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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
1888digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()* *E1205*
1889 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
1890 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
1891 encoded character. Be careful, composing characters are NOT
1892 ignored. This function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but
1893 useful to add digraphs start with a white space.
1894
1895 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
1896 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
1897
1898 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
1899 |digraph_setlist()|.
1900
1901 Example: >
1902 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
1903<
1904 Can be used as a |method|: >
1905 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
1906<
1907 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1908 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1909 display an error message.
1910
1911
1912digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
1913 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
1914 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
1915 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
1916 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|.
1917 Example: >
1918 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
1919<
1920 It is similar to the following: >
1921 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
1922 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
1923 endfor
1924< Except that the function returns after the first error,
1925 following digraphs will not be added.
1926
1927 Can be used as a |method|: >
1928 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
1929<
1930 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1931 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1932 display an error message.
1933
1934
1935echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
1936 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
1937 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
1938 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
1939 call echoraw(&t_TE)
1940< and to enable it again: >
1941 call echoraw(&t_TI)
1942< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
1943
1944
1945empty({expr}) *empty()*
1946 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
1947 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
1948 items.
1949 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
1950 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
1951 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
1952 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
1953 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
1954 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
1955
1956 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
1957 length with zero.
1958
1959 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1960 mylist->empty()
1961
1962environ() *environ()*
1963 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
1964 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
1965 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
1966< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
1967 use this: >
1968 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
1969
1970escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
1971 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
1972 backslash. Example: >
1973 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
1974< results in: >
1975 c:\\program\ files\\vim
1976< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
1977
1978 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1979 GetText()->escape(' \')
1980<
1981 *eval()*
1982eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
1983 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
1984 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
1985 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
1986 functions.
1987
1988 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1989 argv->join()->eval()
1990
1991eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
1992 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
1993 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
1994 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
1995 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
1996
1997executable({expr}) *executable()*
1998 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
1999 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2000 arguments.
2001 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2002 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2003 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2004 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2005 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2006 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2007 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2008 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2009 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2010 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2011 directory, not if it's really executable.
2012 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
2013 always found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2014 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
2015 The result is a Number:
2016 1 exists
2017 0 does not exist
2018 -1 not implemented on this system
2019 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2020
2021 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2022 GetCommand()->executable()
2023
2024execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2025 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2026 string.
2027 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2028 lines are executed one by one.
2029 This is equivalent to: >
2030 redir => var
2031 {command}
2032 redir END
2033<
2034 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2035 "" no `:silent` used
2036 "silent" `:silent` used
2037 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2038 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2039 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2040 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2041 *E930*
2042 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2043
2044 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
2045 split(execute('args'), "\n")
2046
2047< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2048 use `win_execute()`.
2049
2050 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2051 included in the output of the higher level call.
2052
2053 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2054 GetCommand()->execute()
2055
2056exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2057 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2058 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2059 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2060 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2061 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2062< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2063 an empty string is returned.
2064
2065 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2066 GetCommand()->exepath()
2067<
2068 *exists()*
2069exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2070 zero otherwise.
2071
2072 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2073 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2074 at compile time.
2075
2076 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2077 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2078
2079 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002080 varname internal variable (see
2081 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2082 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2083 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
2084 items,etc.
2085 Does not work for local variables in a
2086 compiled `:def` function.
2087 Beware that evaluating an index may
2088 cause an error message for an invalid
2089 expression. E.g.: >
2090 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2091 :echo exists("l[5]")
2092< 0 >
2093 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2094< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2095 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002096 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2097 not if it really works)
2098 +option-name Vim option that works.
2099 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2100 done by comparing with an empty
2101 string)
2102 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2103 or user defined function (see
2104 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2105 Also works for a variable that is a
2106 Funcref.
2107 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2108 implemented; to be used to check if
2109 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002110 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2111 command or command modifier |:command|.
2112 Returns:
2113 1 for match with start of a command
2114 2 full match with a command
2115 3 matches several user commands
2116 To check for a supported command
2117 always check the return value to be 2.
2118 :2match The |:2match| command.
2119 :3match The |:3match| command.
2120 #event autocommand defined for this event
2121 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2122 pattern (the pattern is taken
2123 literally and compared to the
2124 autocommand patterns character by
2125 character)
2126 #group autocommand group exists
2127 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2128 event.
2129 #group#event#pattern
2130 autocommand defined for this group,
2131 event and pattern.
2132 ##event autocommand for this event is
2133 supported.
2134
2135 Examples: >
2136 exists("&shortname")
2137 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2138 exists("*strftime")
2139 exists("*s:MyFunc")
2140 exists("bufcount")
2141 exists(":Make")
2142 exists("#CursorHold")
2143 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2144 exists("#filetypeindent")
2145 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2146 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2147 exists("##ColorScheme")
2148< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2149 name.
2150 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
2151 a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in
2152 the future, thus don't count on it!
2153 Working example: >
2154 exists(":make")
2155< NOT working example: >
2156 exists(":make install")
2157
2158< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2159 variable itself. For example: >
2160 exists(bufcount)
2161< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2162 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2163
2164 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2165 Varname()->exists()
2166<
2167
2168exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2169 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2170 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2171 give an error: >
2172 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2173 ThatFunction('works')
2174 endif
2175< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2176 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2177
2178 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2179 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2180 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2181
2182
2183exp({expr}) *exp()*
2184 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2185 [0, inf].
2186 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2187 Examples: >
2188 :echo exp(2)
2189< 7.389056 >
2190 :echo exp(-1)
2191< 0.367879
2192
2193 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2194 Compute()->exp()
2195<
2196 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2197
2198
2199expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2200 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2201 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2202
2203 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2204 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2205 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2206 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2207 file name contains a space]
2208
2209 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2210 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2211 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2212
2213 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2214 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2215 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2216
2217 % current file name
2218 # alternate file name
2219 #n alternate file name n
2220 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2221 <afile> autocmd file name
2222 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2223 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2224 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2225 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2226 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2227 line number
2228 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2229 a function
2230 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2231 current script ID |<SID>|
2232 <stack> call stack
2233 <cword> word under the cursor
2234 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2235 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2236 message |server2client()|
2237 Modifiers:
2238 :p expand to full path
2239 :h head (last path component removed)
2240 :t tail (last path component only)
2241 :r root (one extension removed)
2242 :e extension only
2243
2244 Example: >
2245 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") . "/tags"
2246< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2247 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2248 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2249< Use this: >
2250 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") . ".bak"
2251< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2252 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2253 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2254 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2255 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2256<
2257 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2258 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2259 to modify normal file names.
2260
2261 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2262 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2263 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2264 '/' added.
2265
2266 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2267 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2268 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2269 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2270 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2271 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2272 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2273 :echo expand("**/README")
2274<
2275 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2276 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2277 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2278 |expr-env-expand|.
2279 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2280 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2281 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2282 "$FOOBAR".
2283
2284 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2285 getting the raw output of an external command.
2286
2287 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2288 Getpattern()->expand()
2289
2290expandcmd({string}) *expandcmd()*
2291 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2292 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2293 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2294 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2295 start.
2296 Returns the expanded string. Example: >
2297 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
2298
2299< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2300 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2301<
2302extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2303 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2304 |Dictionaries|.
2305
2306 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2307 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2308 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2309 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2310 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2311 Examples: >
2312 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2313 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2314< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2315 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2316 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2317 (where N is the original length of the List).
2318 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2319 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2320 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2321<
2322 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2323 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2324 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2325 used to decide what to do:
2326 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2327 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2328 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2329 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2330
2331 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2332 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2333 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2334 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2335 fails.
2336 Returns {expr1}.
2337
2338 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2339 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2340
2341
2342extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2343 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2344 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2345 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2346 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2347
2348
2349feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2350 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2351 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2352
2353 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2354 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2355 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2356 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2357 characters from a mapping.
2358
2359 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2360 {string}.
2361
2362 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2363 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2364 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2365 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2366 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2367 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2368
2369 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2370 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2371 keys are remapped.
2372 'n' Do not remap keys.
2373 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2374 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2375 opening folds, etc.
2376 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2377 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2378 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2379 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2380 the internal "got_int" flag.
2381 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2382 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2383 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2384 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2385 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2386 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2387 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2388 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2389 script continues.
2390 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2391 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2392 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002393 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2394 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
2395 etc.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002396 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2397 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2398 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2399
2400 Return value is always 0.
2401
2402 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2403 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2404
2405filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2406 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2407 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2408 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2409 expression, which is used as a String.
2410 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2411 |glob()|.
2412 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2413 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2414 0
2415 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2416 1
2417
2418< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2419 GetName()->filereadable()
2420< *file_readable()*
2421 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2422
2423
2424filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2425 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2426 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2427 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2428 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2429
2430 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2431 GetName()->filewritable()
2432
2433
2434filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2435 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2436 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2437 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2438 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002439 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002440
2441 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2442
2443 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2444 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2445 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2446 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2447 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2448 current character.
2449 Examples: >
2450 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2451< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2452 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2453< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2454 call filter(var, 0)
2455< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2456
2457 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2458 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2459 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2460
2461 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2462 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2463 2. the value of the current item.
2464 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2465 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2466 func Odd(idx, val)
2467 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2468 endfunc
2469 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002470< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2471 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2472< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002473 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2474< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2475 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2476<
2477 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2478 Other values will result in a type error.
2479
2480 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2481 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2482 first: >
2483 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2484
2485< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002486 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002487 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2488 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2489 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2490 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2491
2492 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2493 mylist->filter(expr2)
2494
2495finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2496 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2497 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2498 for the syntax of {path}.
2499
2500 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2501 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2502 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2503 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2504
2505 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2506 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2507 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2508
2509 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2510 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2511 feature}
2512
2513 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2514 GetName()->finddir()
2515
2516findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2517 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2518 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2519 Example: >
2520 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2521< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2522 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2523
2524 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2525 GetName()->findfile()
2526
2527flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2528 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2529 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2530 a very large number.
2531 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2532 not want that.
2533 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002534 |flattennew()|. *E1158*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002535 *E900*
2536 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2537 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2538 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2539
2540 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2541
2542 Example: >
2543 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2544< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2545 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2546< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2547
2548 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2549 mylist->flatten()
2550<
2551flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2552 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2553
2554
2555float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2556 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2557 decimal point.
2558 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
2559 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2560 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2561 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2562 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2563 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2564 Examples: >
2565 echo float2nr(3.95)
2566< 3 >
2567 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2568< -23 >
2569 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2570< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2571 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2572< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2573 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2574< 0
2575
2576 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2577 Compute()->float2nr()
2578<
2579 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2580
2581
2582floor({expr}) *floor()*
2583 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2584 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2585 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2586 Examples: >
2587 echo floor(1.856)
2588< 1.0 >
2589 echo floor(-5.456)
2590< -6.0 >
2591 echo floor(4.0)
2592< 4.0
2593
2594 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2595 Compute()->floor()
2596<
2597 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2598
2599
2600fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2601 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2602 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2603 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2604 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2605 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2606 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2607 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2608 Examples: >
2609 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2610< 0.13 >
2611 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2612< -0.13
2613
2614 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2615 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2616<
2617 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2618
2619
2620fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2621 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2622 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2623 are escaped with a backslash.
2624 For most systems the characters escaped are
2625 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2626 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2627 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2628 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
2629 Example: >
2630 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
2631 :exe "edit " . fnameescape(fname)
2632< results in executing: >
2633 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2634<
2635 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2636 GetName()->fnameescape()
2637
2638fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2639 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2640 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2641 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2642 Example: >
2643 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2644< results in: >
2645 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
2646< If {mods} is empty then {fname} is returned.
2647 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2648 |expand()| first then.
2649
2650 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2651 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2652
2653foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2654 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2655 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2656 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2657 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2658 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2659
2660 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2661 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2662
2663foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2664 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2665 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2666 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2667 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2668 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2669
2670 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2671 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2672
2673foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2674 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2675 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2676 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2677 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2678 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2679 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2680 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2681 previous line is usually available.
2682 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2683 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2684
2685 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2686 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2687<
2688 *foldtext()*
2689foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2690 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2691 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2692 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2693 The returned string looks like this: >
2694 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2695< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2696 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2697 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2698 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2699 'commentstring' options is removed.
2700 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2701 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2702 setting.
2703 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2704
2705foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2706 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2707 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2708 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2709 returned.
2710 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2711 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2712 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2713 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2714
2715
2716 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2717 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2718<
2719 *foreground()*
2720foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2721 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2722 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2723 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2724 |remote_foreground()| instead.
2725 {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
2726 Win32 console version}
2727
2728fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2729 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2730 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2731
2732 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2733 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2734 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2735 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2736
2737 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2738 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2739
2740 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2741 GetName()->fullcommand()
2742<
2743 *funcref()*
2744funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2745 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2746 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2747 function {name} is redefined later.
2748
2749 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002750 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2751 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2752 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2753 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002754
2755 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2756 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2757<
2758 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2759function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2760 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2761 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2762 internal function.
2763
2764 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2765 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2766 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2767 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2768 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2769<
2770 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2771 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2772 same function.
2773
2774 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
2775 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
2776 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
2777
2778 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
2779 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
2780 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2781 ...
2782 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
2783 ...
2784 call Partial('name')
2785< Invokes the function as with: >
2786 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2787
2788< With a |method|: >
2789 func Callback(one, two, three)
2790 ...
2791 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
2792 ...
2793 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
2794< Invokes the function as with: >
2795 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
2796
2797< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
2798 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
2799 arguments. Example: >
2800 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2801 ...
2802 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
2803 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
2804 ...
2805 call Func2('name')
2806< Invokes the function as with: >
2807 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2808
2809< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
2810 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
2811 function Callback() dict
2812 echo "called for " . self.name
2813 endfunction
2814 ...
2815 let context = {"name": "example"}
2816 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2817 ...
2818 call Func() " will echo: called for example
2819< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
2820 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
2821 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2822 let Func = context.Callback
2823
2824< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
2825 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
2826 ...
2827 let context = {"name": "example"}
2828 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
2829 ...
2830 call Func(500)
2831< Invokes the function as with: >
2832 call context.Callback('one', 500)
2833<
2834 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2835 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
2836
2837
2838garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
2839 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
2840 that have circular references.
2841
2842 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
2843 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
2844 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
2845 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
2846 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
2847 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
2848 for a long time.
2849
2850 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
2851 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
2852 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
2853
2854 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
2855 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
2856 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
2857 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
2858
2859get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
2860 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
2861 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
2862 omitted.
2863 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2864 mylist->get(idx)
2865get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
2866 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
2867 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
2868 omitted.
2869 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2870 myblob->get(idx)
2871get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
2872 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
2873 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
2874 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
2875 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
2876< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
2877 'default' when it does not exist.
