 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5471
5472 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5473
5474 Example: >
5475 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5476 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5477< Deletion of the pattern: >
5478 :call matchdelete(m)
5479
5480< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5481 |getmatches()|.
5482
5483 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5484 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5485
5486matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5487 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5488 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5489 Return a |List| with two elements:
5490 The name of the highlight group used
5491 The pattern used.
5492 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5493 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5494 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5495 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5496 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5497
5498 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5499 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5500
5501matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5502 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5503 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5504 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5505 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5506 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5507 window ID instead of the current window.
5508
5509 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5510 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5511
5512matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5513 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5514 after the match. Example: >
5515 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5516< results in "7".
5517 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5518 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5519 do it with matchend(): >
5520 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5521 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5522< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5523
5524 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5525 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5526< results in "7". >
5527 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5528< result is "-1".
5529 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5530
5531 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5532 GetText()->matchend('word')
5533
5534
5535matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5536 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5537 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5538 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5539
5540 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5541 items:
5542 matchseq When this item is present and {str} contains
5543 multiple words separated by white space, then
5544 returns only matches that contain the words in
5545 the given sequence.
5546
5547 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5548 argument supports the following additional items:
5549 key key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
5550 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5551 string.
5552 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5553 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5554 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5555 argument and return the text for that item to
5556 use for fuzzy matching.
5557
5558 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5559 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5560 is 256.
5561
5562 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5563 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5564
5565 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5566 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5567 256, then returns an empty list.
5568
5569 Refer to |fuzzy-match| for more information about fuzzy
5570 matching strings.
5571
5572 Example: >
5573 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5574< results in ["clay"]. >
5575 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5576< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5577 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5578< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5579 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5580 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5581 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5582< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5583 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5584 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5585< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5586 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5587< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5588 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5589< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5590 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5591 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5592< results in ['two one'].
5593
5594matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5595 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5596 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5597 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5598 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5599 position.
5600
5601 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5602 positions for the best match is returned.
5603
5604 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5605 list with three empty list items is returned.
5606
5607 Example: >
5608 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5609< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5610 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5611< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5612 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5613< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5614
5615matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5616 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5617 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5618 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5619 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5620 empty string is used. Example: >
5621 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5622< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5623 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5624
5625 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5626
5627 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5628 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5629
5630matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5631 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5632 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5633< results in "ing".
5634 When there is no match "" is returned.
5635 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5636 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5637< results in "ing". >
5638 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5639< result is "".
5640 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5641 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5642
5643 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5644 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5645
5646matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5647 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5648 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5649 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5650< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5651 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5652 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5653 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5654< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5655 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5656< result is ["", -1, -1].
5657 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5658 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5659 end position of the match are returned. >
5660 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5661< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5662 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5663
5664 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5665 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5666<
5667
5668 *max()*
5669max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5670 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5671
5672< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5673 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5674 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5675 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5676 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5677
5678 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5679 mylist->max()
5680
5681
5682menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5683 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5684 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5685 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5686 menu names are returned.
5687
5688 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5689 "n" Normal
5690 "v" Visual (including Select)
5691 "o" Operator-pending
5692 "i" Insert
5693 "c" Cmd-line
5694 "s" Select
5695 "x" Visual
5696 "t" Terminal-Job
5697 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5698 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
5699 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5700
5701 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
5702 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
5703 display display name (name without '&')
5704 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
5705 Refer to |:menu-enable|
5706 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
5707 |toolbar-icon|
5708 iconidx index of a built-in icon
5709 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
5710 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5711 characters will be used:
5712 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5713 name menu item name.
5714 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
5715 remappable else v:false.
5716 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
5717 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
5718 string has special characters translated like
5719 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
5720 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
5721 "<Nop>" is returned.
5722 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
5723 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
5724 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
5725 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
5726 silent v:true if the menu item is created
5727 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
5728 submenus |List| containing the names of
5729 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
5730 item has submenus.
5731
5732 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
5733
5734 Examples: >
5735 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
5736 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
5737
5738 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
5739 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
5740 let m = menu_info(a:name)
5741 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
5742 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
5743 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
5744 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
5745 endfor
5746 endfunc
5747 new
5748 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
5749 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
5750 endfor
5751<
5752 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5753 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
5754
5755
5756< *min()*
5757min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5758 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
5759
5760< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5761 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
5762 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5763 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5764 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5765
5766 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5767 mylist->min()
5768
5769< *mkdir()* *E739*
5770mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
5771 Create directory {name}.
5772
5773 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
5774 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
5775
5776 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
5777 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
5778 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
5779 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
5780 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
5781 created with 0o755.
5782 Example: >
5783 :call mkdir($HOME . "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
5784
5785< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5786
5787 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
5788 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
5789 "p" option the call will fail.
5790
5791 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
5792 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
5793 failed.
5794
5795 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
5796 :if exists("*mkdir")
5797
5798< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5799 GetName()->mkdir()
5800<
5801 *mode()*
5802mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
5803 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5804 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
5805 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
5806 Also see |state()|.
5807
5808 n Normal
5809 no Operator-pending
5810 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
5811 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
5812 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
5813 CTRL-V is one character
5814 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
5815 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
5816 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
5817 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
5818 v Visual by character
5819 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5820 V Visual by line
5821 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5822 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
5823 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5824 s Select by character
5825 S Select by line
5826 CTRL-S Select blockwise
5827 i Insert
5828 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
5829 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5830 R Replace |R|
5831 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5832 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5833 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
5834 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5835 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5836 c Command-line editing
5837 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
5838 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
5839 r Hit-enter prompt
5840 rm The -- more -- prompt
5841 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
5842 ! Shell or external command is executing
5843 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
5844
5845 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
5846 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
5847 "c" or "n".
5848 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
5849 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
5850 the leading character(s).
5851 Also see |visualmode()|.
5852
5853 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5854 DoFull()->mode()
5855
5856mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
5857 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
5858 converted to Vim data structures.
5859 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
5860 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
5861 returned as Vim |Lists|.
5862 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
5863 converted to strings.
5864 All other types are converted to string with display function.
5865 Examples: >
5866 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
5867 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
5868 :echo mzeval("l")
5869 :echo mzeval("h")
5870<
5871 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5872 to {expr}.
5873
5874 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5875 GetExpr()->mzeval()
5876<
5877 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
5878
5879nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
5880 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
5881 that is not blank. Example: >
5882 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
5883< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5884 below it, zero is returned.
5885 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5886 See also |prevnonblank()|.
5887
5888 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5889 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
5890
5891nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
5892 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
5893 value {expr}. Examples: >
5894 nr2char(64) returns "@"
5895 nr2char(32) returns " "
5896< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5897 Example for "utf-8": >
5898 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
5899< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5900 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
5901 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
5902 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
5903 string, thus results in an empty string.
5904 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
5905 let list = [65, 66, 67]
5906 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5907< Result: "ABC"
5908
5909 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5910 GetNumber()->nr2char()
5911
5912or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
5913 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
5914 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
5915 Example: >
5916 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
5917< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5918 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
5919
5920
5921pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
5922 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
5923 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
5924 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
5925 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
5926 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
5927 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
5928< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
5929>
5930 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
5931< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
5932 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
5933
5934 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5935 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
5936
5937perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
5938 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
5939 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
5940 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
5941 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
5942 reference to it.
5943 Example: >
5944 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
5945< [1, 2, 3, 4]
5946
5947 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5948 to {expr}.
5949
5950 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5951 GetExpr()->perleval()
5952
5953< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
5954
5955
5956popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
5957
5958
5959pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
5960 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
5961 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5962 Examples: >
5963 :echo pow(3, 3)
5964< 27.0 >
5965 :echo pow(2, 16)
5966< 65536.0 >
5967 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
5968< 2.0
5969
5970 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5971 Compute()->pow(3)
5972<
5973 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5974
5975prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
5976 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
5977 that is not blank. Example: >
5978 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
5979< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5980 above it, zero is returned.
5981 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5982 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
5983
5984 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5985 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
5986
5987printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
5988 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
5989 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
5990 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
5991< May result in:
5992 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
5993
5994 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
5995 argument: >
5996 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
5997
5998< Often used items are:
5999 %s string
6000 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6001 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6002 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6003 %c single byte
6004 %d decimal number
6005 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6006 %x hex number
6007 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6008 %X hex number using upper case letters
6009 %o octal number
6010 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6011 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6012 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6013 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6014 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6015 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6016 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6017 %% the % character itself
6018
6019 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6020 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6021 the result.