2878 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2879 mydict->get(key)
2880get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00002881 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002882 {what} are:
2883 "name" The function name
2884 "func" The function
2885 "dict" The dictionary
2886 "args" The list with arguments
2887 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2888 myfunc->get(what)
2889<
2890 *getbufinfo()*
2891getbufinfo([{buf}])
2892getbufinfo([{dict}])
2893 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
2894
2895 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
2896 returned.
2897
2898 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
2899 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
2900 be specified in {dict}:
2901 buflisted include only listed buffers.
2902 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
2903 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
2904
2905 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
2906 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
2907 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
2908 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
2909
2910 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
2911 entries:
2912 bufnr Buffer number.
2913 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
2914 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
2915 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
2916 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
2917 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
2918 last used.
2919 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
2920 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
2921 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
2922 opened in the current window.
2923 Only valid if the buffer has been
2924 displayed in the window in the past.
2925 If you want the line number of the
2926 last known cursor position in a given
2927 window, use |line()|: >
2928 :echo line('.', {winid})
2929<
2930 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
2931 valid when loaded)
2932 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
2933 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
2934 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
2935 Each list item is a dictionary with
2936 the following fields:
2937 id sign identifier
2938 lnum line number
2939 name sign name
2940 variables A reference to the dictionary with
2941 buffer-local variables.
2942 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
2943 buffer
2944 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
2945 display this buffer
2946
2947 Examples: >
2948 for buf in getbufinfo()
2949 echo buf.name
2950 endfor
2951 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
2952 if buf.changed
2953 ....
2954 endif
2955 endfor
2956<
2957 To get buffer-local options use: >
2958 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
2959<
2960 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2961 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
2962<
2963
2964 *getbufline()*
2965getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
2966 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
2967 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
2968 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
2969
2970 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2971
2972 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
2973 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
2974
2975 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
2976 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
2977
2978 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
2979 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
2980 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
2981 returned.
2982
2983 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
2984 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
2985
2986 Example: >
2987 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
2988
2989< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2990 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
2991
2992getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
2993 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
2994 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
2995 must be used.
2996 The {varname} argument is a string.
2997 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
2998 buffer-local variables.
2999 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3000 the buffer-local options.
3001 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3002 a buffer-local option.
3003 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3004 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3005 window-local option.
3006 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3007 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3008 string is returned, there is no error message.
3009 Examples: >
3010 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
3011 :echo "todo myvar = " . getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
3012
3013< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3014 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3015<
3016getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3017 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3018 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3019 exist, an empty list is returned.
3020
3021 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3022 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3023 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3024 entries:
3025 col column number
3026 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3027 lnum line number
3028 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3029 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3030 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3031
3032 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3033 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3034
3035getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3036 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3037 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3038 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3039 Return zero otherwise.
3040 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3041 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3042 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3043
3044 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3045 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
3046 result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3047 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3048 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3049 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3050 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3051 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3052 that is not included in the character.
3053
3054 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3055 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3056 sequence.
3057
3058 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3059 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3060 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3061
3062 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3063
3064 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3065 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3066 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3067 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3068 ignored.
3069 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3070 let c = getchar()
3071 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
3072 exe v:mouse_win . "wincmd w"
3073 exe v:mouse_lnum
3074 exe "normal " . v:mouse_col . "|"
3075 endif
3076<
3077 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3078 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3079 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3080
3081 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3082 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3083 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3084 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3085
3086 There is no mapping for the character.
3087 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3088 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3089 sequence. Examples: >
3090 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3091 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3092< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3093 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3094 :function FindChar()
3095 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3096 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3097 : normal l
3098 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3099 : break
3100 : endif
3101 : endwhile
3102 :endfunction
3103<
3104 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3105 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3106 another character: >
3107 :function GetKey()
3108 : let c = getchar()
3109 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3110 : let c = getchar()
3111 : endwhile
3112 : return c
3113 :endfunction
3114
3115getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3116 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3117 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3118 These values are added together:
3119 2 shift
3120 4 control
3121 8 alt (meta)
3122 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3123 32 mouse double click
3124 64 mouse triple click
3125 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3126 128 command (Macintosh only)
3127 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3128 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
3129 without a modifier.
3130
3131 *getcharpos()*
3132getcharpos({expr})
3133 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3134 column number in the returned List is a character index
3135 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003136 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3137 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003138 of the last character.
3139
3140 Example:
3141 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3142 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3143 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3144<
3145 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3146 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3147
3148getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3149 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3150 with the following entries:
3151
3152 char character previously used for a character
3153 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3154 if no character search has been performed
3155 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3156 0 for backward
3157 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3158 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3159 character search
3160
3161 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3162 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3163 character search: >
3164 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3165 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3166< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3167
3168
3169getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3170 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3171 string.
3172 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3173 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3174 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3175 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3176 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3177 if no character is available.
3178 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3179 result is converted to a string.
3180
3181
3182getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3183 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3184 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3185 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3186 Example: >
3187 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3188< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3189 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3190 |inputsecret()|.
3191
3192getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3193 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3194 byte count. The first column is 1.
3195 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3196 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3197 Returns 0 otherwise.
3198 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3199
3200getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3201 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3202 are:
3203 : normal Ex command
3204 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3205 / forward search command
3206 ? backward search command
3207 @ |input()| command
3208 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3209 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3210 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3211 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3212 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3213 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3214
3215getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3216 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3217 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3218 when not in the command-line window.
3219
3220getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3221 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3222 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3223 types are supported:
3224
3225 arglist file names in argument list
3226 augroup autocmd groups
3227 buffer buffer names
3228 behave :behave suboptions
3229 color color schemes
3230 command Ex command
3231 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3232 compiler compilers
3233 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3234 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3235 dir directory names
3236 environment environment variable names
3237 event autocommand events
3238 expression Vim expression
3239 file file and directory names
3240 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3241 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3242 function function name
3243 help help subjects
3244 highlight highlight groups
3245 history :history suboptions
3246 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3247 mapclear buffer argument
3248 mapping mapping name
3249 menu menus
3250 messages |:messages| suboptions
3251 option options
3252 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
3253 shellcmd Shell command
3254 sign |:sign| suboptions
3255 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3256 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3257 tag tags
3258 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3259 user user names
3260 var user variables
3261
3262 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3263 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3264 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3265
3266 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3267 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3268 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3269
3270 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3271 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3272 a ":call" command: >
3273 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3274<
3275 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3276 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3277
3278 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3279 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3280<
3281 *getcurpos()*
3282getcurpos([{winid}])
3283 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3284 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3285 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3286 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003287 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3288 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003289 |getpos()|.
3290 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3291 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3292 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3293
3294 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3295 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3296 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3297 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3298 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3299
3300 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3301 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3302 MoveTheCursorAround
3303 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3304< Note that this only works within the window. See
3305 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3306
3307 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3308 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3309<
3310 *getcursorcharpos()*
3311getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3312 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3313 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3314
3315 Example:
3316 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3317 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3318 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3319<
3320 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3321 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3322
3323< *getcwd()*
3324getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3325 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3326 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3327
3328 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3329 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3330 the |window-ID|.
3331 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3332 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3333
3334 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3335 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3336 the working directory of the tabpage.
3337 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3338 use the current tabpage.
3339 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3340 the current window.
3341 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3342
3343 Examples: >
3344 " Get the working directory of the current window
3345 :echo getcwd()
3346 :echo getcwd(0)
3347 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3348 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3349 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3350 " Get the global working directory
3351 :echo getcwd(-1)
3352 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3353 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3354 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3355 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3356
3357< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3358 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3359
3360getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3361 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3362 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3363 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3364
3365< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3366 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3367 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3368 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3369
3370 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3371 GetVarname()->getenv()
3372
3373getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3374 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3375 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3376 |hl-Normal|.
3377 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3378 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3379 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3380 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3381 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3382 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3383 function just after the GUI has started.
3384 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3385 a valid name does not work.
3386
3387getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3388 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3389 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3390 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3391 empty string is returned.
3392 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3393 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3394 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3395 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3396 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3397 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3398 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3399< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3400 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3401
3402 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3403 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3404<
3405 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3406
3407getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3408 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3409 given file {fname}.
3410 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3411 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3412 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3413 is returned.
3414
3415 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3416 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3417
3418getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3419 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3420 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3421 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3422 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3423 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3424
3425 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3426 GetFilename()->getftime()
3427
3428getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3429 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3430 file of the given file {fname}.
3431 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3432 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3433 results:
3434 Normal file "file"
3435 Directory "dir"
3436 Symbolic link "link"
3437 Block device "bdev"
3438 Character device "cdev"
3439 Socket "socket"
3440 FIFO "fifo"
3441 All other "other"
3442 Example: >
3443 getftype("/home")
3444< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3445 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3446 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3447 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3448
3449 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3450 GetFilename()->getftype()
3451
3452getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3453 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3454 active.
3455 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3456
3457getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3458 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3459
3460 Without arguments use the current window.
3461 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3462 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3463 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3464 page.
3465
3466 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3467 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3468 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3469 the following entries:
3470 bufnr buffer number
3471 col column number
3472 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3473 filename filename if available
3474 lnum line number
3475
3476 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3477 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3478
3479< *getline()*
3480getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3481 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3482 from the current buffer. Example: >
3483 getline(1)
3484< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3485 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3486 To get the line under the cursor: >
3487 getline(".")
3488< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3489 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3490
3491 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3492 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3493 including line {end}.
3494 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3495 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3496 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3497 Example: >
3498 :let start = line('.')
3499 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3500 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3501
3502< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3503 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3504
3505< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3506
3507getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3508 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3509 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3510 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3511
3512 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3513 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3514 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3515
3516 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3517 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3518 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3519
3520 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3521 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3522
3523 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3524 from the location list. This field is
3525 applicable only when called from a
3526 location list window. See
3527 |location-list-file-window| for more
3528 details.
3529
3530 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3531 location list for the window {nr}.
3532 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3533
3534 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3535 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3536 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3537
3538
3539getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3540 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3541 about all the global marks. |mark|
3542
3543 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3544 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3545 see |bufname()|.
3546
3547 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3548 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3549 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3550 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3551 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3552 file file name
3553
3554 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3555 mark.
3556
3557 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3558 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3559
3560getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3561 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3562 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3563 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3564 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3565 |getmatches()|.
3566 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3567 window ID instead of the current window.
3568 Example: >
3569 :echo getmatches()
3570< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3571 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3572 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3573 :let m = getmatches()
3574 :call clearmatches()
3575 :echo getmatches()
3576< [] >
3577 :call setmatches(m)
3578 :echo getmatches()
3579< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3580 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3581 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3582 :unlet m
3583<
3584getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3585 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3586 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3587 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3588 screenrow screen row
3589 screencol screen column
3590 winid Window ID of the click
3591 winrow row inside "winid"
3592 wincol column inside "winid"
3593 line text line inside "winid"
3594 column text column inside "winid"
3595 All numbers are 1-based.
3596
3597 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3598 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3599
3600 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3601 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3602 are zero.
3603
3604 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3605 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3606
3607 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3608
3609 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3610 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3611
3612 *getpid()*
3613getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3614 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3615 exits.
3616
3617 *getpos()*
3618getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3619 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3620 |getcurpos()|.
3621 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3622 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3623 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3624 is the buffer number of the mark.
3625 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3626 column is 1.
3627 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3628 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3629 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3630 character.
3631 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3632 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003633 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003634 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3635 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3636 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003637 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3638 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003639 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3640 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3641 ...
3642 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3643< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3644
3645 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3646 GetMark()->getpos()
3647
3648getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3649 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3650 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3651 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3652 bufname() to get the name
3653 module module name
3654 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3655 end_lnum
3656 end of line number if the item is multiline
3657 col column number (first column is 1)
3658 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3659 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3660 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3661 nr error number
3662 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3663 text description of the error
3664 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3665 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3666
3667 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3668 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3669 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3670 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3671 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3672
3673 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3674 do something with them: >
3675 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3676 :for d in getqflist()
3677 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3678 :endfor
3679<
3680 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3681 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3682 following string items are supported in {what}:
3683 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3684 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3685 context get the |quickfix-context|
3686 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3687 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3688 value is used.
3689 id get information for the quickfix list with
3690 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3691 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3692 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3693 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3694 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3695 See |quickfix-index|
3696 items quickfix list entries
3697 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3698 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3699 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3700 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3701 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3702 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3703 the last quickfix list
3704 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3705 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3706 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3707 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3708 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3709 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3710 all all of the above quickfix properties
3711 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3712 particular item, set it to zero.
3713 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3714 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3715 specified by "id" is used.
3716 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3717 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3718 contains the quickfix stack size.
3719 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3720 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3721 "items" with the list of entries.
3722
3723 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3724 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3725 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3726 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3727 If not present, set to "".
3728 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3729 present, set to 0.
3730 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3731 present, set to 0.
3732 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3733 an empty list.
3734 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3735 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3736 window. If not present, set to 0.
3737 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3738 present, set to 0.
3739 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3740 to "".
3741 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3742
3743 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3744 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3745 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3746 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3747<
3748getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3749 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3750 {regname}. Example: >
3751 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3752< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3753 string.
3754 The {regname} argument must be a string.
3755
3756 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3757 register. (For use in maps.)
3758 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3759 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3760 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3761
3762 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3763 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3764 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3765 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3766 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3767 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3768
3769 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3770 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3771 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3772
3773 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3774 GetRegname()->getreg()
3775
3776getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3777 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3778 Dictionary with the following entries:
3779 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3780 {regname}, like
3781 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3782 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3783 |getregtype()|.
3784 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3785 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
3786 register.
3787 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
3788 single letter name of the register
3789 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
3790 For example, after deleting a line
3791 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
3792 which is the register that got the
3793 deleted text.
3794
3795 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
3796 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
3797 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3798 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3799 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
3800 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3801
3802 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3803 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
3804
3805getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
3806 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3807 The value will be one of:
3808 "v" for |characterwise| text
3809 "V" for |linewise| text
3810 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
3811 "" for an empty or unknown register
3812 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3813 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
3814 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
3815 |v:register| is used.
3816 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3817
3818 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3819 GetRegname()->getregtype()
3820
3821gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
3822 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
3823 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
3824 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
3825 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
3826 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
3827
3828 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3829 tabnr tab page number.
3830 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3831 tabpage-local variables
3832 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
3833
3834 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3835 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
3836
3837gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
3838 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
3839 {tabnr}. |t:var|
3840 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
3841 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3842 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
3843 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
3844 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3845 string is returned, there is no error message.
3846
3847 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3848 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
3849
3850gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
3851 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
3852 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
3853 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3854 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
3855 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
3856 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
3857 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
3858 window-local option.
3859 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
3860 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
3861 use |getwinvar()|.
3862 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3863 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
3864 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
3865 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
3866 or buffer-local variable.
3867 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
3868 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
3869 Examples: >
3870 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
3871 :echo "myvar = " . gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
3872<
3873 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
3874 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
3875
3876< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3877 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
3878
3879gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
3880 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
3881 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3882 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
3883 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
3884
3885 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3886 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
3887 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
3888 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
3889 items List of items in the stack. Each item
3890 is a dictionary containing the
3891 entries described below.
3892 length Number of entries in the stack.
3893
3894 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
3895 entries:
3896 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
3897 from cursor position before the tag jump.
3898 See |getpos()| for the format of the
3899 returned list.
3900 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
3901 multiple matching tags are found for a
3902 name.
3903 tagname name of the tag
3904
3905 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
3906
3907 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3908 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
3909
3910
3911gettext({text}) *gettext()*
3912 Translate String {text} if possible.
3913 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
3914 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
3915 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
3916 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
3917 called.
3918 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
3919 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
3920 strings.
3921
3922
3923getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
3924 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
3925
3926 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
3927 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
3928 exist the result is an empty list.
3929
3930 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
3931 tab pages is returned.
3932
3933 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3934 botline last complete displayed buffer line
3935 bufnr number of buffer in the window
3936 height window height (excluding winbar)
3937 loclist 1 if showing a location list
3938 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3939 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
3940 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3941 terminal 1 if a terminal window
3942 {only with the +terminal feature}
3943 tabnr tab page number
3944 topline first displayed buffer line
3945 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3946 window-local variables
3947 width window width
3948 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
3949 otherwise
3950 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
3951 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
3952 textoff number of columns occupied by any
3953 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
3954 number in front of the text
3955 winid |window-ID|
3956 winnr window number
3957 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
3958 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
3959
3960 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3961 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
3962
3963getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
3964 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
3965 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
3966 [x-pos, y-pos]
3967 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
3968 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
3969 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
3970 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
3971 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
3972 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
3973 do some work in the meantime: >
3974 while 1
3975 let res = getwinpos(1)
3976 if res[0] >= 0
3977 break
3978 endif
3979 " Do some work here
3980 endwhile
3981<
3982
3983 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3984 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
3985<
3986 *getwinposx()*
3987getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
3988 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
3989 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
3990 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
3991 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
3992
3993 *getwinposy()*
3994getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
3995 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
3996 a timeout of 100 msec).
3997 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
3998 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
3999
4000getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4001 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4002 Examples: >
4003 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
4004 :echo "myvar = " . getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
4005
4006< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4007 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4008<
4009glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4010 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4011 use of special characters.
4012
4013 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4014 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4015 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4016 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4017 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4018
4019 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4020 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4021 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4022 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4023 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4024
4025 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4026
4027 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4028 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4029
4030 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4031 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4032 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4033 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4034
4035 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4036 any external command. Example: >
4037 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4038 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4039< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4040 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4041
4042 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4043 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4044
4045 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4046 GetExpr()->glob()
4047
4048glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4049 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4050 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4051 is a file name. E.g. >
4052 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4053< This is equivalent to: >
4054 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4055< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4056 empty string.
4057 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4058 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4059
4060 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4061 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4062< *globpath()*
4063globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4064 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4065 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4066 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4067<
4068 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4069 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4070 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4071 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4072 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4073 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4074 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4075 error message.
4076
4077 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4078 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4079 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4080 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4081
4082 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4083 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4084 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4085 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4086 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4087 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4088<
4089 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4090
4091 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4092 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4093 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4094 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4095< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4096 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4097
4098 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4099 second argument: >
4100 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4101<
4102 *has()*
4103has({feature} [, {check}])
4104 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4105 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4106 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4107 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4108
4109 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4110 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4111 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4112 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4113 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4114 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4115 current Vim version.
4116
4117 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4118
4119 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4120 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4121 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4122 separate line: >
4123 if has('feature')
4124 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4125 endif
4126< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4127 would not be found.
4128
4129
4130has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4131 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4132 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4133 argument is a string.
4134
4135 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4136 mydict->has_key(key)
4137
4138haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4139 The result is a Number:
4140 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4141 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4142 0 otherwise.
4143
4144 Without arguments use the current window.
4145 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4146 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4147 page.
4148 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4149 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4150 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4151 Examples: >
4152 if haslocaldir() == 1
4153 " window local directory case
4154 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4155 " tab-local directory case
4156 else
4157 " global directory case
4158 endif
4159
4160 " current window
4161 :echo haslocaldir()
4162 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4163 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4164 " window n in current tab page
4165 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4166 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4167 " window n in tab page m
4168 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4169 " tab page m
4170 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4171<
4172 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4173 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4174
4175hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4176 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4177 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4178 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4179 indicated by {mode}.
4180 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4181 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4182 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4183 Command-line mode.
4184 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4185 buffer are checked for a match.
4186 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4187 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4188 n Normal mode
4189 v Visual and Select mode
4190 x Visual mode
4191 s Select mode
4192 o Operator-pending mode
4193 i Insert mode
4194 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4195 c Command-line mode
4196 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4197
4198 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4199 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4200 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4201 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4202 :endif
4203< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4204 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4205
4206 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4207 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4208
4209histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4210 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4211 one of: *hist-names*
4212 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4213 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4214 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4215 "input" or "@" input line history
4216 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4217 empty the current or last used history
4218 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4219 character is sufficient.
4220 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4221 shifted to become the newest entry.
4222 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4223 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4224
4225 Example: >
4226 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4227 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4228< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4229
4230 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4231 second argument: >
4232 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4233
4234histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4235 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4236 for the possible values of {history}.
4237
4238 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4239 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4240 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4241 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4242 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4243 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4244 be removed if it exists.
4245
4246 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4247 is returned.
4248
4249 Examples:
4250 Clear expression register history: >
4251 :call histdel("expr")
4252<
4253 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4254 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4255<
4256 The following three are equivalent: >
4257 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4258 :call histdel("search", -1)
4259 :call histdel("search", '^'.histget("search", -1).'$')
4260<
4261 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4262 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4263 :call histdel("search", -1)
4264 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4265<
4266 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4267 GetHistory()->histdel()
4268
4269histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4270 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4271 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4272 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4273 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4274 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4275
4276 Examples:
4277 Redo the second last search from history. >
4278 :execute '/' . histget("search", -2)
4279
4280< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4281 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4282 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4283<
4284 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4285 GetHistory()->histget()
4286
4287histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4288 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4289 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4290 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4291
4292 Example: >
4293 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4294
4295< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4296 GetHistory()->histnr()
4297<
4298hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4299 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4300 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4301 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4302 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4303 item.
4304 *highlight_exists()*
4305 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4306
4307 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4308 GetName()->hlexists()
4309<
4310hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4311 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4312 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4313 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4314 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4315
4316 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4317 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4318 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4319 resolved highlight group are returned.
4320
4321 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4322 following items:
4323 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4324 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4325 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4326 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4327 ctermbg cterm background color.
4328 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4329 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4330 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4331 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4332 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4333 group link is a default link. See
4334 |highlight-default|.
4335 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4336 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4337 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4338 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4339 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4340 id highlight group ID.
4341 linksto linked highlight group name.
4342 See |:highlight-link|.
4343 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4344 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4345 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4346 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4347
4348 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4349 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4350 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4351 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4352
4353 Example(s): >
4354 :echo hlget()
4355 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4356 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4357<
4358 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4359 GetName()->hlget()
4360<
4361hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4362 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4363 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4364 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4365 supported items in this dictionary.
4366
4367 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4368 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4369
4370 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4371 a link for an existing highlight group
4372 with attributes.
4373
4374 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4375 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4376 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4377 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4378 modified.
4379
4380 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4381 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4382 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4383 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4384
4385 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4386 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4387
4388 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4389
4390 Example(s): >
4391 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4392 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4393 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4394 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4395 :let l = hlget()
4396 :call hlset(l)
4397 " clear the Search highlight group
4398 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4399 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4400 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4401 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4402 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4403 " remove the MyHlg group link
4404 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4405 " clear the attributes and a link
4406 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4407 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4408<
4409 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4410 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4411<
4412 *hlID()*
4413hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4414 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4415 zero is returned.
4416 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4417 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4418 "Comment" group: >
4419 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4420< *highlightID()*
4421 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4422
4423 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4424 GetName()->hlID()
4425
4426hostname() *hostname()*
4427 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4428 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4429 256 characters long are truncated.
4430
4431iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4432 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4433 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4434 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4435 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4436 are replaced with "?".
4437 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4438 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4439 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4440 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4441 can be done.
4442 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4443 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4444 UTF-8 and use: >
4445 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4446< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4447 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4448 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4449
4450 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4451 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4452<
4453 *indent()*
4454indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4455 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4456 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4457 |getline()|.
4458 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4459 error is given.
4460
4461 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4462 GetLnum()->indent()
4463
4464index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4465 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4466 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4467 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4468 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4469 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4470
4471 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4472 value is equal to {expr}.
4473
4474 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4475 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4476 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4477 case must match.
4478 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4479 Example: >
4480 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4481 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4482
4483< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4484 GetObject()->index(what)
4485
4486input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4487 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4488 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4489 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4490 in the prompt to start a new line.
4491 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4492 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4493 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4494 for lines typed for input().
4495 Example: >
4496 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4497 : echo "Cheers!"
4498 :endif
4499<
4500 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4501 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4502 Example: >
4503 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4504
4505< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4506 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4507 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4508 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4509 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4510 more information. Example: >
4511 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4512<
4513 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4514 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4515 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4516 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4517 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4518 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4519 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4520 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4521 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4522
4523 Example with a mapping: >
4524 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" . Foo<CR>
4525 :function GetFoo()
4526 : call inputsave()
4527 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4528 : call inputrestore()
4529 :endfunction
4530
4531< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4532 GetPrompt()->input()
4533
4534inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4535 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4536 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4537 Example: >
4538 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4539 :if n != ""
4540 : let &sw = n
4541 :endif
4542< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4543 omitted an empty string is returned.
4544 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4545 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4546 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4547
4548 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4549 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4550
4551inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4552 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4553 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4554 enter a number, which is returned.
4555 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4556 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4557 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4558 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4559 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4560 length of {textlist} is returned.
4561 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4562 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4563 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4564 Example: >
4565 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4566 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4567
4568< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4569 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4570
4571inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4572 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4573 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4574 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4575 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4576
4577inputsave() *inputsave()*
4578 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4579 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4580 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4581 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4582 many inputrestore() calls.
4583 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4584
4585inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4586 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4587 two exceptions:
4588 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4589 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4590 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4591 |history| stack.
4592 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4593 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4594 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4595
4596 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4597 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4598
4599insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4600 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4601 of it.
4602
4603 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4604 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4605 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4606 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4607
4608 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4609 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4610 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4611 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4612< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4613 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4614 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4615
4616 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4617 mylist->insert(item)
4618
4619interrupt() *interrupt()*
4620 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4621 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4622 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4623 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4624 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4625 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4626 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4627 : call interrupt()
4628 : endif
4629 :endfunction
4630 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4631
4632invert({expr}) *invert()*
4633 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4634 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4635 :let bits = invert(bits)
4636< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4637 :let bits = bits->invert()
4638
4639isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4640 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4641 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4642 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4643 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4644
4645 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4646 GetName()->isdirectory()
4647
4648isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4649 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4650 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4651 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4652< 1 >
4653 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4654< -1
4655
4656 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4657 Compute()->isinf()
4658<
4659 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4660
4661islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4662 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4663 name of a locked variable.
4664 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4665 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4666 Example: >
4667 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4668 :lockvar 1 alist
4669 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4670 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4671
4672< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist you get an error
4673 message. Use |exists()| to check for existence.
4674 In Vim9 script it does not work for local variables.
4675
4676 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4677 GetName()->islocked()
4678
4679isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4680 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4681 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4682< 1
4683
4684 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4685 Compute()->isnan()
4686<
4687 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4688
4689items({dict}) *items()*
4690 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4691 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4692 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4693 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4694 Example: >
4695 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
4696 echo key . ': ' . value
4697 endfor
4698
4699< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4700 mydict->items()
4701
4702job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4703
4704
4705join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4706 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4707 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4708 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4709 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4710 add it there too: >
4711 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") . "\n"
4712< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4713 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4714 The opposite function is |split()|.
4715
4716 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4717 mylist->join()
4718
4719js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4720 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4721 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4722 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4723 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4724 result in v:none items.
4725
4726 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4727 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4728
4729js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4730 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4731 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4732 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4733 commas.
4734 For example, the Vim object:
4735 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4736 Will be encoded as:
4737 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4738 While json_encode() would produce:
4739 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4740 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4741 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4742
4743 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4744 GetObject()->js_encode()
4745
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00004746json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004747 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4748 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4749 JSON and Vim values.
4750 The decoding is permissive:
4751 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4752 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4753 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4754 same as {"1":2}.
4755 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4756 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4757 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4758 are accepted.
4759 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4760 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4761 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4762 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4763 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4764 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4765 character in string) for "\t".
4766 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
4767 and results in v:none.
4768 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
4769 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
4770 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
4771 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
4772 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
4773 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
4774 *E938*
4775 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
4776 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
4777 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
4778
4779 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4780 ReadObject()->json_decode()
4781
4782json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
4783 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
4784 The encoding is specified in:
4785 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
4786 Vim values are converted as follows:
4787 |Number| decimal number
4788 |Float| floating point number
4789 Float nan "NaN"
4790 Float inf "Infinity"
4791 Float -inf "-Infinity"
4792 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
4793 |Funcref| not possible, error
4794 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
4795 used recursively: []
4796 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
4797 used recursively: {}
4798 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
4799 v:false "false"
4800 v:true "true"
4801 v:none "null"
4802 v:null "null"
4803 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
4804 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
4805 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
4806
4807 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4808 GetObject()->json_encode()
4809
4810keys({dict}) *keys()*
4811 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
4812 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
4813
4814 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4815 mydict->keys()
4816
4817< *len()* *E701*
4818len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
4819 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
4820 used, as with |strlen()|.
4821 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
4822 returned.
4823 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
4824 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
4825 |Dictionary| is returned.
4826 Otherwise an error is given.
4827
4828 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4829 mylist->len()
4830
4831< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
4832libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4833 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
4834 with single argument {argument}.
4835 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
4836 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
4837 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
4838 limited.
4839 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
4840 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
4841 to Vim.
4842 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
4843 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
4844 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
4845 null-terminated string.
4846 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
4847
4848 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
4849 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
4850 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
4851 very probably crash.
4852
4853 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
4854 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
4855 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
4856 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
4857 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
4858 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
4859 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
4860 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
4861 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
4862 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
4863
4864 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
4865 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
4866 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
4867 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
4868 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
4869 the DLL is not in the usual places.
4870 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
4871 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
4872 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4873 feature is present}
4874 Examples: >
4875 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
4876
4877< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4878 third argument: >
4879 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
4880<
4881 *libcallnr()*
4882libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4883 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
4884 int instead of a string.
4885 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4886 feature is present}
4887 Examples: >
4888 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
4889 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
4890 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
4891<
4892 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4893 third argument: >
4894 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
4895<
4896
4897line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
4898 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
4899 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
4900 The accepted positions are:
4901 . the cursor position
4902 $ the last line in the current buffer
4903 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
4904 returned)
4905 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
4906 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
4907 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
4908 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
4909 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
4910 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
4911 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
4912 that it's updated right away.