6022
6023 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6024 arguments appear in sequence:
6025
6026 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6027
6028 flags
6029 Zero or more of the following flags:
6030
6031 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6032 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6033 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6034 of the number is increased to force the first
6035 character of the output string to a zero (except
6036 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6037 precision of zero).
6038 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6039 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6040 prepended to it.
6041 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6042 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6043 prepended to it.
6044
6045 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6046 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6047 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6048 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6049 flag is ignored.
6050
6051 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6052 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6053 The converted value is padded on the right with
6054 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6055 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6056
6057 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6058 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6059
6060 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6061 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6062 a space if both are used.
6063
6064 field-width
6065 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6066 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6067 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6068 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6069 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6070 conversion the count is in cells.
6071
6072 .precision
6073 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6074 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6075 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6076 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6077 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6078 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6079 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6080 string for S conversions.
6081 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6082 the decimal point.
6083
6084 type
6085 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6086 be applied, see below.
6087
6088 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6089 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6090 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6091 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6092 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6093 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6094 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6095< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6096 "width" bytes.
6097
6098 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6099
6100 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6101 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6102 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6103 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6104 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6105 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6106 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6107 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6108 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6109 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6110 zeros.
6111 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6112 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6113 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6114 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6115 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6116 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6117 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6118 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6119 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6120
6121 i alias for d
6122 D alias for ld
6123 U alias for lu
6124 O alias for lo
6125
6126 *printf-c*
6127 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6128 resulting character is written.
6129
6130 *printf-s*
6131 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6132 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6133 specified are used.
6134 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6135 automatically converted to text with the same format
6136 as ":echo".
6137 *printf-S*
6138 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6139 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6140 number specified are used.
6141
6142 *printf-f* *E807*
6143 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6144 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6145 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6146 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6147 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6148 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6149 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6150 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6151 Example: >
6152 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6153< 12.12
6154 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6155 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6156
6157 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6158 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6159 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6160 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6161 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6162
6163 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6164 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6165 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6166 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6167 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6168 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6169 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6170 results in 1.0e7.
6171
6172 *printf-%*
6173 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6174 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6175
6176 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6177 accepted and automatically converted.
6178 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6179 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6180 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6181
6182 *E766* *E767*
6183 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6184 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6185 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6186
6187
6188prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6189 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6190 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6191
6192 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6193 string is returned.
6194
6195 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6196 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6197
6198< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6199
6200
6201prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6202 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6203 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6204 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6205
6206 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6207 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6208 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6209 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6210 line.
6211 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6212 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6213 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6214 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6215 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6216 if the user only typed Enter.
6217 Example: >
6218 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6219 func s:TextEntered(text)
6220 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6221 stopinsert
6222 close
6223 else
6224 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' . a:text . '"')
6225 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6226 set nomodified
6227 endif
6228 endfunc
6229
6230< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6231 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6232
6233< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6234
6235prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6236 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6237 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6238 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6239
6240 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6241 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6242 as in any buffer.
6243
6244 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6245 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6246
6247< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6248
6249prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6250 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6251 {text} to end in a space.
6252 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6253 "prompt". Example: >
6254 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6255<
6256 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6257 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6258
6259< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6260
6261prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6262
6263pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6264 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6265 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6266 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6267 height nr of items visible
6268 width screen cells
6269 row top screen row (0 first row)
6270 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6271 size total nr of items
6272 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6273
6274 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6275 |CompleteChanged|.
6276
6277pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6278 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6279 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6280 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6281 popup menu.
6282
6283py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6284 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6285 converted to Vim data structures.
6286 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6287 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6288 'encoding').
6289 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6290 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6291 keys converted to strings.
6292 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6293 to {expr}.
6294
6295 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6296 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6297
6298< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6299
6300 *E858* *E859*
6301pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6302 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6303 converted to Vim data structures.
6304 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6305 copied though).
6306 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6307 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6308 non-string keys result in error.
6309 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6310 to {expr}.
6311
6312 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6313 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6314
6315< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6316
6317pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6318 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6319 converted to Vim data structures.
6320 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6321 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6322
6323 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6324 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6325
6326< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6327 |+python3| feature}
6328
6329rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6330 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6331 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6332 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6333 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6334 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6335 and updated.
6336
6337 Examples: >
6338 :echo rand()
6339 :let seed = srand()
6340 :echo rand(seed)
6341 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6342<
6343
6344 *E726* *E727*
6345range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6346 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6347 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6348 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6349 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6350 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6351 producing a value past {max}).
6352 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6353 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6354 start this is an error.
6355 Examples: >
6356 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6357 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6358 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6359 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6360 range(0) " []
6361 range(2, 0) " error!
6362<
6363 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6364 GetExpr()->range()
6365<
6366
6367readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6368 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6369 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6370 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6371 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6372
6373
6374readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6375 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6376 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6377 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6378 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6379 argument below for changing the sort order.
6380
6381 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6382 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6383 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6384 be handled.
6385 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6386 added to the list.
6387 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6388 to the list.
6389 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6390 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6391 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6392 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6393 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6394< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6395 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006396< *E857*
6397 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006398 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6399 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6400
6401 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6402 Valid values are:
6403 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6404 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6405 each character, technically, using
6406 strcmp()) (default)
6407 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6408 using strcasecmp())
6409 "collate" sort using the collation order
6410 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6411 (technically using strcoll())
6412 Other values are silently ignored.
6413
6414 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6415 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6416 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6417< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6418 function! s:tree(dir)
6419 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6420 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
6421 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir . '/' . x)} : x})}
6422 endfunction
6423 echo s:tree(".")
6424<
6425 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6426 GetDirName()->readdir()
6427<
6428readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6429 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6430 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6431 information in {directory}.
6432 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6433 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6434 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6435 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6436 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6437 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6438 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6439 argument, see |readdir()|.
6440
6441 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6442 following items:
6443 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6444 name Name of the entry.
6445 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6446 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6447 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6448 type Type of the entry.
6449 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6450 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6451 Other symlink "link"
6452 On MS-Windows:
6453 Normal file "file"
6454 Directory "dir"
6455 Junction "junction"
6456 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6457 Other symlink "link"
6458 Other reparse point "reparse"
6459 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6460 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6461 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6462 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6463 itself because of performance reasons.
6464
6465 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6466 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6467 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6468 be handled.
6469 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6470 added to the list.
6471 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6472 to the list.
6473 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6474 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6475 of the entry.
6476 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6477 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6478 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6479<
6480 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6481 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6482 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6483
6484<
6485 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6486 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6487<
6488
6489 *readfile()*
6490readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6491 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6492 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6493 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6494 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6495 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6496 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6497 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6498 added.
6499 - No CR characters are removed.
6500 Otherwise:
6501 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6502 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6503 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6504 removed from the text.
6505 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6506 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6507 lines of a file: >
6508 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6509 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6510 :endfor
6511< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6512 are returned, or as many as there are.
6513 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6514 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6515 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6516 file into a buffer if you need to.
6517 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6518 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6519 unmodified.
6520 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6521 the result is an empty list.
6522 Also see |writefile()|.
6523
6524 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6525 GetFileName()->readfile()
6526
6527reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6528 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6529 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6530 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00006531 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006532
6533 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6534 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6535 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6536 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6537
6538 Examples: >
6539 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6540 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6541 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6542 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6543<
6544 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6545 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6546
6547
6548reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6549 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6550 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6551 See |@|.
6552
6553reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6554 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6555 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6556
6557reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6558 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6559 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6560 list<any> can be used.
6561 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6562 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6563
6564 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6565 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6566 specified in the argument.
6567 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6568 and {end}.
6569
6570 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6571 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6572 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6573
6574 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6575 GetStart()->reltime()
6576<
6577 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6578
6579reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6580 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6581 Example: >
6582 let start = reltime()
6583 call MyFunction()
6584 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6585< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6586 Also see |profiling|.
6587 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6588 script an error is given.
6589
6590 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6591 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6592
6593< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6594
6595reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6596 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6597 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6598 microseconds. Example: >
6599 let start = reltime()
6600 call MyFunction()
6601 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6602< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6603 The accuracy depends on the system.
6604 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6605 can use split() to remove it. >
6606 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6607< Also see |profiling|.
6608 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6609 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6610
6611 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6612 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6613
6614< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6615
6616 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6617remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
6618 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as an
6619 expression and the result is returned after evaluation.
6620 The result must be a String or a |List|. A |List| is turned
6621 into a String by joining the items with a line break in
6622 between (not at the end), like with join(expr, "\n").