4913 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4914 then applies to another buffer.
4915 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
4916 |getpos()|.
4917 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
4918 that window instead of the current window.
4919 Examples: >
4920 line(".") line number of the cursor
4921 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
4922 line("'t") line number of mark t
4923 line("'" . marker) line number of mark marker
4924<
4925 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
4926 |last-position-jump|.
4927
4928 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4929 GetValue()->line()
4930
4931line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
4932 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
4933 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
4934 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
4935 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
4936 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
4937 below the last line: >
4938 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
4939< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
4940 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
4941 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
4942 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
4943 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
4944
4945 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4946 GetLnum()->line2byte()
4947
4948lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
4949 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
4950 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
4951 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
4952 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
4953 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
4954 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4955 error is given.
4956
4957 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4958 GetLnum()->lispindent()
4959
4960list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
4961 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
4962 Examples: >
4963 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
4964 list2blob([]) returns 0z
4965< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
4966 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
4967
4968 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
4969
4970 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4971 GetList()->list2blob()
4972
4973list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
4974 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
4975 concatenate them all. Examples: >
4976 list2str([32]) returns " "
4977 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
4978< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
4979 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
4980< |str2list()| does the opposite.
4981
4982 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
4983 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
4984 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
4985 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
4986<
4987 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4988 GetList()->list2str()
4989
4990listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
4991 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
4992 been made to buffer {buf}.
4993 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
4994 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
4995 buffer is used.
4996 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
4997
4998 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
4999 a:bufnr the buffer that was changed
5000 a:start first changed line number
5001 a:end first line number below the change
5002 a:added number of lines added, negative if lines were
5003 deleted
5004 a:changes a List of items with details about the changes
5005
5006 Example: >
5007 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5008 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5009 endfunc
5010 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5011
5012< The List cannot be changed. Each item in a:changes is a
5013 dictionary with these entries:
5014 lnum the first line number of the change
5015 end the first line below the change
5016 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5017 deleted
5018 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5019 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5020 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5021 character has a value of one.
5022 When lines are inserted the values are:
5023 lnum line above which the new line is added
5024 end equal to "lnum"
5025 added number of lines inserted
5026 col 1
5027 When lines are deleted the values are:
5028 lnum the first deleted line
5029 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5030 the deletion was done
5031 added negative, number of lines deleted
5032 col 1
5033 When lines are changed:
5034 lnum the first changed line
5035 end the line below the last changed line
5036 added 0
5037 col first column with a change or 1
5038
5039 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5040 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5041 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5042 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5043
5044 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5045 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5046 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5047 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5048
5049 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5050 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5051 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5052
5053 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5054 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5055 of a buffer.
5056 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5057 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5058
5059 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5060 second argument: >
5061 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5062
5063listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5064 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5065 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5066
5067 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5068 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5069 buffer is used.
5070
5071 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5072 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5073
5074listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5075 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5076 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5077 removed.
5078
5079 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5080 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5081
5082localtime() *localtime()*
5083 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5084 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5085
5086
5087log({expr}) *log()*
5088 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5089 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5090 (0, inf].
5091 Examples: >
5092 :echo log(10)
5093< 2.302585 >
5094 :echo log(exp(5))
5095< 5.0
5096
5097 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5098 Compute()->log()
5099<
5100 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5101
5102
5103log10({expr}) *log10()*
5104 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5105 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5106 Examples: >
5107 :echo log10(1000)
5108< 3.0 >
5109 :echo log10(0.01)
5110< -2.0
5111
5112 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5113 Compute()->log10()
5114<
5115 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5116
5117luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5118 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5119 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5120 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5121 Strings are returned as they are.
5122 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5123 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5124 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5125 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5126 as-is.
5127 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5128 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5129 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5130 to {expr}.
5131
5132 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5133 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5134
5135< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5136
5137map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5138 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
5139 When {expr1} is a |List|| or |Dictionary|, replace each
5140 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5141 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5142 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5143 characters, is replaced.
5144 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5145 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5146 Vim9 script.
5147
5148 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5149
5150 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5151 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5152 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5153 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5154 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5155 current character.
5156 Example: >
5157 :call map(mylist, '"> " . v:val . " <"')
5158< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5159
5160 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5161 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5162 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5163 still have to double ' quotes
5164
5165 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5166 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5167 2. the value of the current item.
5168 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5169 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5170 func KeyValue(key, val)
5171 return a:key . '-' . a:val
5172 endfunc
5173 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5174< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
5175 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key . '-' . val})
5176< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
5177 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' . key})
5178< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
5179 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' . val})
5180<
5181 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5182 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
5183 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val . "\t"')
5184
5185< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5186 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5187 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5188 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5189 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5190 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5191
5192 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5193 mylist->map(expr2)
5194
5195
5196maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5197 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5198 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5199 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
5200 listing.
5201
5202 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5203 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5204 is returned.
5205
5206 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5207 command.
5208
5209 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5210 "n" Normal
5211 "v" Visual (including Select)
5212 "o" Operator-pending
5213 "i" Insert
5214 "c" Cmd-line
5215 "s" Select
5216 "x" Visual
5217 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5218 "t" Terminal-Job
5219 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5220 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5221
5222 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5223 instead of mappings.
5224
5225 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5226 containing all the information of the mapping with the
5227 following items:
5228 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5229 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5230 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5231 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5232 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5233 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5234 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5235 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5236 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5237 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5238 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5239 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5240 characters will be used:
5241 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5242 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5243 (|mapmode-ic|)
5244 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5245 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005246 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
5247 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005248 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5249 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5250 (|:map-<nowait>|).
5251
5252 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5253 |mapset()|.
5254
5255 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5256 then the global mappings.
5257 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5258 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
5259 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' . maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
5260
5261< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5262 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5263
5264mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5265 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5266 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5267 {name}.
5268 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5269 instead of mappings.
5270 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5271 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5272
5273 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5274 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5275 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5276 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5277 mapcheck("b") no no no
5278
5279 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5280 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5281 mapping for {name} exactly.
5282 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5283 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5284 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5285 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5286 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5287 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5288 then the global mappings.
5289 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5290 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5291 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5292 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5293 :endif
5294< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5295 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5296
5297 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5298 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5299
5300
5301mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5302 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5303 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5304 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5305 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5306
5307
5308mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
5309 Restore a mapping from a dictionary returned by |maparg()|.
5310 {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as for the call to
5311 |maparg()|. *E460*
5312 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5313 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5314 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5315 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5316 nnoremap K somethingelse
5317 ...
5318 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5319< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
5320 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save the mapping for all of
5321 them, since they can differ.
5322
5323
5324match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5325 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5326 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5327 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5328
5329 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5330 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5331 {pat} matches.
5332
5333 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5334 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5335
5336 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5337 Example: >
5338 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5339 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5340< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5341 *strpbrk()*
5342 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5343 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5344< *strcasestr()*
5345 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5346 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5347 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5348<
5349 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5350 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5351 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5352 first character/item. Example: >
5353 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5354< result is again "4". >
5355 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5356< result is again "4". >
5357 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5358< result is "3".
5359 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5360 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5361 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5362 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5363 backwards compatible).
5364 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5365 the index is counted from the end.
5366 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5367 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5368
5369 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5370 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5371 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5372 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5373< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5374 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5375 see above.
5376
5377 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5378 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5379 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5380 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5381 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5382 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5383 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5384 further down in the text.
5385
5386 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5387 GetText()->match('word')
5388 GetList()->match('word')
5389<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005390 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005391matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5392 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5393 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5394 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5395 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5396 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5397 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5398 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5399 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5400 concealed.
5401
5402 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5403 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5404 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5405 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5406 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5407 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5408 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5409 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5410 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5411 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5412
5413 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5414 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5415 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5416 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5417 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5418 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5419 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5420
5421 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5422 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5423 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5424 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5425
5426 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5427 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5428 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5429 window Instead of the current window use the
5430 window with this number or window ID.
5431
5432 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5433 the |:match| commands.
5434
5435 Example: >
5436 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5437 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5438< Deletion of the pattern: >
5439 :call matchdelete(m)
5440
5441< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5442 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5443 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5444
5445 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5446 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5447<
5448 *matchaddpos()*
5449matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5450 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5451 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5452 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5453 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5454 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5455 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5456
5457 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5458 these:
5459 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5460 line has number 1.
5461 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5462 number will be highlighted.
5463 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5464 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5465 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5466 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5467 be highlighted.
5468 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5469 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5470
5471 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5472
5473 Example: >
5474 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5475 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5476< Deletion of the pattern: >
5477 :call matchdelete(m)
5478
5479< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5480 |getmatches()|.
5481
5482 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5483 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5484
5485matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5486 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5487 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5488 Return a |List| with two elements:
5489 The name of the highlight group used
5490 The pattern used.
5491 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5492 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5493 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5494 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5495 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5496
5497 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5498 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5499
5500matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5501 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5502 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5503 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5504 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5505 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5506 window ID instead of the current window.
5507
5508 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5509 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5510
5511matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5512 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5513 after the match. Example: >
5514 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5515< results in "7".
5516 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5517 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5518 do it with matchend(): >
5519 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5520 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5521< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5522
5523 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5524 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5525< results in "7". >
5526 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5527< result is "-1".
5528 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5529
5530 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5531 GetText()->matchend('word')
5532
5533
5534matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5535 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5536 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5537 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5538
5539 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5540 items:
5541 matchseq When this item is present and {str} contains
5542 multiple words separated by white space, then
5543 returns only matches that contain the words in
5544 the given sequence.
5545
5546 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5547 argument supports the following additional items:
5548 key key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
5549 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5550 string.
5551 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5552 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5553 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5554 argument and return the text for that item to
5555 use for fuzzy matching.
5556
5557 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5558 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5559 is 256.
5560
5561 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5562 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5563
5564 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5565 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5566 256, then returns an empty list.
5567
5568 Refer to |fuzzy-match| for more information about fuzzy
5569 matching strings.
5570
5571 Example: >
5572 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5573< results in ["clay"]. >
5574 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5575< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5576 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5577< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5578 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5579 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5580 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5581< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5582 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5583 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5584< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5585 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5586< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5587 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5588< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5589 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5590 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5591< results in ['two one'].
5592
5593matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5594 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5595 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5596 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5597 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5598 position.
5599
5600 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5601 positions for the best match is returned.
5602
5603 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5604 list with three empty list items is returned.
5605
5606 Example: >
5607 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5608< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5609 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5610< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5611 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5612< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5613
5614matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5615 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5616 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5617 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5618 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5619 empty string is used. Example: >
5620 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5621< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5622 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5623
5624 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5625
5626 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5627 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5628
5629matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5630 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5631 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5632< results in "ing".
5633 When there is no match "" is returned.
5634 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5635 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5636< results in "ing". >
5637 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5638< result is "".
5639 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5640 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5641
5642 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5643 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5644
5645matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5646 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5647 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5648 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5649< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5650 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5651 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5652 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5653< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5654 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5655< result is ["", -1, -1].
5656 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5657 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5658 end position of the match are returned. >
5659 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5660< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5661 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5662
5663 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5664 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5665<
5666
5667 *max()*
5668max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5669 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5670
5671< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5672 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5673 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5674 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5675 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5676
5677 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5678 mylist->max()
5679
5680
5681menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5682 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5683 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5684 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5685 menu names are returned.
5686
5687 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5688 "n" Normal
5689 "v" Visual (including Select)
5690 "o" Operator-pending
5691 "i" Insert
5692 "c" Cmd-line
5693 "s" Select
5694 "x" Visual
5695 "t" Terminal-Job
5696 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5697 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
5698 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5699
5700 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
5701 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
5702 display display name (name without '&')
5703 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
5704 Refer to |:menu-enable|
5705 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
5706 |toolbar-icon|
5707 iconidx index of a built-in icon
5708 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
5709 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5710 characters will be used:
5711 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5712 name menu item name.
5713 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
5714 remappable else v:false.
5715 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
5716 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
5717 string has special characters translated like
5718 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
5719 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
5720 "<Nop>" is returned.
5721 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
5722 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
5723 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
5724 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
5725 silent v:true if the menu item is created
5726 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
5727 submenus |List| containing the names of
5728 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
5729 item has submenus.
5730
5731 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
5732
5733 Examples: >
5734 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
5735 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
5736
5737 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
5738 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
5739 let m = menu_info(a:name)
5740 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
5741 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
5742 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
5743 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
5744 endfor
5745 endfunc
5746 new
5747 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
5748 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
5749 endfor
5750<
5751 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5752 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
5753
5754
5755< *min()*
5756min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5757 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
5758
5759< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5760 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
5761 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5762 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5763 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5764
5765 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5766 mylist->min()
5767
5768< *mkdir()* *E739*
5769mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
5770 Create directory {name}.
5771
5772 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
5773 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
5774
5775 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
5776 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
5777 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
5778 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
5779 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
5780 created with 0o755.
5781 Example: >
5782 :call mkdir($HOME . "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
5783
5784< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5785
5786 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
5787 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
5788 "p" option the call will fail.
5789
5790 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
5791 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
5792 failed.
5793
5794 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
5795 :if exists("*mkdir")
5796
5797< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5798 GetName()->mkdir()
5799<
5800 *mode()*
5801mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
5802 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5803 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
5804 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
5805 Also see |state()|.
5806
5807 n Normal
5808 no Operator-pending
5809 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
5810 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
5811 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
5812 CTRL-V is one character
5813 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
5814 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
5815 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
5816 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
5817 v Visual by character
5818 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5819 V Visual by line
5820 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5821 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
5822 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5823 s Select by character
5824 S Select by line
5825 CTRL-S Select blockwise
5826 i Insert
5827 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
5828 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5829 R Replace |R|
5830 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5831 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5832 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
5833 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5834 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5835 c Command-line editing
5836 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
5837 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
5838 r Hit-enter prompt
5839 rm The -- more -- prompt
5840 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
5841 ! Shell or external command is executing
5842 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
5843
5844 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
5845 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
5846 "c" or "n".
5847 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
5848 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
5849 the leading character(s).
5850 Also see |visualmode()|.
5851
5852 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5853 DoFull()->mode()
5854
5855mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
5856 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
5857 converted to Vim data structures.
5858 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
5859 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
5860 returned as Vim |Lists|.
5861 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
5862 converted to strings.
5863 All other types are converted to string with display function.
5864 Examples: >
5865 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
5866 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
5867 :echo mzeval("l")
5868 :echo mzeval("h")
5869<
5870 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5871 to {expr}.
5872
5873 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5874 GetExpr()->mzeval()
5875<
5876 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
5877
5878nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
5879 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
5880 that is not blank. Example: >
5881 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
5882< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5883 below it, zero is returned.
5884 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5885 See also |prevnonblank()|.