6623 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6624 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6625 |remote_read()| is stored there.
6626 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6627 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
6628 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6629 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6630 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6631 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6632 and the result will be the empty string.
6633
6634 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6635 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6636 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6637 arguments can be evaluated.
6638
6639 Examples: >
6640 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6641 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6642<
6643 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6644 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6645
6646remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6647 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
6648 The {server} argument is a string.
6649 This works like: >
6650 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6651< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6652 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6653 to bring itself to the foreground.
6654 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6655 like foreground() does.
6656 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6657
6658 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6659 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6660
6661< {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
6662 Win32 console version}
6663
6664
6665remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6666 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6667 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6668 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6669 name of a variable.
6670 Returns zero if none are available.
6671 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6672 See also |clientserver|.
6673 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6674 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6675 Examples: >
6676 :let repl = ""
6677 :echo "PEEK: ".remote_peek(id, "repl").": ".repl
6678
6679< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6680 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6681
6682remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6683 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6684 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
6685 reply is available.
6686 See also |clientserver|.
6687 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6688 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6689 Example: >
6690 :echo remote_read(id)
6691
6692< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6693 ServerId()->remote_read()
6694<
6695 *remote_send()* *E241*
6696remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
6697 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as input
6698 keys and the function returns immediately. At the Vim server
6699 the keys are not mapped |:map|.
6700 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
6701 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
6702 there.
6703 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6704 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6705 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6706
6707 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
6708 up the display.
6709 Examples: >
6710 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply ".file, "serverid").
6711 \ remote_read(serverid)
6712
6713 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
6714 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
6715 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo ".
6716 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
6717<
6718 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6719 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
6720<
6721 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
6722remote_startserver({name})
6723 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
6724 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
6725
6726 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6727 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
6728
6729< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6730
6731remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
6732 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
6733 return the item.
6734 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6735 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
6736 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
6737 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
6738 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
6739 Example: >
6740 :echo "last item: " . remove(mylist, -1)
6741 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6742<
6743 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
6744
6745 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6746 mylist->remove(idx)
6747
6748remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
6749 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
6750 return the byte.
6751 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6752 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
6753 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
6754 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
6755 Example: >
6756 :echo "last byte: " . remove(myblob, -1)
6757 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6758
6759remove({dict}, {key})
6760 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
6761 Example: >
6762 :echo "removed " . remove(dict, "one")
6763< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
6764
6765rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
6766 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
6767 should also work to move files across file systems. The
6768 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
6769 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
6770 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
6771 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6772
6773 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6774 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
6775
6776repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
6777 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
6778 result. Example: >
6779 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
6780< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
6781 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
6782 {count} times. Example: >
6783 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
6784< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
6785
6786 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6787 mylist->repeat(count)
6788
6789resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
6790 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
6791 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
6792 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
6793 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
6794 removed, return {filename}.
6795 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
6796 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
6797 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
6798 stopped after 100 iterations.
6799 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
6800 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
6801 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
6802 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
6803 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
6804
6805 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6806 GetName()->resolve()
6807
6808reverse({object}) *reverse()*
6809 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
6810 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
6811 Returns {object}.
6812 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
6813 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
6814< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6815 mylist->reverse()
6816
6817round({expr}) *round()*
6818 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
6819 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
6820 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
6821 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6822 Examples: >
6823 echo round(0.456)
6824< 0.0 >
6825 echo round(4.5)
6826< 5.0 >
6827 echo round(-4.5)
6828< -5.0
6829
6830 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6831 Compute()->round()
6832<
6833 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6834
6835rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
6836 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
6837 converted to Vim data structures.
6838 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
6839 are copied though).
6840 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
6841 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
6842 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
6843 "Object#to_s" method.
6844 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6845 to {expr}.
6846
6847 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6848 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
6849
6850< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
6851
6852screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
6853 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
6854 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
6855 attribute at other positions.
6856
6857 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6858 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
6859
6860screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
6861 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
6862 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
6863 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
6864 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
6865 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
6866 encodings it may only be the first byte.
6867 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6868 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
6869
6870 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6871 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
6872
6873screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
6874 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
6875 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
6876 composing characters on top of the base character.
6877 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6878 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
6879
6880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6881 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
6882
6883screencol() *screencol()*
6884 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
6885 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
6886 This function is mainly used for testing.
6887
6888 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
6889 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
6890 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
6891 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
6892 the following mappings: >
6893 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom ".screencol()."\n"
6894 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
6895 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
6896<
6897screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
6898 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
6899 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
6900 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
6901 The Dict has these members:
6902 row screen row
6903 col first screen column
6904 endcol last screen column
6905 curscol cursor screen column
6906 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
6907 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
6908 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
6909 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
6910 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
6911 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
6912 width character it would be the same as "col".
6913 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
6914 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
6915 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
6916 |conceal| taken into account.
6917
6918 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6919 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
6920
6921screenrow() *screenrow()*
6922 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
6923 cursor. The top line has number one.
6924 This function is mainly used for testing.
6925 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
6926
6927 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
6928
6929screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
6930 The result is a String that contains the base character and
6931 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
6932 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
6933 characters.
6934 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6935 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
6936
6937 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6938 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
6939<
6940 *search()*
6941search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
6942 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
6943 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
6944
6945 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
6946 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
6947 move. No error message is given.
6948
6949 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
6950 'b' search Backward instead of forward
6951 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
6952 'e' move to the End of the match
6953 'n' do Not move the cursor
6954 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
6955 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
6956 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
6957 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
6958 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
6959 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
6960
6961 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
6962 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
6963 flag.
6964
6965 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
6966
6967 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
6968 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
6969 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
6970 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
6971 search starts one column further. This matters for
6972 overlapping matches.
6973 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
6974 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
6975 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
6976 file).
6977
6978 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
6979 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
6980 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
6981 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
6982 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
6983< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
6984 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
6985 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
6986
6987 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
6988 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
6989 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
6990 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
6991 giving the argument.
6992 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6993
6994 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
6995 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
6996 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
6997 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
6998 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
6999 function reference or a lambda.
7000 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7001 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7002 and -1 returned.
7003 *search()-sub-match*
7004 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7005 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7006 whole pattern did match.
7007 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7008
7009 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7010 flag is used.
7011
7012 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7013 :let n = 1
7014 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
7015 : exe "argument " . n
7016 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7017 : " first search to find match at start of file
7018 : normal G$
7019 : let flags = "w"
7020 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7021 : s/foo/bar/g
7022 : let flags = "W"
7023 : endwhile
7024 : update " write the file if modified
7025 : let n = n + 1
7026 :endwhile
7027<
7028 Example for using some flags: >
7029 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7030< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7031 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7032 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7033 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7034 line:
7035 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7036 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7037 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7038 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7039 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7040
7041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7042 GetPattern()->search()
7043
7044searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7045 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7046 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7047 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7048
7049 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7050 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7051
7052 key type meaning ~
7053 current |Number| current position of match;
7054 0 if the cursor position is
7055 before the first match
7056 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7057 "pos", otherwise 0
7058 total |Number| total count of matches found
7059 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7060 1: recomputing was timed out
7061 2: max count exceeded
7062
7063 For {options} see further down.
7064
7065 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7066 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7067 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7068 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7069 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7070
7071 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7072 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7073
7074 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7075 " to 1)
7076 let result = searchcount()
7077<
7078 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7079 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7080 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7081 if empty(result)
7082 return ''
7083 endif
7084 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7085 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7086 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7087 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7088 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7089 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7090 \ result.current, result.total)
7091 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7092 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7093 \ result.current, result.total)
7094 endif
7095 endif
7096 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7097 \ result.current, result.total)
7098 endfunction
7099 let &statusline .= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
7100
7101 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7102 " 'hlsearch' was on
7103 " let &statusline .=
7104 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7105<
7106 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7107 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7108
7109 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7110 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7111 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7112 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7113 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7114 call searchcount(#{
7115 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7116 redrawstatus
7117 endif
7118 endfunction
7119<
7120 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7121 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7122
7123 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7124 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7125 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7126
7127 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7128 " search again
7129 call searchcount()
7130<
7131 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7132 key type meaning ~
7133 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7134 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7135 otherwise returns the last
7136 computed result (when |n| or
7137 |N| was used when "S" is not
7138 in 'shortmess', or this
7139 function was called).
7140 (default: |TRUE|)
7141 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7142 and different with |@/|.
7143 this works as same as the
7144 below command is executed
7145 before calling this function >
7146 let @/ = pattern
7147< (default: |@/|)
7148 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7149 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7150 for recomputing the result
7151 (default: 0)
7152 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7153 limit. max count of matched
7154 text while recomputing the
7155 result. if search exceeded
7156 total count, "total" value
7157 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7158 (default: 99)
7159 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7160 when recomputing the result.
7161 this changes "current" result
7162 value. see |cursor()|,
7163 |getpos()|
7164 (default: cursor's position)
7165
7166 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7167 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7168<
7169searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7170 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7171
7172 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7173 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7174 first match in the function.
7175
7176 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7177 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7178 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7179
7180 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7181 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7182 Example: >
7183 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7184 echo getline('.')
7185 endif
7186<
7187 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7188 GetName()->searchdecl()
7189<
7190 *searchpair()*
7191searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7192 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7193 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7194 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7195 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7196 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7197 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7198 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7199 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7200 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7201 given.
7202
7203 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7204 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7205 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7206 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7207 typical use is: >
7208 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7209< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7210
7211 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7212 |search()|. Additionally:
7213 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7214 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7215 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7216 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7217 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7218 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7219
7220 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7221 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7222 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7223 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7224 or a string.
7225 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7226 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7227 and -1 returned.
7228 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7229 Anything else makes the function fail.
7230 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7231 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7232
7233 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7234
7235 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7236 patterns are used like it's on.
7237
7238 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7239 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7240 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7241 if 1
7242 if 2
7243 endif 2
7244 endif 1
7245< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7246 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7247 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7248 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7249 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7250 "endif 2".
7251 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7252 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7253 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7254 the matching start.
7255
7256 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7257
7258 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7259 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7260
7261< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7262 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7263 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7264 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7265 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7266 match.
7267 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7268
7269 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7270
7271< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7272 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7273 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7274
7275 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7276 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7277<
7278 *searchpairpos()*
7279searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7280 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7281 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7282 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7283 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7284 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7285 returns [0, 0]. >
7286
7287 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7288<
7289 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7290
7291 *searchpos()*
7292searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7293 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7294 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7295 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7296 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7297 returns [0, 0].
7298 Example: >
7299 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7300
7301< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7302 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7303 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7304< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7305 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7306
7307 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7308 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7309
7310server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7311 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7312 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7313 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7314 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7315 Note:
7316 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7317 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7318 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7319 See also |clientserver|.
7320 Example: >
7321 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7322
7323< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7324 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7325<
7326serverlist() *serverlist()*
7327 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7328 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7329 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7330 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7331 Example: >
7332 :echo serverlist()
7333<
7334setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7335 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7336 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7337
7338 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7339 |bufload()| if needed.
7340
7341 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7342 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7343
7344 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7345 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7346 line then those lines are added.
7347
7348 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7349
7350 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7351 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7352 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7353 added below the last line.
7354
7355 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7356 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7357 error is given.
7358 On success 0 is returned.
7359
7360 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7361 third argument: >
7362 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7363
7364setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7365 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7366 {val}.
7367 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7368 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7369 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7370 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7371 The {varname} argument is a string.
7372 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7373 Examples: >
7374 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7375 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7376< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7377
7378 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7379 third argument: >
7380 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7381
7382
7383setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7384 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7385 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7386 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7387 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7388 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7389
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007390< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007391 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7392 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7393 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7394 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7395 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7396 the character width in screen cells.
7397 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7398 range overlaps with another.
7399 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7400
7401 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7402 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7403
7404 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7405 setcellwidths([]);
7406< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7407 the effect for known emoji characters.
7408
7409setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7410 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7411 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7412
7413 Example:
7414 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7415 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7416< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7417 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7418< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7419
7420 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7421 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7422
7423setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7424 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7425 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7426
7427 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7428 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7429 character search
7430 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7431 0 for backward
7432 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7433 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7434 character search
7435
7436 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7437 from a script: >
7438 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7439 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7440 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7441< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7442
7443 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7444 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7445
7446setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7447 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7448 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7449 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7450 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7451 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7452 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7453 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7454 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7455 before inserting the resulting text.
7456 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7457 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7458 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7459 command line.
7460
7461 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7462 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7463
7464setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7465setcursorcharpos({list})
7466 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7467 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7468
7469 Example:
7470 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7471 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7472< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7473 call cursor(4, 3)
7474< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7475
7476 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7477 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7478
7479
7480setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7481 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7482 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7483
7484< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7485 See also |expr-env|.
7486
7487 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7488 second argument: >
7489 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7490
7491setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7492 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7493 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7494 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7495 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7496 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7497 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7498 characters are not supported.
7499
7500 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7501 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7502 would do the same thing.
7503
7504 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7505
7506 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7507 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7508<
7509 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7510
7511
7512setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7513 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7514 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7515 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7516
7517 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7518 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7519 added below the last line.
7520 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7521 converted to a String.
7522
7523 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7524 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7525 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7526
7527 Example: >
7528 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7529
7530< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7531 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7532 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7533< This is equivalent to: >
7534 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7535 : call setline(n, l)
7536 :endfor
7537
7538< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7539
7540 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7541 second argument: >
7542 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7543
7544setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7545 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7546 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7547 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7548
7549 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7550 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7551 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7552 Also see |location-list|.
7553
7554 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7555
7556 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7557 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7558 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7559
7560 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7561 second argument: >
7562 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7563
7564setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7565 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7566 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7567 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7568 example for |getmatches()|.
7569 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7570 window ID instead of the current window.
7571
7572 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7573 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7574<
7575 *setpos()*
7576setpos({expr}, {list})
7577 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7578 . the cursor
7579 'x mark x
7580
7581 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7582 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7583 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7584
7585 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7586 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7587 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7588 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7589 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7590 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7591 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7592 Does not change the jumplist.
7593
7594 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7595 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7596 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7597 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7598
7599 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7600 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7601 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7602 character.
7603
7604 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7605 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7606 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7607 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7608 mark position it is not used.
7609
7610 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7611 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7612 before '>.
7613
7614 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7615 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7616
7617 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7618
7619 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7620 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7621 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7622 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7623 |winrestview()|.
7624
7625 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7626 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7627
7628setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7629 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7630
7631 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7632 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7633 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7634 {what}.
7635 *setqflist-what*
7636 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7637 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7638 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7639 entries:
7640
7641 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7642 buffer
7643 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7644 present or it is invalid.
7645 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7646 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7647 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007648 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007649 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7650 col column number
7651 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7652 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007653 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007654 nr error number
7655 text description of the error
7656 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7657 valid recognized error message
7658
7659 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7660 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7661 locate a matching error line.
7662 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7663 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7664 item will not be handled as an error line.
7665 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7666 be used.
7667 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7668 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7669 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7670 cleared.
7671 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7672 |getqflist()| returns.
7673
7674 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7675 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7676 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7677 new list is created.
7678
7679 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
7680 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
7681 clear the list: >
7682 :call setqflist([], 'r')
7683<
7684 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
7685 freed.
7686
7687 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
7688 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
7689 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
7690 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
7691 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
7692
7693 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
7694 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
7695 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
7696 "lines". If this is not present, then the
7697 'errorformat' option value is used.
7698 See |quickfix-parse|
7699 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
7700 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
7701 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
7702 then the last entry in the list is set as the
7703 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
7704 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
7705 argument.
7706 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
7707 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
7708 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
7709 See |quickfix-parse|
7710 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
7711 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
7712 the last quickfix list.
7713 quickfixtextfunc
7714 function to get the text to display in the
7715 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
7716 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
7717 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
7718 of how to write the function and an example.
7719 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
7720 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
7721 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
7722 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
7723 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
7724 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
7725 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
7726 specify the list.
7727
7728 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
7729 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
7730 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
7731 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
7732<
7733 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7734
7735 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
7736 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
7737 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
7738
7739 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7740 second argument: >
7741 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
7742<
7743 *setreg()*
7744setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7745 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
7746 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
7747 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
7748 {regname} must be one character.
7749
7750 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
7751 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
7752 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
7753 then the value is appended.
7754
7755 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7756 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
7757 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
7758 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
7759 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
7760 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
7761 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
7762 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7763
7764 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
7765 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
7766 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
7767 mode is never selected automatically.
7768 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7769
7770 *E883*
7771 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
7772 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
7773 items act like empty strings.
7774
7775 Examples: >
7776 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
7777 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
7778 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
7779 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
7780
7781< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
7782 register: >
7783 :let var_a = getreginfo()
7784 :call setreg('a', var_a)
7785< or: >
7786 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7787 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
7788 ....