5886
5887 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5888 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
5889
5890nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
5891 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
5892 value {expr}. Examples: >
5893 nr2char(64) returns "@"
5894 nr2char(32) returns " "
5895< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5896 Example for "utf-8": >
5897 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
5898< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5899 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
5900 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
5901 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
5902 string, thus results in an empty string.
5903 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
5904 let list = [65, 66, 67]
5905 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5906< Result: "ABC"
5907
5908 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5909 GetNumber()->nr2char()
5910
5911or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
5912 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
5913 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
5914 Example: >
5915 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
5916< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5917 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
5918
5919
5920pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
5921 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
5922 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
5923 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
5924 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
5925 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
5926 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
5927< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
5928>
5929 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
5930< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
5931 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
5932
5933 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5934 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
5935
5936perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
5937 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
5938 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
5939 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
5940 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
5941 reference to it.
5942 Example: >
5943 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
5944< [1, 2, 3, 4]
5945
5946 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5947 to {expr}.
5948
5949 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5950 GetExpr()->perleval()
5951
5952< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
5953
5954
5955popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
5956
5957
5958pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
5959 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
5960 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5961 Examples: >
5962 :echo pow(3, 3)
5963< 27.0 >
5964 :echo pow(2, 16)
5965< 65536.0 >
5966 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
5967< 2.0
5968
5969 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5970 Compute()->pow(3)
5971<
5972 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5973
5974prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
5975 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
5976 that is not blank. Example: >
5977 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
5978< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5979 above it, zero is returned.
5980 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5981 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
5982
5983 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5984 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
5985
5986printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
5987 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
5988 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
5989 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
5990< May result in:
5991 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
5992
5993 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
5994 argument: >
5995 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
5996
5997< Often used items are:
5998 %s string
5999 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6000 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6001 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6002 %c single byte
6003 %d decimal number
6004 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6005 %x hex number
6006 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6007 %X hex number using upper case letters
6008 %o octal number
6009 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6010 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6011 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6012 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6013 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6014 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6015 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6016 %% the % character itself
6017
6018 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6019 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6020 the result.
6021
6022 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6023 arguments appear in sequence:
6024
6025 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6026
6027 flags
6028 Zero or more of the following flags:
6029
6030 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6031 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6032 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6033 of the number is increased to force the first
6034 character of the output string to a zero (except
6035 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6036 precision of zero).
6037 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6038 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6039 prepended to it.
6040 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6041 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6042 prepended to it.
6043
6044 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6045 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6046 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6047 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6048 flag is ignored.
6049
6050 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6051 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6052 The converted value is padded on the right with
6053 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6054 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6055
6056 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6057 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6058
6059 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6060 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6061 a space if both are used.
6062
6063 field-width
6064 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6065 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6066 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6067 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6068 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6069 conversion the count is in cells.
6070
6071 .precision
6072 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6073 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6074 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6075 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6076 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6077 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6078 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6079 string for S conversions.
6080 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6081 the decimal point.
6082
6083 type
6084 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6085 be applied, see below.
6086
6087 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6088 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6089 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6090 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6091 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6092 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6093 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6094< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6095 "width" bytes.
6096
6097 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6098
6099 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6100 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6101 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6102 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6103 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6104 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6105 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6106 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6107 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6108 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6109 zeros.
6110 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6111 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6112 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6113 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6114 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6115 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6116 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6117 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6118 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6119
6120 i alias for d
6121 D alias for ld
6122 U alias for lu
6123 O alias for lo
6124
6125 *printf-c*
6126 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6127 resulting character is written.
6128
6129 *printf-s*
6130 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6131 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6132 specified are used.
6133 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6134 automatically converted to text with the same format
6135 as ":echo".
6136 *printf-S*
6137 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6138 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6139 number specified are used.
6140
6141 *printf-f* *E807*
6142 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6143 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6144 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6145 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6146 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6147 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6148 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6149 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6150 Example: >
6151 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6152< 12.12
6153 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6154 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6155
6156 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6157 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6158 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6159 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6160 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6161
6162 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6163 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6164 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6165 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6166 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6167 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6168 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6169 results in 1.0e7.
6170
6171 *printf-%*
6172 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6173 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6174
6175 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6176 accepted and automatically converted.
6177 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6178 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6179 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6180
6181 *E766* *E767*
6182 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6183 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6184 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6185
6186
6187prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6188 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6189 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6190
6191 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6192 string is returned.
6193
6194 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6195 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6196
6197< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6198
6199
6200prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6201 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6202 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6203 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6204
6205 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6206 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6207 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6208 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6209 line.
6210 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6211 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6212 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6213 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6214 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6215 if the user only typed Enter.
6216 Example: >
6217 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6218 func s:TextEntered(text)
6219 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6220 stopinsert
6221 close
6222 else
6223 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' . a:text . '"')
6224 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6225 set nomodified
6226 endif
6227 endfunc
6228
6229< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6230 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6231
6232< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6233
6234prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6235 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6236 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6237 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6238
6239 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6240 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6241 as in any buffer.
6242
6243 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6244 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6245
6246< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6247
6248prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6249 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6250 {text} to end in a space.
6251 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6252 "prompt". Example: >
6253 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6254<
6255 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6256 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6257
6258< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6259
6260prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6261
6262pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6263 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6264 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6265 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6266 height nr of items visible
6267 width screen cells
6268 row top screen row (0 first row)
6269 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6270 size total nr of items
6271 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6272
6273 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6274 |CompleteChanged|.
6275
6276pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6277 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6278 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6279 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6280 popup menu.
6281
6282py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6283 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6284 converted to Vim data structures.
6285 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6286 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6287 'encoding').
6288 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6289 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6290 keys converted to strings.
6291 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6292 to {expr}.
6293
6294 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6295 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6296
6297< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6298
6299 *E858* *E859*
6300pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6301 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6302 converted to Vim data structures.
6303 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6304 copied though).
6305 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6306 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6307 non-string keys result in error.
6308 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6309 to {expr}.
6310
6311 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6312 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6313
6314< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6315
6316pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6317 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6318 converted to Vim data structures.
6319 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6320 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6321
6322 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6323 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6324
6325< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6326 |+python3| feature}
6327
6328rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6329 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6330 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6331 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6332 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6333 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6334 and updated.
6335
6336 Examples: >
6337 :echo rand()
6338 :let seed = srand()
6339 :echo rand(seed)
6340 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6341<
6342
6343 *E726* *E727*
6344range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6345 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6346 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6347 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6348 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6349 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6350 producing a value past {max}).
6351 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6352 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6353 start this is an error.
6354 Examples: >
6355 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6356 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6357 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6358 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6359 range(0) " []
6360 range(2, 0) " error!
6361<
6362 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6363 GetExpr()->range()
6364<
6365
6366readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6367 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6368 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6369 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6370 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6371
6372
6373readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6374 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6375 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6376 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6377 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6378 argument below for changing the sort order.
6379
6380 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6381 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6382 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6383 be handled.
6384 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6385 added to the list.
6386 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6387 to the list.
6388 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6389 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6390 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6391 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6392 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6393< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6394 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006395< *E857*
6396 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006397 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6398 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6399
6400 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6401 Valid values are:
6402 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6403 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6404 each character, technically, using
6405 strcmp()) (default)
6406 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6407 using strcasecmp())
6408 "collate" sort using the collation order
6409 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6410 (technically using strcoll())
6411 Other values are silently ignored.
6412
6413 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6414 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6415 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6416< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6417 function! s:tree(dir)
6418 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6419 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
6420 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir . '/' . x)} : x})}
6421 endfunction
6422 echo s:tree(".")
6423<
6424 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6425 GetDirName()->readdir()
6426<
6427readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6428 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6429 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6430 information in {directory}.
6431 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6432 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6433 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6434 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6435 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6436 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6437 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6438 argument, see |readdir()|.
6439
6440 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6441 following items:
6442 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6443 name Name of the entry.
6444 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6445 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6446 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6447 type Type of the entry.
6448 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6449 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6450 Other symlink "link"
6451 On MS-Windows:
6452 Normal file "file"
6453 Directory "dir"
6454 Junction "junction"
6455 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6456 Other symlink "link"
6457 Other reparse point "reparse"
6458 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6459 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6460 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6461 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6462 itself because of performance reasons.
6463
6464 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6465 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6466 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6467 be handled.
6468 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6469 added to the list.
6470 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6471 to the list.
6472 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6473 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6474 of the entry.
6475 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6476 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6477 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6478<
6479 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6480 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6481 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6482
6483<
6484 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6485 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6486<
6487
6488 *readfile()*
6489readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6490 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6491 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6492 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6493 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6494 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6495 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6496 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6497 added.
6498 - No CR characters are removed.
6499 Otherwise:
6500 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6501 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6502 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6503 removed from the text.
6504 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6505 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6506 lines of a file: >
6507 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6508 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6509 :endfor
6510< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6511 are returned, or as many as there are.
6512 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6513 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6514 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6515 file into a buffer if you need to.
6516 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6517 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6518 unmodified.
6519 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6520 the result is an empty list.
6521 Also see |writefile()|.
6522
6523 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6524 GetFileName()->readfile()
6525
6526reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6527 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6528 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6529 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00006530 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006531
6532 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6533 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6534 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6535 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6536
6537 Examples: >
6538 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6539 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6540 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6541 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6542<
6543 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6544 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6545
6546
6547reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6548 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6549 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6550 See |@|.
6551
6552reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6553 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6554 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6555
6556reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6557 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6558 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6559 list<any> can be used.
6560 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6561 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6562
6563 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6564 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6565 specified in the argument.
6566 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6567 and {end}.
6568
6569 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6570 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6571 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6572
6573 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6574 GetStart()->reltime()
6575<
6576 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6577
6578reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6579 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6580 Example: >
6581 let start = reltime()
6582 call MyFunction()
6583 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6584< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6585 Also see |profiling|.
6586 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6587 script an error is given.
6588
6589 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6590 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6591
6592< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6593
6594reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6595 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6596 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6597 microseconds. Example: >
6598 let start = reltime()
6599 call MyFunction()
6600 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6601< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6602 The accuracy depends on the system.
6603 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6604 can use split() to remove it. >
6605 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6606< Also see |profiling|.
6607 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6608 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6609
6610 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6611 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6612
6613< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6614
6615 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6616remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
6617 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as an
6618 expression and the result is returned after evaluation.
6619 The result must be a String or a |List|. A |List| is turned
6620 into a String by joining the items with a line break in
6621 between (not at the end), like with join(expr, "\n").
6622 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6623 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6624 |remote_read()| is stored there.
6625 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6626 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
6627 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6628 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6629 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6630 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6631 and the result will be the empty string.
6632
6633 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6634 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6635 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6636 arguments can be evaluated.
6637
6638 Examples: >
6639 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6640 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6641<
6642 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6643 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6644
6645remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6646 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
6647 The {server} argument is a string.
6648 This works like: >
6649 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6650< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6651 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6652 to bring itself to the foreground.
6653 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6654 like foreground() does.
6655 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6656
6657 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6658 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6659
6660< {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
6661 Win32 console version}
6662
6663
6664remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6665 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6666 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6667 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6668 name of a variable.
6669 Returns zero if none are available.
6670 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6671 See also |clientserver|.
6672 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6673 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6674 Examples: >
6675 :let repl = ""
6676 :echo "PEEK: ".remote_peek(id, "repl").": ".repl
6677
6678< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6679 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6680
6681remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6682 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6683 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
6684 reply is available.
6685 See also |clientserver|.
6686 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6687 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6688 Example: >
6689 :echo remote_read(id)
6690
6691< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6692 ServerId()->remote_read()
6693<
6694 *remote_send()* *E241*
6695remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
6696 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as input
6697 keys and the function returns immediately. At the Vim server
6698 the keys are not mapped |:map|.
6699 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
6700 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
6701 there.
6702 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6703 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6704 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6705
6706 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
6707 up the display.
6708 Examples: >
6709 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply ".file, "serverid").
6710 \ remote_read(serverid)
6711
6712 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
6713 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
6714 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo ".
6715 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
6716<
6717 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6718 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
6719<
6720 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
6721remote_startserver({name})
6722 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
6723 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
6724
6725 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6726 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
6727
6728< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6729
6730remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
6731 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
6732 return the item.
6733 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6734 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
6735 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
6736 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
6737 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
6738 Example: >
6739 :echo "last item: " . remove(mylist, -1)
6740 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6741<
6742 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
6743
6744 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6745 mylist->remove(idx)
6746
6747remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
6748 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
6749 return the byte.
6750 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6751 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
6752 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
6753 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
6754 Example: >
6755 :echo "last byte: " . remove(myblob, -1)
6756 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6757
6758remove({dict}, {key})
6759 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
6760 Example: >
6761 :echo "removed " . remove(dict, "one")
6762< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
6763
6764rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
6765 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
6766 should also work to move files across file systems. The
6767 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
6768 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
6769 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
6770 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6771
6772 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6773 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
6774
6775repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
6776 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
6777 result. Example: >
6778 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
6779< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
6780 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
6781 {count} times. Example: >
6782 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
6783< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
6784
6785 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6786 mylist->repeat(count)
6787
6788resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
6789 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
6790 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
6791 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
6792 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
6793 removed, return {filename}.
6794 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
6795 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
6796 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
6797 stopped after 100 iterations.
6798 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
6799 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
6800 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
6801 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
6802 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
6803
6804 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6805 GetName()->resolve()
6806
6807reverse({object}) *reverse()*
6808 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
6809 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
6810 Returns {object}.
6811 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
6812 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
6813< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6814 mylist->reverse()
6815
6816round({expr}) *round()*
6817 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
6818 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
6819 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
6820 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6821 Examples: >
6822 echo round(0.456)
6823< 0.0 >
6824 echo round(4.5)
6825< 5.0 >
6826 echo round(-4.5)
6827< -5.0
6828
6829 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6830 Compute()->round()
6831<
6832 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6833
6834rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
6835 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
6836 converted to Vim data structures.
6837 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
6838 are copied though).
6839 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
6840 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
6841 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
6842 "Object#to_s" method.
6843 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6844 to {expr}.
6845
6846 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6847 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
6848
6849< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
6850
6851screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
6852 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
6853 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
6854 attribute at other positions.
6855
6856 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6857 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
6858
6859screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
6860 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
6861 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
6862 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
6863 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
6864 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
6865 encodings it may only be the first byte.
6866 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6867 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
6868
6869 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6870 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
6871
6872screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
6873 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
6874 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
6875 composing characters on top of the base character.
6876 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6877 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
6878
6879 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6880 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
6881
6882screencol() *screencol()*
6883 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
6884 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
6885 This function is mainly used for testing.
6886
6887 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
6888 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
6889 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
6890 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
6891 the following mappings: >
6892 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom ".screencol()."\n"
6893 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
6894 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
6895<
6896screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
6897 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
6898 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
6899 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
6900 The Dict has these members:
6901 row screen row
6902 col first screen column
6903 endcol last screen column
6904 curscol cursor screen column
6905 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
6906 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
6907 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
6908 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
6909 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
6910 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
6911 width character it would be the same as "col".