7789 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
7790< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
7791 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
7792 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
7793 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
7794
7795 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7796 nothing: >
7797 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
7798
7799< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7800 second argument: >
7801 GetText()->setreg('a')
7802
7803settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
7804 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
7805 |t:var|
7806 The {varname} argument is a string.
7807 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7808 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
7809 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
7810 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
7811 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7812
7813 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7814 third argument: >
7815 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
7816
7817settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
7818 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
7819 {val}.
7820 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
7821 use |setwinvar()|.
7822 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7823 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
7824 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7825 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7826 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
7827 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
7828 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
7829 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
7830 Examples: >
7831 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
7832 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
7833< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7834
7835 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7836 fourth argument: >
7837 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
7838
7839settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
7840 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
7841 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7842
7843 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
7844 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
7845 stack.
7846 *E962*
7847 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
7848 argument:
7849 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
7850 stack is replaced.
7851 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
7852 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
7853 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
7854 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
7855 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
7856
7857 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
7858 stack after the modification.
7859
7860 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7861
7862 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
7863 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
7864 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
7865
7866< Save and restore the tag stack: >
7867 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
7868 " do something else
7869 call settagstack(1003, stack)
7870 unlet stack
7871<
7872 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7873 second argument: >
7874 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
7875
7876setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
7877 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7878 Examples: >
7879 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
7880 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
7881
7882< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7883 third argument: >
7884 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
7885
7886sha256({string}) *sha256()*
7887 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
7888 checksum of {string}.
7889
7890 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7891 GetText()->sha256()
7892
7893< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
7894
7895shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
7896 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
7897 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
7898 (MS-Windows, Linux, and MacOS) then it will enclose {string}
7899 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
7900 quotes.
7901 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
7902 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
7903 {string}.
7904 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
7905 replace all "'" with "'\''".
7906
7907 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
7908 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
7909 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
7910 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
7911 command.
7912
7913 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
7914 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
7915 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
7916 even when inside single quotes.
7917
7918 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
7919 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
7920 escaped a second time.
7921
7922 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
7923 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
7924 character inside single quotes.
7925
7926 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
7927 :exe '!dir ' . shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
7928< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
7929 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
7930 :call system("chmod +w -- " . shellescape(expand("%")))
7931< See also |::S|.
7932
7933 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7934 GetCommand()->shellescape()
7935
7936shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
7937 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
7938 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
7939 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
7940 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
7941 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
7942
7943 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
7944 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
7945 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
7946 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
7947
7948 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7949 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
7950
7951sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
7952
7953
7954simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
7955 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
7956 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
7957 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
7958 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
7959 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
7960 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
7961 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
7962 standard).
7963 Example: >
7964 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
7965< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
7966 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
7967 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
7968 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
7969 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
7970
7971 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7972 GetName()->simplify()
7973
7974sin({expr}) *sin()*
7975 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
7976 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
7977 Examples: >
7978 :echo sin(100)
7979< -0.506366 >
7980 :echo sin(-4.01)
7981< 0.763301
7982
7983 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7984 Compute()->sin()
7985<
7986 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
7987
7988
7989sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
7990 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
7991 [-inf, inf].
7992 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
7993 Examples: >
7994 :echo sinh(0.5)
7995< 0.521095 >
7996 :echo sinh(-0.9)
7997< -1.026517
7998
7999 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8000 Compute()->sinh()
8001<
8002 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8003
8004
8005slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8006 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8007 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8008 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8009 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8010 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8011 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8012
8013 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8014 GetList()->slice(offset)
8015
8016
8017sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
8018 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8019
8020 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8021 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8022
8023< When {func} is omitted, is empty or zero, then sort() uses the
8024 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8025 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8026 current buffer use |:sort|.
8027
8028 When {func} is given and it is '1' or 'i' then case is
8029 ignored.
8030
8031 When {func} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
8032 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8033 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8034 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8035 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8036 case. Example: >
8037 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8038 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8039 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8040< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8041>
8042 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8043 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8044 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8045< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8046 This does not work properly on Mac.
8047
8048 When {func} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
8049 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8050 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8051 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8052
8053 When {func} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
8054 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8055 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8056
8057 When {func} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
8058 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8059
8060 When {func} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
8061 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8062 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8063 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8064 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8065
8066 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8067 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8068
8069 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8070 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8071 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8072 same order as they were originally.
8073
8074 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8075 mylist->sort()
8076
8077< Also see |uniq()|.
8078
8079 Example: >
8080 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8081 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8082 endfunc
8083 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8084< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8085 ignores overflow: >
8086 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8087 return a:i1 - a:i2
8088 endfunc
8089< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8090 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8091<
8092sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8093 Stop playing all sounds.
8094
8095 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8096 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8097
8098 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8099
8100 *sound_playevent()*
8101sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8102 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8103 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8104 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8105 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8106 call sound_playevent('bell')
8107< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8108 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8109 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8110
8111 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8112 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8113 argument is the status:
8114 0 sound was played to the end
8115 1 sound was interrupted
8116 2 error occurred after sound started
8117 Example: >
8118 func Callback(id, status)
8119 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8120 endfunc
8121 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8122
8123< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8124
8125 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8126 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8127
8128 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8129 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8130
8131< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8132
8133 *sound_playfile()*
8134sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8135 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8136 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8137 with this command: >
8138 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8139
8140< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8141 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8142
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00008143< There is no error *E538* , but can listen to 538.nl.
8144 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008145
8146
8147sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8148 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8149 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8150
8151 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8152 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8153
8154 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8155 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8156
8157 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8158 soundid->sound_stop()
8159
8160< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8161
8162 *soundfold()*
8163soundfold({word})
8164 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8165 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8166 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8167 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8168 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8169 the method can be quite slow.
8170
8171 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8172 GetWord()->soundfold()
8173<
8174 *spellbadword()*
8175spellbadword([{sentence}])
8176 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8177 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8178 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8179 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8180
8181 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8182 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8183 result is an empty string.
8184
8185 The return value is a list with two items:
8186 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8187 - The type of the spelling error:
8188 "bad" spelling mistake
8189 "rare" rare word
8190 "local" word only valid in another region
8191 "caps" word should start with Capital
8192 Example: >
8193 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8194< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8195
8196 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8197 of 'spelllang' are used.
8198
8199 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8200 GetText()->spellbadword()
8201<
8202 *spellsuggest()*
8203spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8204 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8205 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8206 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8207
8208 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8209 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8210 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8211
8212 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8213 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8214 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8215 replace a line.
8216
8217 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8218 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8219 although it may appear capitalized.
8220
8221 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8222 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8223
8224 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8225 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8226
8227split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8228 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8229 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8230 item.
8231 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8232 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8233 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8234 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8235 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8236 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8237 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8238 Example: >
8239 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8240< To split a string in individual characters: >
8241 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8242< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8243 the end of the pattern: >
8244 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8245< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8246 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8247 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8248< The opposite function is |join()|.
8249
8250 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8251 GetString()->split()
8252
8253sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8254 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8255 |Float|.
8256 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8257 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8258 Examples: >
8259 :echo sqrt(100)
8260< 10.0 >
8261 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8262< nan
8263 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8264
8265 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8266 Compute()->sqrt()
8267<
8268 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8269
8270
8271srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8272 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8273 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8274 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8275 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8276 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8277 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8278 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8279
8280 Examples: >
8281 :let seed = srand()
8282 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8283 :echo rand(seed)
8284
8285state([{what}]) *state()*
8286 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8287 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8288 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8289 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8290 Yes: then do it right away.
8291 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8292 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8293 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8294 messages and callbacks).
8295 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8296 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8297 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8298 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8299 Also see |mode()|.
8300
8301 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8302 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8303 if state('s') == ''
8304 " screen has not scrolled
8305<
8306 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8307 something is busy:
8308 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8309 stuffed command
8310 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8311 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8312 x executing an autocommand
8313 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8314 ch_readraw() when reading json
8315 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8316 |f| or a count
8317 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8318 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8319 s screen has scrolled for messages
8320
8321str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8322 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8323 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8324 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8325 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8326 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8327 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8328 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8329 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8330 thousand.
8331 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8332 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8333 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8334 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8335 |substitute()|: >
8336 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8337<
8338 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8339 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8340<
8341 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8342
8343str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8344 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8345 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8346 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8347 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8348< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8349
8350 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8351 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8352 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8353 properly: >
8354 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8355
8356< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8357 GetString()->str2list()
8358
8359
8360str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8361 Convert string {string} to a number.