6912 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
6913 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
6914 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
6915 |conceal| taken into account.
6916
6917 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6918 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
6919
6920screenrow() *screenrow()*
6921 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
6922 cursor. The top line has number one.
6923 This function is mainly used for testing.
6924 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
6925
6926 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
6927
6928screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
6929 The result is a String that contains the base character and
6930 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
6931 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
6932 characters.
6933 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6934 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
6935
6936 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6937 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
6938<
6939 *search()*
6940search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
6941 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
6942 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
6943
6944 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
6945 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
6946 move. No error message is given.
6947
6948 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
6949 'b' search Backward instead of forward
6950 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
6951 'e' move to the End of the match
6952 'n' do Not move the cursor
6953 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
6954 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
6955 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
6956 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
6957 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
6958 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
6959
6960 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
6961 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
6962 flag.
6963
6964 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
6965
6966 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
6967 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
6968 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
6969 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
6970 search starts one column further. This matters for
6971 overlapping matches.
6972 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
6973 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
6974 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
6975 file).
6976
6977 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
6978 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
6979 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
6980 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
6981 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
6982< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
6983 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
6984 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
6985
6986 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
6987 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
6988 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
6989 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
6990 giving the argument.
6991 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6992
6993 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
6994 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
6995 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
6996 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
6997 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
6998 function reference or a lambda.
6999 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7000 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7001 and -1 returned.
7002 *search()-sub-match*
7003 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7004 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7005 whole pattern did match.
7006 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7007
7008 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7009 flag is used.
7010
7011 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7012 :let n = 1
7013 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
7014 : exe "argument " . n
7015 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7016 : " first search to find match at start of file
7017 : normal G$
7018 : let flags = "w"
7019 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7020 : s/foo/bar/g
7021 : let flags = "W"
7022 : endwhile
7023 : update " write the file if modified
7024 : let n = n + 1
7025 :endwhile
7026<
7027 Example for using some flags: >
7028 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7029< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7030 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7031 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7032 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7033 line:
7034 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7035 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7036 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7037 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7038 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7039
7040 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7041 GetPattern()->search()
7042
7043searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7044 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7045 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7046 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7047
7048 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7049 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7050
7051 key type meaning ~
7052 current |Number| current position of match;
7053 0 if the cursor position is
7054 before the first match
7055 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7056 "pos", otherwise 0
7057 total |Number| total count of matches found
7058 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7059 1: recomputing was timed out
7060 2: max count exceeded
7061
7062 For {options} see further down.
7063
7064 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7065 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7066 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7067 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7068 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7069
7070 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7071 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7072
7073 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7074 " to 1)
7075 let result = searchcount()
7076<
7077 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7078 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7079 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7080 if empty(result)
7081 return ''
7082 endif
7083 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7084 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7085 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7086 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7087 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7088 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7089 \ result.current, result.total)
7090 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7091 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7092 \ result.current, result.total)
7093 endif
7094 endif
7095 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7096 \ result.current, result.total)
7097 endfunction
7098 let &statusline .= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
7099
7100 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7101 " 'hlsearch' was on
7102 " let &statusline .=
7103 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7104<
7105 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7106 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7107
7108 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7109 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7110 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7111 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7112 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7113 call searchcount(#{
7114 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7115 redrawstatus
7116 endif
7117 endfunction
7118<
7119 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7120 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7121
7122 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7123 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7124 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7125
7126 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7127 " search again
7128 call searchcount()
7129<
7130 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7131 key type meaning ~
7132 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7133 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7134 otherwise returns the last
7135 computed result (when |n| or
7136 |N| was used when "S" is not
7137 in 'shortmess', or this
7138 function was called).
7139 (default: |TRUE|)
7140 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7141 and different with |@/|.
7142 this works as same as the
7143 below command is executed
7144 before calling this function >
7145 let @/ = pattern
7146< (default: |@/|)
7147 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7148 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7149 for recomputing the result
7150 (default: 0)
7151 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7152 limit. max count of matched
7153 text while recomputing the
7154 result. if search exceeded
7155 total count, "total" value
7156 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7157 (default: 99)
7158 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7159 when recomputing the result.
7160 this changes "current" result
7161 value. see |cursor()|,
7162 |getpos()|
7163 (default: cursor's position)
7164
7165 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7166 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7167<
7168searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7169 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7170
7171 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7172 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7173 first match in the function.
7174
7175 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7176 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7177 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7178
7179 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7180 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7181 Example: >
7182 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7183 echo getline('.')
7184 endif
7185<
7186 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7187 GetName()->searchdecl()
7188<
7189 *searchpair()*
7190searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7191 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7192 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7193 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7194 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7195 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7196 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7197 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7198 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7199 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7200 given.
7201
7202 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7203 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7204 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7205 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7206 typical use is: >
7207 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7208< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7209
7210 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7211 |search()|. Additionally:
7212 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7213 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7214 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7215 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7216 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7217 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7218
7219 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7220 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7221 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7222 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7223 or a string.
7224 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7225 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7226 and -1 returned.
7227 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7228 Anything else makes the function fail.
7229 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7230 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7231
7232 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7233
7234 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7235 patterns are used like it's on.
7236
7237 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7238 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7239 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7240 if 1
7241 if 2
7242 endif 2
7243 endif 1
7244< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7245 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7246 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7247 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7248 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7249 "endif 2".
7250 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7251 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7252 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7253 the matching start.
7254
7255 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7256
7257 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7258 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7259
7260< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7261 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7262 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7263 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7264 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7265 match.
7266 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7267
7268 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7269
7270< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7271 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7272 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7273
7274 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7275 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7276<
7277 *searchpairpos()*
7278searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7279 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7280 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7281 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7282 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7283 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7284 returns [0, 0]. >
7285
7286 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7287<
7288 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7289
7290 *searchpos()*
7291searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7292 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7293 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7294 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7295 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7296 returns [0, 0].
7297 Example: >
7298 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7299
7300< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7301 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7302 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7303< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7304 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7305
7306 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7307 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7308
7309server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7310 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7311 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7312 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7313 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7314 Note:
7315 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7316 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7317 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7318 See also |clientserver|.
7319 Example: >
7320 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7321
7322< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7323 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7324<
7325serverlist() *serverlist()*
7326 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7327 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7328 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7329 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7330 Example: >
7331 :echo serverlist()
7332<
7333setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7334 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7335 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7336
7337 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7338 |bufload()| if needed.
7339
7340 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7341 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7342
7343 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7344 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7345 line then those lines are added.
7346
7347 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7348
7349 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7350 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7351 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7352 added below the last line.
7353
7354 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7355 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7356 error is given.
7357 On success 0 is returned.
7358
7359 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7360 third argument: >
7361 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7362
7363setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7364 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7365 {val}.
7366 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7367 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7368 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7369 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7370 The {varname} argument is a string.
7371 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7372 Examples: >
7373 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7374 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7375< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7376
7377 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7378 third argument: >
7379 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7380
7381
7382setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7383 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7384 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7385 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7386 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7387 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7388
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007389< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007390 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7391 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7392 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7393 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7394 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7395 the character width in screen cells.
7396 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7397 range overlaps with another.
7398 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7399
7400 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7401 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7402
7403 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7404 setcellwidths([]);
7405< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7406 the effect for known emoji characters.
7407
7408setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7409 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7410 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7411
7412 Example:
7413 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7414 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7415< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7416 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7417< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7418
7419 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7420 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7421
7422setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7423 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7424 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7425
7426 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7427 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7428 character search
7429 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7430 0 for backward
7431 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7432 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7433 character search
7434
7435 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7436 from a script: >
7437 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7438 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7439 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7440< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7441
7442 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7443 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7444
7445setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7446 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7447 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7448 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7449 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7450 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7451 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7452 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7453 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7454 before inserting the resulting text.
7455 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7456 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7457 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7458 command line.
7459
7460 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7461 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7462
7463setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7464setcursorcharpos({list})
7465 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7466 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7467
7468 Example:
7469 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7470 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7471< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7472 call cursor(4, 3)
7473< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7474
7475 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7476 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7477
7478
7479setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7480 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7481 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7482
7483< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7484 See also |expr-env|.
7485
7486 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7487 second argument: >
7488 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7489
7490setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7491 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7492 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7493 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7494 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7495 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7496 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7497 characters are not supported.
7498
7499 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7500 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7501 would do the same thing.
7502
7503 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7504
7505 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7506 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7507<
7508 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7509
7510
7511setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7512 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7513 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7514 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7515
7516 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7517 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7518 added below the last line.
7519 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7520 converted to a String.
7521
7522 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7523 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7524 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7525
7526 Example: >
7527 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7528
7529< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7530 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7531 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7532< This is equivalent to: >
7533 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7534 : call setline(n, l)
7535 :endfor
7536
7537< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7538
7539 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7540 second argument: >
7541 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7542
7543setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7544 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7545 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7546 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7547
7548 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7549 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7550 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7551 Also see |location-list|.
7552
7553 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7554
7555 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7556 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7557 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7558
7559 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7560 second argument: >
7561 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7562
7563setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7564 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7565 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7566 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7567 example for |getmatches()|.
7568 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7569 window ID instead of the current window.
7570
7571 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7572 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7573<
7574 *setpos()*
7575setpos({expr}, {list})
7576 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7577 . the cursor
7578 'x mark x
7579
7580 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7581 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7582 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7583
7584 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7585 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7586 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7587 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7588 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7589 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7590 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7591 Does not change the jumplist.
7592
7593 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7594 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7595 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7596 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7597
7598 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7599 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7600 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7601 character.
7602
7603 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7604 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7605 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7606 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7607 mark position it is not used.
7608
7609 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7610 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7611 before '>.
7612
7613 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7614 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7615
7616 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7617
7618 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7619 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7620 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7621 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7622 |winrestview()|.
7623
7624 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7625 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7626
7627setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7628 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7629
7630 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7631 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7632 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7633 {what}.
7634 *setqflist-what*
7635 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7636 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7637 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7638 entries:
7639
7640 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7641 buffer
7642 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7643 present or it is invalid.
7644 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7645 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7646 lnum line number in the file
7647 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7648 col column number
7649 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7650 when zero: "col" is byte index
7651 nr error number
7652 text description of the error
7653 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7654 valid recognized error message
7655
7656 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7657 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7658 locate a matching error line.
7659 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7660 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7661 item will not be handled as an error line.
7662 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7663 be used.
7664 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7665 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7666 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7667 cleared.
7668 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7669 |getqflist()| returns.
7670
7671 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7672 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7673 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7674 new list is created.
7675
7676 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
7677 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
7678 clear the list: >
7679 :call setqflist([], 'r')
7680<
7681 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
7682 freed.
7683
7684 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
7685 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
7686 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
7687 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
7688 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
7689
7690 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
7691 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
7692 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
7693 "lines". If this is not present, then the
7694 'errorformat' option value is used.
7695 See |quickfix-parse|
7696 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
7697 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
7698 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
7699 then the last entry in the list is set as the
7700 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
7701 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
7702 argument.
7703 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
7704 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
7705 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
7706 See |quickfix-parse|
7707 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
7708 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
7709 the last quickfix list.
7710 quickfixtextfunc
7711 function to get the text to display in the
7712 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
7713 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
7714 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
7715 of how to write the function and an example.
7716 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
7717 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
7718 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
7719 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
7720 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
7721 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
7722 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
7723 specify the list.
7724
7725 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
7726 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
7727 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
7728 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
7729<
7730 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7731
7732 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
7733 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
7734 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
7735
7736 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7737 second argument: >
7738 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
7739<
7740 *setreg()*
7741setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7742 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
7743 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
7744 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
7745 {regname} must be one character.
7746
7747 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
7748 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
7749 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
7750 then the value is appended.
7751
7752 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7753 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
7754 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
7755 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
7756 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
7757 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
7758 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
7759 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7760
7761 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
7762 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
7763 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
7764 mode is never selected automatically.
7765 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7766
7767 *E883*
7768 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
7769 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
7770 items act like empty strings.
7771
7772 Examples: >
7773 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
7774 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
7775 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
7776 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
7777
7778< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
7779 register: >
7780 :let var_a = getreginfo()
7781 :call setreg('a', var_a)
7782< or: >
7783 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7784 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
7785 ....
7786 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
7787< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
7788 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
7789 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
7790 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
7791
7792 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7793 nothing: >
7794 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
7795
7796< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7797 second argument: >
7798 GetText()->setreg('a')
7799
7800settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
7801 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
7802 |t:var|
7803 The {varname} argument is a string.
7804 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7805 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
7806 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
7807 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
7808 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7809
7810 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7811 third argument: >
7812 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
7813
7814settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
7815 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
7816 {val}.
7817 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
7818 use |setwinvar()|.
7819 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7820 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
7821 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7822 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7823 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
7824 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
7825 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
7826 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
7827 Examples: >
7828 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
7829 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
7830< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7831
7832 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7833 fourth argument: >
7834 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
7835
7836settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
7837 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
7838 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7839
7840 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
7841 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
7842 stack.
7843 *E962*
7844 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
7845 argument:
7846 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
7847 stack is replaced.
7848 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
7849 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
7850 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
7851 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
7852 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
7853
7854 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
7855 stack after the modification.
7856
7857 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7858
7859 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
7860 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
7861 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
7862
7863< Save and restore the tag stack: >
7864 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
7865 " do something else
7866 call settagstack(1003, stack)
7867 unlet stack
7868<
7869 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7870 second argument: >
7871 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
7872
7873setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
7874 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7875 Examples: >
7876 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
7877 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
7878
7879< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7880 third argument: >
7881 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
7882
7883sha256({string}) *sha256()*
7884 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
7885 checksum of {string}.
7886
7887 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7888 GetText()->sha256()
7889
7890< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
7891
7892shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
7893 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
7894 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
7895 (MS-Windows, Linux, and MacOS) then it will enclose {string}
7896 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
7897 quotes.
7898 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
7899 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
7900 {string}.
7901 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
7902 replace all "'" with "'\''".
7903
7904 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
7905 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
7906 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
7907 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
7908 command.
7909
7910 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
7911 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
7912 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
7913 even when inside single quotes.
7914
7915 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
7916 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
7917 escaped a second time.
7918
7919 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
7920 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
7921 character inside single quotes.
7922
7923 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
7924 :exe '!dir ' . shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
7925< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
7926 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
7927 :call system("chmod +w -- " . shellescape(expand("%")))
7928< See also |::S|.
7929
7930 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7931 GetCommand()->shellescape()
7932
7933shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
7934 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
7935 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
7936 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
7937 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
7938 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
7939
7940 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
7941 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
7942 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
7943 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
7944
7945 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7946 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
7947
7948sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
7949
7950
7951simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
7952 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
7953 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
7954 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
7955 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
7956 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
7957 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
7958 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
7959 standard).