8362 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8363 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8364 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8365
8366 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8367 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8368 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8369 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8370<
8371 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8372 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8373 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8374 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8375 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8376
8377 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8378 GetText()->str2nr()
8379
8380
8381strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8382 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8383 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8384 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8385 composing characters separately.
8386
8387 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8388
8389 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8390 GetText()->strcharlen()
8391
8392
8393strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8394 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8395 of byte index and length.
8396 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8397 counted separately.
8398 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8399 similar to |slice()|.
8400 When a character index is used where a character does not
8401 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8402 example: >
8403 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8404< results in 'a'.
8405
8406 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8407 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8408
8409
8410strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8411 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8412 in String {string}.
8413 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8414 counted separately.
8415 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8416 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8417
8418 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8419
8420 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8421 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8422 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8423 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8424 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8425 endfunction
8426 else
8427 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8428 if a:skipcc
8429 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8430 else
8431 return strchars(a:str)
8432 endif
8433 endfunction
8434 endif
8435<
8436 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8437 GetText()->strchars()
8438
8439strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8440 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8441 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8442 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8443 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8444 matters for Tab characters.
8445 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8446 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8447 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8448 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8449 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8450 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8451
8452 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8453 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8454
8455strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8456 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8457 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8458 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8459 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8460 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8461 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8462 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8463 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8464 Examples: >
8465 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8466 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8467 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8468 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8469 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8470 Show mod time of file.c.
8471< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8472 :if exists("*strftime")
8473
8474< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8475 GetFormat()->strftime()
8476
8477strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
8478 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
8479 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
8480 separate characters here.
8481 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8482
8483 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8484 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8485
8486stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8487 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8488 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8489 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8490 This can be used to find a second match: >
8491 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8492 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8493< The search is done case-sensitive.
8494 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8495 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8496 See also |strridx()|.
8497 Examples: >
8498 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8499 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8500 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8501< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8502 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8503 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8504
8505 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8506 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8507<
8508 *string()*
8509string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8510 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8511 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8512 {expr} type result ~
8513 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8514 Number 123
8515 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8516 Funcref function('name')
8517 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8518 List [item, item]
8519 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8520
8521 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8522 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8523 will then fail.
8524
8525 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8526 mylist->string()
8527
8528< Also see |strtrans()|.
8529
8530
8531strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8532 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8533 {string} in bytes.
8534 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8535 For other types an error is given.
8536 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8537 |strchars()|.
8538 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8539
8540 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8541 GetString()->strlen()
8542
8543strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8544 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8545 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8546 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8547 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8548 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8549 following composing characters).
8550 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8551 |strcharpart()|.
8552
8553 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8554 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8555 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8556 end of the {src}. >
8557 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8558 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8559 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8560 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8561
8562< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8563 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8564 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8565<
8566 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8567 GetText()->strpart(5)
8568
8569strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8570 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8571 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8572 the format specified in {format}.
8573
8574 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8575 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8576 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8577 matters.
8578
8579 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8580 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8581 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8582 result.
8583
8584 See also |strftime()|.
8585 Examples: >
8586 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8587< 862156163 >
8588 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8589< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8590 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8591< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8592
8593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8594 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8595<
8596 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8597 :if exists("*strptime")
8598
8599strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8600 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8601 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8602 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8603 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8604 match: >
8605 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8606 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8607< The search is done case-sensitive.
8608 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8609 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8610 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8611 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8612 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8613< *strrchr()*
8614 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8615 function strrchr().
8616
8617 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8618 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8619
8620strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8621 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8622 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8623 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8624 echo strtrans(@a)
8625< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8626 starting a new line.
8627
8628 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8629 GetString()->strtrans()
8630
8631strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8632 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8633 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8634 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8635 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8636 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8637 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8638
8639 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8640 GetString()->strwidth()
8641
8642submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8643 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8644 substitute() function.
8645 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8646 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8647 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8648 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8649 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8650
8651 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8652 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8653 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8654 text.
8655 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8656 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8657 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8658
8659 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8660 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8661
8662 Examples: >
8663 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8664 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8665< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8666 A line break is included as a newline character.
8667
8668 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8669 GetNr()->submatch()
8670
8671substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8672 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8673 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8674 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8675 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
8676
8677 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
8678 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
8679 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
8680 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
8681 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
8682 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
8683 used.
8684
8685 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
8686 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
8687 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
8688 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
8689
8690 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
8691 unmodified.
8692
8693 Example: >
8694 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
8695< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
8696 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
8697< results in "TESTING".
8698
8699 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
8700 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
8701 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
8702 \ '\=nr2char("0x" . submatch(1))', 'g')
8703
8704< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
8705 optional argument. Example: >
8706 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
8707< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
8708 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
8709 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
8710 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' . m[1]}, 'g')
8711
8712< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8713 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
8714
8715swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
8716 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
8717 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
8718 version Vim version
8719 user user name
8720 host host name
8721 fname original file name
8722 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
8723 file
8724 mtime last modification time in seconds
8725 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
8726 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
8727 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
8728 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
8729 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
8730 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
8731 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
8732 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
8733
8734 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8735 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
8736
8737swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
8738 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
8739 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8740 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
8741 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
8742 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
8743
8744 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8745 GetBufname()->swapname()
8746
8747synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
8748 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
8749 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
8750 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
8751 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
8752
8753 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
8754 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
8755 Note that when the position is after the last character,
8756 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
8757 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8758
8759 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
8760 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
8761 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
8762 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
8763 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
8764 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
8765 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
8766
8767 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
8768 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
8769<
8770
8771synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
8772 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
8773 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
8774 about a syntax item.
8775 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
8776 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
8777 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
8778 used (GUI, cterm or term).
8779 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
8780 {what} result
8781 "name" the name of the syntax item
8782 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
8783 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
8784 term: empty string)
8785 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
8786 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
8787 |highlight-font|
8788 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
8789 |highlight-guisp|
8790 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
8791 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
8792 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
8793 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
8794 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
8795 "bold" "1" if bold
8796 "italic" "1" if italic
8797 "reverse" "1" if reverse
8798 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
8799 "standout" "1" if standout
8800 "underline" "1" if underlined
8801 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
8802 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
8803
8804 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
8805 cursor): >
8806 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
8807<
8808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8809 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8810
8811
8812synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
8813 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
8814 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
8815 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
8816 ":highlight link" are followed.
8817
8818 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8819 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8820
8821synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
8822 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
8823 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
8824 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
8825 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8826 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
8827 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
8828 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
8829 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
8830 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
8831 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
8832 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
8833 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
8834 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
8835 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
8836 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
8837 and replaced by the character "X", then:
8838 call returns ~
8839 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8840 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8841 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8842 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8843 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8844 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
8845
8846
8847synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
8848 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
8849 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
8850 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
8851 like what |synID()| returns.
8852 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
8853 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
8854 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
8855 transparent item.
8856 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
8857 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
8858 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
8859 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
8860 endfor
8861< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
8862 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
8863 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
8864 valid positions.
8865
8866system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
8867 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
8868 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
8869
8870 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
8871 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
8872 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
8873 separators yourself.
8874 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
8875 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
8876 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
8877 list items converted to NULs).
8878 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
8879 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
8880 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
8881 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
8882
8883 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
8884
8885 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
8886 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
8887 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
8888 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
8889 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
8890<
8891 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
8892 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
8893 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
8894 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
8895 cause trouble.
8896 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
8897
8898 The result is a String. Example: >
8899 :let files = system("ls " . shellescape(expand('%:h')))
8900 :let files = system('ls ' . expand('%:h:S'))
8901
8902< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
8903 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
8904 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
8905 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
8906 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
8907
8908 The command executed is constructed using several options:
8909 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
8910 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
8911 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
8912 concatenated commands.
8913
8914 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
8915 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
8916
8917 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
8918 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
8919
8920 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
8921 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
8922 when using a security agent application.
8923 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
8924 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
8925
8926 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8927 :echo GetCmd()->system()
8928
8929
8930systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
8931 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
8932 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
8933 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
8934 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
8935 result ends in a NL.
8936 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
8937
8938 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
8939 use |system()| and |split()|: >
8940 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
8941<
8942 Returns an empty string on error.
8943
8944 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8945 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
8946
8947
8948tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
8949 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
8950 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
8951 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
8952 omitted the current tab page is used.