7960 Example: >
7961 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
7962< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
7963 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
7964 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
7965 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
7966 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
7967
7968 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7969 GetName()->simplify()
7970
7971sin({expr}) *sin()*
7972 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
7973 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
7974 Examples: >
7975 :echo sin(100)
7976< -0.506366 >
7977 :echo sin(-4.01)
7978< 0.763301
7979
7980 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7981 Compute()->sin()
7982<
7983 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
7984
7985
7986sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
7987 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
7988 [-inf, inf].
7989 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
7990 Examples: >
7991 :echo sinh(0.5)
7992< 0.521095 >
7993 :echo sinh(-0.9)
7994< -1.026517
7995
7996 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7997 Compute()->sinh()
7998<
7999 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8000
8001
8002slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8003 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8004 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8005 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8006 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8007 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8008 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8009
8010 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8011 GetList()->slice(offset)
8012
8013
8014sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
8015 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8016
8017 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8018 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8019
8020< When {func} is omitted, is empty or zero, then sort() uses the
8021 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8022 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8023 current buffer use |:sort|.
8024
8025 When {func} is given and it is '1' or 'i' then case is
8026 ignored.
8027
8028 When {func} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
8029 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8030 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8031 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8032 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8033 case. Example: >
8034 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8035 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8036 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8037< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8038>
8039 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8040 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8041 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8042< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8043 This does not work properly on Mac.
8044
8045 When {func} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
8046 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8047 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8048 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8049
8050 When {func} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
8051 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8052 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8053
8054 When {func} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
8055 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8056
8057 When {func} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
8058 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8059 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8060 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8061 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8062
8063 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8064 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8065
8066 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8067 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8068 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8069 same order as they were originally.
8070
8071 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8072 mylist->sort()
8073
8074< Also see |uniq()|.
8075
8076 Example: >
8077 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8078 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8079 endfunc
8080 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8081< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8082 ignores overflow: >
8083 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8084 return a:i1 - a:i2
8085 endfunc
8086< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8087 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8088<
8089sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8090 Stop playing all sounds.
8091
8092 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8093 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8094
8095 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8096
8097 *sound_playevent()*
8098sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8099 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8100 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8101 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8102 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8103 call sound_playevent('bell')
8104< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8105 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8106 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8107
8108 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8109 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8110 argument is the status:
8111 0 sound was played to the end
8112 1 sound was interrupted
8113 2 error occurred after sound started
8114 Example: >
8115 func Callback(id, status)
8116 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8117 endfunc
8118 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8119
8120< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8121
8122 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8123 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8124
8125 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8126 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8127
8128< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8129
8130 *sound_playfile()*
8131sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8132 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8133 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8134 with this command: >
8135 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8136
8137< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8138 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8139
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00008140< There is no error *E538* , but can listen to 538.nl.
8141 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008142
8143
8144sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8145 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8146 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8147
8148 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8149 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8150
8151 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8152 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8153
8154 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8155 soundid->sound_stop()
8156
8157< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8158
8159 *soundfold()*
8160soundfold({word})
8161 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8162 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8163 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8164 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8165 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8166 the method can be quite slow.
8167
8168 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8169 GetWord()->soundfold()
8170<
8171 *spellbadword()*
8172spellbadword([{sentence}])
8173 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8174 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8175 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8176 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8177
8178 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8179 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8180 result is an empty string.
8181
8182 The return value is a list with two items:
8183 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8184 - The type of the spelling error:
8185 "bad" spelling mistake
8186 "rare" rare word
8187 "local" word only valid in another region
8188 "caps" word should start with Capital
8189 Example: >
8190 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8191< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8192
8193 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8194 of 'spelllang' are used.
8195
8196 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8197 GetText()->spellbadword()
8198<
8199 *spellsuggest()*
8200spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8201 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8202 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8203 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8204
8205 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8206 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8207 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8208
8209 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8210 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8211 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8212 replace a line.
8213
8214 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8215 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8216 although it may appear capitalized.
8217
8218 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8219 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8220
8221 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8222 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8223
8224split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8225 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8226 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8227 item.
8228 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8229 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8230 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8231 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8232 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8233 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8234 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8235 Example: >
8236 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8237< To split a string in individual characters: >
8238 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8239< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8240 the end of the pattern: >
8241 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8242< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8243 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8244 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8245< The opposite function is |join()|.
8246
8247 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8248 GetString()->split()
8249
8250sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8251 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8252 |Float|.
8253 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8254 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8255 Examples: >
8256 :echo sqrt(100)
8257< 10.0 >
8258 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8259< nan
8260 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8261
8262 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8263 Compute()->sqrt()
8264<
8265 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8266
8267
8268srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8269 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8270 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8271 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8272 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8273 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8274 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8275 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8276
8277 Examples: >
8278 :let seed = srand()
8279 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8280 :echo rand(seed)
8281
8282state([{what}]) *state()*
8283 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8284 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8285 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8286 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8287 Yes: then do it right away.
8288 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8289 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8290 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8291 messages and callbacks).
8292 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8293 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8294 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8295 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8296 Also see |mode()|.
8297
8298 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8299 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8300 if state('s') == ''
8301 " screen has not scrolled
8302<
8303 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8304 something is busy:
8305 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8306 stuffed command
8307 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8308 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8309 x executing an autocommand
8310 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8311 ch_readraw() when reading json
8312 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8313 |f| or a count
8314 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8315 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8316 s screen has scrolled for messages
8317
8318str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8319 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8320 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8321 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8322 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8323 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8324 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8325 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8326 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8327 thousand.
8328 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8329 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8330 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8331 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8332 |substitute()|: >
8333 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8334<
8335 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8336 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8337<
8338 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8339
8340str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8341 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8342 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8343 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8344 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8345< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8346
8347 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8348 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8349 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8350 properly: >
8351 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8352
8353< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8354 GetString()->str2list()
8355
8356
8357str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8358 Convert string {string} to a number.
8359 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8360 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8361 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8362
8363 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8364 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8365 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8366 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8367<
8368 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8369 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8370 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8371 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8372 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8373
8374 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8375 GetText()->str2nr()
8376
8377
8378strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8379 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8380 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8381 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8382 composing characters separately.
8383
8384 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8385
8386 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8387 GetText()->strcharlen()
8388
8389
8390strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8391 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8392 of byte index and length.
8393 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8394 counted separately.
8395 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8396 similar to |slice()|.
8397 When a character index is used where a character does not
8398 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8399 example: >
8400 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8401< results in 'a'.
8402
8403 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8404 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8405
8406
8407strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8408 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8409 in String {string}.
8410 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8411 counted separately.
8412 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8413 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8414
8415 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8416
8417 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8418 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8419 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8420 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8421 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8422 endfunction
8423 else
8424 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8425 if a:skipcc
8426 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8427 else
8428 return strchars(a:str)
8429 endif
8430 endfunction
8431 endif
8432<
8433 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8434 GetText()->strchars()
8435
8436strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8437 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8438 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8439 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8440 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8441 matters for Tab characters.
8442 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8443 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8444 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8445 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8446 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8447 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8448
8449 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8450 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8451
8452strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8453 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8454 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8455 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8456 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8457 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8458 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8459 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8460 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8461 Examples: >
8462 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8463 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8464 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8465 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8466 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8467 Show mod time of file.c.
8468< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8469 :if exists("*strftime")
8470
8471< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8472 GetFormat()->strftime()
8473
8474strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
8475 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
8476 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
8477 separate characters here.
8478 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8479
8480 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8481 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8482
8483stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8484 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8485 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8486 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8487 This can be used to find a second match: >
8488 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8489 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8490< The search is done case-sensitive.
8491 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8492 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8493 See also |strridx()|.
8494 Examples: >
8495 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8496 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8497 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8498< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8499 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8500 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8501
8502 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8503 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8504<
8505 *string()*
8506string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8507 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8508 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8509 {expr} type result ~
8510 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8511 Number 123
8512 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8513 Funcref function('name')
8514 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8515 List [item, item]
8516 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8517
8518 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8519 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8520 will then fail.
8521
8522 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8523 mylist->string()
8524
8525< Also see |strtrans()|.
8526
8527
8528strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8529 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8530 {string} in bytes.
8531 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8532 For other types an error is given.
8533 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8534 |strchars()|.
8535 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8536
8537 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8538 GetString()->strlen()
8539
8540strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8541 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8542 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8543 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8544 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8545 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8546 following composing characters).
8547 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8548 |strcharpart()|.
8549
8550 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8551 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8552 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8553 end of the {src}. >
8554 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8555 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8556 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8557 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8558
8559< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8560 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8561 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8562<
8563 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8564 GetText()->strpart(5)
8565
8566strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8567 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8568 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8569 the format specified in {format}.
8570
8571 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8572 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8573 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8574 matters.
8575
8576 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8577 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8578 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8579 result.
8580
8581 See also |strftime()|.
8582 Examples: >
8583 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8584< 862156163 >
8585 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8586< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8587 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8588< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8589
8590 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8591 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8592<
8593 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8594 :if exists("*strptime")
8595
8596strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8597 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8598 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8599 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8600 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8601 match: >
8602 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8603 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8604< The search is done case-sensitive.
8605 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8606 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8607 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8608 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8609 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8610< *strrchr()*
8611 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8612 function strrchr().
8613
8614 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8615 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8616
8617strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8618 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8619 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8620 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8621 echo strtrans(@a)
8622< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8623 starting a new line.
8624
8625 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8626 GetString()->strtrans()
8627
8628strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8629 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8630 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8631 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8632 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8633 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8634 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8635
8636 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8637 GetString()->strwidth()
8638
8639submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8640 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8641 substitute() function.
8642 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8643 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8644 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8645 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8646 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8647
8648 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8649 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8650 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8651 text.
8652 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8653 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8654 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8655
8656 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8657 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8658
8659 Examples: >
8660 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8661 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8662< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8663 A line break is included as a newline character.
8664
8665 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8666 GetNr()->submatch()
8667
8668substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8669 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8670 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8671 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8672 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
8673
8674 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
8675 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
8676 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
8677 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
8678 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
8679 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
8680 used.
8681
8682 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
8683 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
8684 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
8685 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
8686
8687 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
8688 unmodified.
8689
8690 Example: >
8691 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
8692< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
8693 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
8694< results in "TESTING".
8695
8696 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
8697 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
8698 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
8699 \ '\=nr2char("0x" . submatch(1))', 'g')
8700
8701< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
8702 optional argument. Example: >
8703 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
8704< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
8705 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
8706 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
8707 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' . m[1]}, 'g')
8708
8709< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8710 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
8711
8712swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
8713 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
8714 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
8715 version Vim version
8716 user user name
8717 host host name
8718 fname original file name
8719 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
8720 file
8721 mtime last modification time in seconds
8722 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
8723 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
8724 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
8725 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
8726 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
8727 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
8728 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
8729 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
8730
8731 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8732 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
8733
8734swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
8735 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
8736 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8737 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
8738 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
8739 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
8740
8741 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8742 GetBufname()->swapname()
8743
8744synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
8745 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
8746 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
8747 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
8748 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
8749
8750 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
8751 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
8752 Note that when the position is after the last character,
8753 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
8754 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8755
8756 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
8757 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
8758 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
8759 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
8760 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
8761 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
8762 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
8763
8764 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
8765 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
8766<
8767
8768synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
8769 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
8770 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
8771 about a syntax item.
8772 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
8773 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
8774 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
8775 used (GUI, cterm or term).
8776 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
8777 {what} result
8778 "name" the name of the syntax item
8779 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
8780 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
8781 term: empty string)
8782 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
8783 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
8784 |highlight-font|
8785 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
8786 |highlight-guisp|
8787 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
8788 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
8789 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
8790 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
8791 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
8792 "bold" "1" if bold
8793 "italic" "1" if italic
8794 "reverse" "1" if reverse
8795 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
8796 "standout" "1" if standout
8797 "underline" "1" if underlined
8798 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
8799 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
8800
8801 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
8802 cursor): >
8803 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
8804<
8805 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8806 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8807
8808
8809synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
8810 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
8811 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
8812 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
8813 ":highlight link" are followed.
8814
8815 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8816 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8817
8818synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
8819 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
8820 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
8821 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
8822 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8823 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
8824 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
8825 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
8826 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
8827 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
8828 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
8829 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
8830 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
8831 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
8832 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
8833 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
8834 and replaced by the character "X", then:
8835 call returns ~
8836 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8837 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8838 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8839 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8840 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8841 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
8842
8843
8844synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
8845 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
8846 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
8847 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
8848 like what |synID()| returns.
8849 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
8850 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
8851 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
8852 transparent item.
8853 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
8854 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
8855 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
8856 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
8857 endfor
8858< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
8859 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
8860 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
8861 valid positions.
8862
8863system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
8864 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
8865 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
8866
8867 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
8868 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
8869 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
8870 separators yourself.
8871 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
8872 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
8873 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
8874 list items converted to NULs).
8875 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
8876 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
8877 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
8878 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
8879
8880 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
8881
8882 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
8883 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
8884 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
8885 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
8886 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
8887<
8888 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
8889 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
8890 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
8891 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
8892 cause trouble.
8893 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
8894
8895 The result is a String. Example: >
8896 :let files = system("ls " . shellescape(expand('%:h')))
8897 :let files = system('ls ' . expand('%:h:S'))
8898
8899< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
8900 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
8901 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
8902 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
8903 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
8904
8905 The command executed is constructed using several options:
8906 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
8907 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
8908 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
8909 concatenated commands.
8910
8911 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
8912 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
8913
8914 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
8915 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
8916
8917 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
8918 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
8919 when using a security agent application.
8920 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
8921 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
8922
8923 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8924 :echo GetCmd()->system()
8925
8926
8927systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
8928 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
8929 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
8930 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
8931 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
8932 result ends in a NL.
8933 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
8934
8935 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
8936 use |system()| and |split()|: >
8937 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
8938<
8939 Returns an empty string on error.
8940
8941 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8942 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
8943
8944
8945tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
8946 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
8947 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
8948 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
8949 omitted the current tab page is used.
8950 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
8951 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
8952 let buflist = []
8953 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
8954 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
8955 endfor
8956< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
8957
8958 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8959 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
8960
8961tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
8962 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
8963 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
8964
8965 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
8966 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
8967 count).
8968 # the number of the last accessed tab page
8969 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
8970 previous tab page 0 is returned.
8971 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
8972
8973
8974tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
8975 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
8976 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
8977 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
8978 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
8979 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
8980 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
8981 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
8982 Useful examples: >
8983 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
8984 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
8985< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
8986
8987 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8988 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
8989<
8990 *tagfiles()*
8991tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
8992 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
8993
8994
8995taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
8996 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
8997
8998 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
8999 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9000 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9001
9002 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9003 entries:
9004 name Name of the tag.
9005 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9006 defined. It is either relative to the
9007 current directory or a full path.
9008 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9009 the file.
9010 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9011 entry depends on the language specific
9012 kind values. Only available when
9013 using a tags file generated by
9014 Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
9015 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9016 |static-tag| for more information.
9017 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9018 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9019 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9020 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9021 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9022 contained in.
9023
9024 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9025 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9026
9027 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9028
9029 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9030 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9031 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9032 search regular expression pattern.
9033
9034 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9035 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9036 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9037
9038 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9039 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9040
9041tan({expr}) *tan()*
9042 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9043 in the range [-inf, inf].
9044 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9045 Examples: >
9046 :echo tan(10)
9047< 0.648361 >
9048 :echo tan(-4.01)
9049< -1.181502
9050
9051 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9052 Compute()->tan()
9053<
9054 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9055
9056
9057tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9058 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9059 range [-1, 1].
9060 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9061 Examples: >
9062 :echo tanh(0.5)
9063< 0.462117 >
9064 :echo tanh(-1)
9065< -0.761594
9066
9067 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9068 Compute()->tanh()
9069<
9070 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9071
9072
9073tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9074 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9075 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9076 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9077 :let tmpfile = tempname()
9078 :exe "redir > " . tmpfile
9079< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9080 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9081 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9082 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9083
9084
9085term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9086
9087
9088terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9089 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9090 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9091 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9092 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9093 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9094 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9095 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9096 mouse mouse type supported
9097
9098 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9099
9100 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9101 an empty dictionary.
9102
9103 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9104 current cursor style.
9105 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9106 request the cursor blink status.
9107 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9108 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9109 and |t_RC| on startup.
9110
9111 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9112 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9113
9114 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9115
9116 Also see:
9117 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9118 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9119 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9120
9121
9122test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9123
9124
9125 *timer_info()*
9126timer_info([{id}])
9127 Return a list with information about timers.
9128 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9129 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9130 returned.
9131 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9132
9133 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9134 these items:
9135 "id" the timer ID
9136 "time" time the timer was started with
9137 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9138 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9139 -1 means forever
9140 "callback" the callback
9141 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9142
9143 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9144 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9145
9146< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9147
9148timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9149 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9150 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9151 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9152 has passed.
9153
9154 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9155 for a short time.
9156
9157 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9158 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9159 See |non-zero-arg|.
9160
9161 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9162 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9163
9164< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9165
9166 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9167timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9168 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9169
9170 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9171 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9172 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9173
9174 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9175 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9176 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9177 waiting for input.
9178 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9179 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9180
9181 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9182 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9183 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9184 the callback will be called once.
9185 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9186 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9187 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9188 messages.
9189
9190 Example: >
9191 func MyHandler(timer)
9192 echo 'Handler called'
9193 endfunc
9194 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9195 \ {'repeat': 3})
9196< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9197 intervals.
9198
9199 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9200 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9201
9202< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9203 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9204
9205timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9206 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9207 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9208 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9209
9210 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9211 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9212
9213< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9214
9215timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9216 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9217 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9218 timers there is no error.
9219
9220 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9221
9222tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9223 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9224 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9225 the string).
9226
9227 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9228 GetText()->tolower()
9229
9230toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9231 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9232 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9233 the string).
9234
9235 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9236 GetText()->toupper()
9237
9238tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9239 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9240 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9241 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9242 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9243 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9244 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9245
9246 Examples: >
9247 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9248< returns "Hello THere" >
9249 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9250< returns "{blob}"
9251
9252 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9253 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9254
9255trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9256 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9257 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9258
9259 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9260 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9261 space character 0xa0.
9262
9263 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9264 characters:
9265 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9266 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9267 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9268 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9269
9270 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9271
9272 Examples: >
9273 echo trim(" some text ")
9274< returns "some text" >
9275 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") . "_TAIL"
9276< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9277 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9278< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9279 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9280< returns " vim"
9281
9282 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9283 GetText()->trim()
9284
9285trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9286 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9287 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9288 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9289 Examples: >
9290 echo trunc(1.456)
9291< 1.0 >
9292 echo trunc(-5.456)
9293< -5.0 >
9294 echo trunc(4.0)
9295< 4.0
9296
9297 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9298 Compute()->trunc()
9299<
9300 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9301
9302 *type()*
9303type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9304 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9305 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9306 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9307 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9308 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9309 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9310 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9311 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9312 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9313 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9314 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9315 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9316 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9317 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9318 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9319 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9320 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9321 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9322 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9323 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9324 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9325 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9326< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9327 :if exists('v:t_number')
9328
9329< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9330 mylist->type()
9331
9332
9333typename({expr}) *typename()*
9334 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9335 Example: >
9336 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9337 list<number>
9338
9339
9340undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9341 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9342 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9343 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9344 the undo file exists.
9345 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9346 is used internally.
9347 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9348 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9349 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9350 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9351 returns an empty string.
9352
9353 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9354 GetFilename()->undofile()
9355
9356undotree() *undotree()*
9357 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9358 the following items:
9359 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9360 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9361 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9362 when some changes were undone.
9363 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9364 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9365 something readable.
9366 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9367 write yet.
9368 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9369 tree.
9370 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9371 This happens when waiting from input from the
9372 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9373 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9374 undo blocks.
9375
9376 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9377 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9378 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9379 |:undolist|.
9380 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9381 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9382 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9383 that was added. This marks the last change
9384 and where further changes will be added.
9385 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9386 that was undone. This marks the current
9387 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9388 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9389 undone after the last change this item will
9390 not appear anywhere.
9391 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9392 write. The number is the write count. The
9393 first write has number 1, the last one the
9394 "save_last" mentioned above.
9395 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9396 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9397 item.
9398
9399uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9400 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9401 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9402 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9403 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9404< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9405 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9406
9407 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9408 mylist->uniq()
9409
9410values({dict}) *values()*
9411 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9412 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9413
9414 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9415 mydict->values()
9416
9417virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
9418 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9419 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9420 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9421 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9422 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9423 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9424 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9425 For the byte position use |col()|.
9426 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
9427 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
9428 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9429 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9430 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
9431 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9432 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
9433 The accepted positions are:
9434 . the cursor position
9435 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9436 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9437 plus one)
9438 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9439 returned)
9440 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9441 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9442 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9443 that it's updated right away.
9444 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9445 Examples: >
9446 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
9447 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
9448 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9449< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9450 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9451 all lines: >
9452 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9453
9454< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9455 GetPos()->virtcol()
9456
9457
9458visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9459 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9460 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9461 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9462 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9463 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9464 respectively.
9465 Example: >
9466 :exe "normal " . visualmode()
9467< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9468 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9469 Visual mode that was used.
9470 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9471 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9472 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9473 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9474 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9475
9476wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9477 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9478 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9479 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9480 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9481
9482 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9483 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9484<
9485 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9486
9487win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9488 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9489 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9490 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9491 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9492 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9493 Example: >
9494 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9495< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9496 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009497 *E994*
9498 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9499 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9500 an empty string is returned.
9501
9502 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9503 second argument: >
9504 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9505
9506win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9507 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9508 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9509
9510 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9511 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9512
9513win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9514 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9515 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9516 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9517 number 1.
9518 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9519 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9520 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9521
9522 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9523 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9524
9525
9526win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9527 Return the type of the window:
9528 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9529 used to execute autocommands.
9530 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9531 (empty) normal window
9532 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9533 "popup" popup window |popup|
9534 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9535 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9536 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9537
9538 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9539 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9540 |window-ID|.
9541
9542 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9543 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9544 returns "popup".
9545
9546 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9547 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9548<
9549win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9550 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9551 tabpage.
9552 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9553
9554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9555 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9556
9557win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9558 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9559 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9560 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9561
9562 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9563 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9564
9565win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9566 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9567 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9568
9569 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9570 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9571
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +00009572win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
9573 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
9574 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
9575 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
9576 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
9577 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
9578 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
9579 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
9580 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
9581 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
9582 FALSE otherwise.
9583
9584 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9585 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
9586
9587win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
9588 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
9589 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
9590 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
9591 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
9592 line will change the height of the window and the height of
9593 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
9594 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
9595 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
9596 be found and FALSE otherwise.
9597
9598 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9599 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
9600
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009601win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9602 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9603 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9604 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9605 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9606 for the current window.
9607 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9608 tabpage.
9609
9610 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9611 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9612<
9613win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9614 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9615 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9616 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9617 then closing {nr}.
9618
9619 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9620 Both must be in the current tab page.
9621
9622 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9623
9624 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9625 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9626 like with |:vsplit|.
9627 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9628 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9629 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9630 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9631 'splitright' are used.
9632
9633 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9634 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9635<
9636
9637 *winbufnr()*
9638winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9639 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9640 the |window-ID|.
9641 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
9642 window is returned.
9643 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9644 Example: >
9645 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
9646<
9647 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9648 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
9649<
9650 *wincol()*
9651wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
9652 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
9653 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
9654
9655 *windowsversion()*
9656windowsversion()
9657 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
9658 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
9659 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
9660 an empty string.
9661
9662winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
9663 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9664 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9665 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
9666 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9667 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
9668 This excludes any window toolbar line.
9669 Examples: >
9670 :echo "The current window has " . winheight(0) . " lines."
9671
9672< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9673 GetWinid()->winheight()
9674<
9675winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
9676 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
9677 in a tabpage.
9678
9679 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
9680 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
9681 returns an empty list.
9682
9683 For a leaf window, it returns:
9684 ['leaf', {winid}]
9685 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
9686 returns:
9687 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
9688 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
9689 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
9690
9691 Example: >
9692 " Only one window in the tab page
9693 :echo winlayout()
9694 ['leaf', 1000]
9695 " Two horizontally split windows
9696 :echo winlayout()
9697 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
9698 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
9699 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
9700 " middle window
9701 :echo winlayout(2)
9702 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
9703 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
9704<
9705 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9706 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
9707<
9708 *winline()*
9709winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9710 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
9711 the window. The first line is one.
9712 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
9713 first, this may cause a scroll.
9714
9715 *winnr()*
9716winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9717 window. The top window has number 1.
9718 Returns zero for a popup window.
9719
9720 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9721 $ the number of the last window (the window
9722 count).
9723 # the number of the last accessed window (where
9724 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
9725 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
9726 returned.
9727 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
9728 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
9729 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
9730 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
9731 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
9732 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
9733 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
9734 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
9735 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
9736 |:wincmd|.
9737 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
9738 Examples: >
9739 let window_count = winnr('$')
9740 let prev_window = winnr('#')
9741 let wnum = winnr('3k')
9742
9743< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9744 GetWinval()->winnr()
9745<
9746 *winrestcmd()*
9747winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
9748 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
9749 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
9750 unchanged.
9751 Example: >
9752 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
9753 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
9754 :exe cmd
9755<
9756 *winrestview()*
9757winrestview({dict})
9758 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
9759 the view of the current window.
9760 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
9761 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
9762 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
9763 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
9764<
9765 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
9766 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
9767 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
9768 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
9769
9770 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
9771 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
9772
9773 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9774 GetView()->winrestview()
9775<
9776 *winsaveview()*
9777winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
9778 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
9779 restore the view.
9780 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
9781 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
9782 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
9783 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
9784 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
9785 The return value includes:
9786 lnum cursor line number
9787 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009788 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009789 returns)
9790 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009791 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
9792 the first column is zero, as opposed
9793 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
9794 |$| command it will be a very large
9795 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009796 topline first line in the window
9797 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
9798 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
9799 'wrap' is off
9800 skipcol columns skipped
9801 Note that no option values are saved.
9802
9803
9804winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
9805 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9806 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9807 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
9808 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9809 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
9810 Examples: >
9811 :echo "The current window has " . winwidth(0) . " columns."
9812 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
9813 : 50 wincmd |
9814 :endif
9815< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
9816 option.
9817
9818 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9819 GetWinid()->winwidth()
9820
9821
9822wordcount() *wordcount()*
9823 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
9824 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
9825 |g_CTRL-G|
9826 The return value includes:
9827 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
9828 chars Number of chars in the buffer
9829 words Number of words in the buffer
9830 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
9831 (not in Visual mode)
9832 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
9833 (not in Visual mode)
9834 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
9835 (not in Visual mode)
9836 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
9837 (only in Visual mode)
9838 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
9839 (only in Visual mode)
9840 visual_words Number of words visually selected
9841 (only in Visual mode)
9842
9843
9844 *writefile()*
9845writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
9846 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
9847 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
9848 or Number.
9849 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
9850 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
9851 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
9852
9853 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
9854 unmodified.
9855
9856 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
9857 appended to the file: >
9858 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
9859 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
9860<
9861 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
9862 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
9863 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
9864 crashes.
9865 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
9866 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
9867 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
9868 when 'fsync' is set.
9869
9870 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
9871 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
9872 to writefile().
9873 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
9874 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
9875 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
9876 fails.
9877 Also see |readfile()|.
9878 To copy a file byte for byte: >
9879 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
9880 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
9881
9882< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9883 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
9884
9885
9886xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
9887 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
9888 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
9889 Example: >
9890 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
9891<
9892 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9893 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
9894<
9895
9896==============================================================================
98973. Feature list *feature-list*
9898
9899There are three types of features:
99001. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
9901 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
9902 :if has("cindent")
9903< *gui_running*
99042. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
9905 Example: >
9906 :if has("gui_running")
9907< *has-patch*
99083. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
9909 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
9910 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
9911 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
9912< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
9913 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
9914 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
9915 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
9916 version 6.2.148 or later): >
9917 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
9918
9919Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
9920use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
9921
9922
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9924all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
9925amiga Amiga version of Vim.
9926arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
9927arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
9928autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
9929autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
9930autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
9931balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
9932balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
9933beos BeOS version of Vim.
9934browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
9935 work.
9936browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
9937bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
9938builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
9939byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
9940channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
9941cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
9942clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
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9949compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
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9968 |'hlsearch'|
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9971filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
9972 read/write/filter commands
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9974 |+find_in_path|.
9975float Compiled with support for |Float|.
9976fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
9977 this is not present).
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9979footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
9980fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
9981gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
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9995haiku Haiku version of Vim.
9996hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
9997hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
9998iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
9999insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10000 Insert mode. (always true)
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10028mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10029mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10030mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10031mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10032mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10033multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10034multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10035multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10036multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10037mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10038nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10039netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10040netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
10041num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
10042ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10043osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10044osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10045packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10046path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10047perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10048persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10049postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10050printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10051profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10052python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10053python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10054python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10055python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10056python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10057python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10058pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10059qnx QNX version of Vim.
10060quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10061reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10062rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10063ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10064scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10065showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10066signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10067smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10068sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10069sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10070spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10071startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10072statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10073 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10074sun SunOS version of Vim.
10075sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10076syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10077syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10078 current buffer.
10079system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10080tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10081 |tag-binary-search|.
10082tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10083 |tag-old-static|.
10084tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10085termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10086terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10087terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10088termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10089textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10090textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10091tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10092 or terminfo file.
10093timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10094title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10095toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10096ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10097ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10