8953 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
8954 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
8955 let buflist = []
8956 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
8957 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
8958 endfor
8959< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
8960
8961 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8962 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
8963
8964tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
8965 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
8966 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
8967
8968 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
8969 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
8970 count).
8971 # the number of the last accessed tab page
8972 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
8973 previous tab page 0 is returned.
8974 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
8975
8976
8977tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
8978 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
8979 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
8980 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
8981 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
8982 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
8983 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
8984 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
8985 Useful examples: >
8986 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
8987 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
8988< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
8989
8990 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8991 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
8992<
8993 *tagfiles()*
8994tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
8995 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
8996
8997
8998taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
8999 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9000
9001 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9002 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9003 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9004
9005 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9006 entries:
9007 name Name of the tag.
9008 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9009 defined. It is either relative to the
9010 current directory or a full path.
9011 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9012 the file.
9013 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9014 entry depends on the language specific
9015 kind values. Only available when
9016 using a tags file generated by
9017 Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
9018 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9019 |static-tag| for more information.
9020 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9021 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9022 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9023 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9024 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9025 contained in.
9026
9027 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9028 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9029
9030 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9031
9032 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9033 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9034 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9035 search regular expression pattern.
9036
9037 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9038 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9039 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9040
9041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9042 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9043
9044tan({expr}) *tan()*
9045 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9046 in the range [-inf, inf].
9047 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9048 Examples: >
9049 :echo tan(10)
9050< 0.648361 >
9051 :echo tan(-4.01)
9052< -1.181502
9053
9054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9055 Compute()->tan()
9056<
9057 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9058
9059
9060tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9061 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9062 range [-1, 1].
9063 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9064 Examples: >
9065 :echo tanh(0.5)
9066< 0.462117 >
9067 :echo tanh(-1)
9068< -0.761594
9069
9070 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9071 Compute()->tanh()
9072<
9073 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9074
9075
9076tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9077 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9078 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9079 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9080 :let tmpfile = tempname()
9081 :exe "redir > " . tmpfile
9082< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9083 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9084 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9085 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9086
9087
9088term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9089
9090
9091terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9092 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9093 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9094 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9095 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9096 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9097 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9098 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9099 mouse mouse type supported
9100
9101 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9102
9103 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9104 an empty dictionary.
9105
9106 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9107 current cursor style.
9108 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9109 request the cursor blink status.
9110 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9111 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9112 and |t_RC| on startup.
9113
9114 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9115 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9116
9117 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9118
9119 Also see:
9120 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9121 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9122 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9123
9124
9125test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9126
9127
9128 *timer_info()*
9129timer_info([{id}])
9130 Return a list with information about timers.
9131 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9132 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9133 returned.
9134 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9135
9136 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9137 these items:
9138 "id" the timer ID
9139 "time" time the timer was started with
9140 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9141 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9142 -1 means forever
9143 "callback" the callback
9144 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9145
9146 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9147 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9148
9149< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9150
9151timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9152 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9153 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9154 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9155 has passed.
9156
9157 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9158 for a short time.
9159
9160 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9161 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9162 See |non-zero-arg|.
9163
9164 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9165 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9166
9167< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9168
9169 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9170timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9171 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9172
9173 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9174 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9175 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9176
9177 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9178 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9179 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9180 waiting for input.
9181 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9182 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9183
9184 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9185 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9186 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9187 the callback will be called once.
9188 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9189 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9190 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9191 messages.
9192
9193 Example: >
9194 func MyHandler(timer)
9195 echo 'Handler called'
9196 endfunc
9197 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9198 \ {'repeat': 3})
9199< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9200 intervals.
9201
9202 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9203 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9204
9205< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9206 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9207
9208timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9209 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9210 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9211 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9212
9213 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9214 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9215
9216< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9217
9218timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9219 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9220 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9221 timers there is no error.
9222
9223 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9224
9225tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9226 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9227 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9228 the string).
9229
9230 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9231 GetText()->tolower()
9232
9233toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9234 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9235 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9236 the string).
9237
9238 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9239 GetText()->toupper()
9240
9241tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9242 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9243 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9244 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9245 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9246 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9247 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9248
9249 Examples: >
9250 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9251< returns "Hello THere" >
9252 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9253< returns "{blob}"
9254
9255 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9256 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9257
9258trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9259 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9260 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9261
9262 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9263 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9264 space character 0xa0.
9265
9266 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9267 characters:
9268 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9269 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9270 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9271 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9272
9273 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9274
9275 Examples: >
9276 echo trim(" some text ")
9277< returns "some text" >
9278 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") . "_TAIL"
9279< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9280 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9281< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9282 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9283< returns " vim"
9284
9285 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9286 GetText()->trim()
9287
9288trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9289 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9290 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9291 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9292 Examples: >
9293 echo trunc(1.456)
9294< 1.0 >
9295 echo trunc(-5.456)
9296< -5.0 >
9297 echo trunc(4.0)
9298< 4.0
9299
9300 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9301 Compute()->trunc()
9302<
9303 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9304
9305 *type()*
9306type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9307 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9308 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9309 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9310 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9311 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9312 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9313 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9314 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9315 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9316 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9317 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9318 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9319 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9320 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9321 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9322 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9323 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9324 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9325 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9326 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9327 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9328 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9329< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9330 :if exists('v:t_number')
9331
9332< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9333 mylist->type()
9334
9335
9336typename({expr}) *typename()*
9337 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9338 Example: >
9339 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9340 list<number>
9341
9342
9343undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9344 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9345 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9346 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9347 the undo file exists.
9348 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9349 is used internally.
9350 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9351 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9352 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9353 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9354 returns an empty string.
9355
9356 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9357 GetFilename()->undofile()
9358
9359undotree() *undotree()*
9360 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9361 the following items:
9362 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9363 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9364 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9365 when some changes were undone.
9366 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9367 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9368 something readable.
9369 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9370 write yet.
9371 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9372 tree.
9373 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9374 This happens when waiting from input from the
9375 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9376 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9377 undo blocks.
9378
9379 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9380 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9381 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9382 |:undolist|.
9383 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9384 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9385 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9386 that was added. This marks the last change
9387 and where further changes will be added.
9388 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9389 that was undone. This marks the current
9390 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9391 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9392 undone after the last change this item will
9393 not appear anywhere.
9394 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9395 write. The number is the write count. The
9396 first write has number 1, the last one the
9397 "save_last" mentioned above.
9398 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9399 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9400 item.
9401
9402uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9403 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9404 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9405 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9406 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9407< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9408 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9409
9410 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9411 mylist->uniq()
9412
9413values({dict}) *values()*
9414 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9415 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9416
9417 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9418 mydict->values()
9419
9420virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
9421 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9422 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9423 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9424 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9425 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9426 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9427 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9428 For the byte position use |col()|.
9429 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
9430 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
9431 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9432 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9433 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
9434 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9435 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
9436 The accepted positions are:
9437 . the cursor position
9438 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9439 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9440 plus one)
9441 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9442 returned)
9443 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9444 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9445 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9446 that it's updated right away.
9447 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9448 Examples: >
9449 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
9450 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
9451 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9452< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9453 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9454 all lines: >
9455 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9456
9457< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9458 GetPos()->virtcol()
9459
9460
9461visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9462 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9463 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9464 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9465 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9466 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9467 respectively.
9468 Example: >
9469 :exe "normal " . visualmode()
9470< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9471 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9472 Visual mode that was used.
9473 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9474 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9475 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9476 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9477 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9478
9479wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9480 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9481 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9482 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9483 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9484
9485 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9486 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9487<
9488 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9489
9490win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9491 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9492 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9493 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9494 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9495 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9496 Example: >
9497 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9498< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9499 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009500 *E994*
9501 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9502 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9503 an empty string is returned.
9504
9505 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9506 second argument: >
9507 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9508
9509win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9510 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9511 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9512
9513 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9514 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9515
9516win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9517 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9518 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9519 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9520 number 1.
9521 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9522 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9523 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9524
9525 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9526 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9527
9528
9529win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9530 Return the type of the window:
9531 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9532 used to execute autocommands.
9533 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9534 (empty) normal window
9535 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9536 "popup" popup window |popup|
9537 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9538 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9539 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9540
9541 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9542 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9543 |window-ID|.
9544
9545 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9546 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9547 returns "popup".
9548
9549 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9550 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9551<
9552win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9553 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9554 tabpage.
9555 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9556
9557 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9558 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9559
9560win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9561 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9562 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9563 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9564
9565 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9566 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9567
9568win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9569 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9570 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9571
9572 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9573 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9574
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +00009575win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
9576 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
9577 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
9578 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
9579 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
9580 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
9581 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
9582 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
9583 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
9584 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
9585 FALSE otherwise.
9586
9587 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9588 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
9589
9590win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
9591 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
9592 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
9593 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
9594 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
9595 line will change the height of the window and the height of
9596 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
9597 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
9598 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
9599 be found and FALSE otherwise.
9600
9601 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9602 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
9603
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009604win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9605 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9606 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9607 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9608 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9609 for the current window.
9610 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9611 tabpage.
9612
9613 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9614 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9615<
9616win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9617 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9618 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9619 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9620 then closing {nr}.
9621
9622 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9623 Both must be in the current tab page.
9624
9625 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9626
9627 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9628 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9629 like with |:vsplit|.
9630 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9631 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9632 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9633 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9634 'splitright' are used.
9635
9636 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9637 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9638<
9639
9640 *winbufnr()*
9641winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9642 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9643 the |window-ID|.
9644 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
9645 window is returned.
9646 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9647 Example: >
9648 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
9649<
9650 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9651 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
9652<
9653 *wincol()*
9654wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
9655 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
9656 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
9657
9658 *windowsversion()*
9659windowsversion()
9660 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
9661 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
9662 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
9663 an empty string.
9664
9665winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
9666 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9667 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9668 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
9669 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9670 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
9671 This excludes any window toolbar line.
9672 Examples: >
9673 :echo "The current window has " . winheight(0) . " lines."
9674
9675< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9676 GetWinid()->winheight()
9677<
9678winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
9679 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
9680 in a tabpage.
9681
9682 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
9683 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
9684 returns an empty list.
9685
9686 For a leaf window, it returns:
9687 ['leaf', {winid}]
9688 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
9689 returns:
9690 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
9691 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
9692 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
9693
9694 Example: >
9695 " Only one window in the tab page
9696 :echo winlayout()
9697 ['leaf', 1000]
9698 " Two horizontally split windows
9699 :echo winlayout()
9700 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
9701 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
9702 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
9703 " middle window
9704 :echo winlayout(2)
9705 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
9706 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
9707<
9708 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9709 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
9710<
9711 *winline()*
9712winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9713 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
9714 the window. The first line is one.
9715 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
9716 first, this may cause a scroll.
9717
9718 *winnr()*
9719winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9720 window. The top window has number 1.
9721 Returns zero for a popup window.
9722
9723 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9724 $ the number of the last window (the window
9725 count).
9726 # the number of the last accessed window (where
9727 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
9728 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
9729 returned.
9730 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
9731 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
9732 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
9733 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
9734 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
9735 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
9736 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
9737 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
9738 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
9739 |:wincmd|.
9740 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
9741 Examples: >
9742 let window_count = winnr('$')
9743 let prev_window = winnr('#')
9744 let wnum = winnr('3k')
9745
9746< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9747 GetWinval()->winnr()
9748<
9749 *winrestcmd()*
9750winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
9751 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
9752 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
9753 unchanged.
9754 Example: >
9755 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
9756 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
9757 :exe cmd
9758<
9759 *winrestview()*
9760winrestview({dict})
9761 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
9762 the view of the current window.
9763 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
9764 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
9765 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
9766 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
9767<
9768 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
9769 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
9770 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
9771 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
9772
9773 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
9774 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
9775
9776 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9777 GetView()->winrestview()
9778<
9779 *winsaveview()*
9780winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
9781 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
9782 restore the view.
9783 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
9784 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
9785 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
9786 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
9787 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
9788 The return value includes:
9789 lnum cursor line number
9790 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009791 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009792 returns)
9793 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009794 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
9795 the first column is zero, as opposed
9796 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
9797 |$| command it will be a very large
9798 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009799 topline first line in the window
9800 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
9801 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
9802 'wrap' is off
9803 skipcol columns skipped
9804 Note that no option values are saved.
9805
9806
9807winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
9808 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9809 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9810 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
9811 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9812 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
9813 Examples: >
9814 :echo "The current window has " . winwidth(0) . " columns."
9815 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
9816 : 50 wincmd |
9817 :endif
9818< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
9819 option.
9820
9821 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9822 GetWinid()->winwidth()
9823
9824
9825wordcount() *wordcount()*
9826 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
9827 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
9828 |g_CTRL-G|
9829 The return value includes:
9830 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
9831 chars Number of chars in the buffer
9832 words Number of words in the buffer
9833 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
9834 (not in Visual mode)
9835 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
9836 (not in Visual mode)
9837 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
9838 (not in Visual mode)
9839 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
9840 (only in Visual mode)
9841 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
9842 (only in Visual mode)
9843 visual_words Number of words visually selected
9844 (only in Visual mode)
9845
9846
9847 *writefile()*
9848writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
9849 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
9850 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
9851 or Number.
9852 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
9853 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
9854 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
9855
9856 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
9857 unmodified.
9858
9859 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
9860 appended to the file: >
9861 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
9862 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
9863<
9864 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
9865 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
9866 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
9867 crashes.
9868 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
9869 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
9870 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
9871 when 'fsync' is set.
9872
9873 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
9874 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
9875 to writefile().
9876 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
9877 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
9878 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
9879 fails.
9880 Also see |readfile()|.
9881 To copy a file byte for byte: >
9882 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
9883 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
9884
9885< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9886 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
9887
9888
9889xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
9890 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
9891 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
9892 Example: >
9893 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
9894<
9895 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9896 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
9897<
9898
9899==============================================================================
99003. Feature list *feature-list*
9901
9902There are three types of features:
99031. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
9904 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
9905 :if has("cindent")
9906< *gui_running*
99072. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
9908 Example: >
9909 :if has("gui_running")
9910< *has-patch*
99113. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
9912 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
9913 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
9914 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
9915< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
9916 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
9917 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
9918 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
9919 version 6.2.148 or later): >
9920 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
9921
9922Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
9923use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
9924
9925
9926acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
9927all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
9928amiga Amiga version of Vim.
9929arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
9930arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
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9932autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
9933autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
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9935balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
9936beos BeOS version of Vim.
9937browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
9938 work.
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9940bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
9941builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
9942byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
9943channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
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9971 |'hlsearch'|
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9974filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
9975 read/write/filter commands
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9977 |+find_in_path|.
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9979fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
9980 this is not present).
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10003 Insert mode. (always true)
10004job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10005ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
10006jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support.
10007keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10008lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10009langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10010libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10011linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10012 'breakindent' support.
10013linux Linux version of Vim.
10014lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
10015listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10016 and the argument list |arglist|.
10017localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10018lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10019mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10020macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10021menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10022mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10023modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10024 (always true)
10025mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10026mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10027mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10028mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10029mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10030mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10031mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10032mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10033mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10034mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10035mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10036multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10037multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10038multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10039multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10040mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10041nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10042netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10043netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
10044num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
10045ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10046osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10047osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10048packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10049path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10050perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10051persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10052postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10053printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10054profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10055python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10056python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10057python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10058python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10059python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10060python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10061pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10062qnx QNX version of Vim.
10063quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10064reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10065rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10066ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10067scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10068showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10069signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10070smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10071sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10072sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10073spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10074startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10075statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10076 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10077sun SunOS version of Vim.
10078sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10079syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10080syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10081 current buffer.
10082system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10083tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10084 |tag-binary-search|.
10085tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10086 |tag-old-static|.
10087tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10088termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10089terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10090terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10091termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10092textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10093textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10094tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10095 or terminfo file.
10096timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10097title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10098toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10099ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10100ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10101unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10102unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10103user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10104vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10105vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10106 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10107vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10108 (always true)
10109vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10110 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010111vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010112viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10113vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10114vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10115vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10116virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10117visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10118visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10119 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10120vms VMS version of Vim.
10121vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10122vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10123 out if it works in the current console).
10124wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10125wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10126win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10127win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10128 64 bits)
10129win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10130win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10131win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10132winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10133windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10134 (always true)
10135writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10136xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10137xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10138xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10139xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10140 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10141xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10142xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10143xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10144xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10145 xterm screen.
10146x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10147
10148
10149==============================================================================
101504. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10151
10152This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10153|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10154pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10155same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10156When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10157pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10158>
10159 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10160 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10161 aa
10162 xx
10163 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10164 a
10165 x
10166
10167Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10168"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10169"\n".
10170
10171 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: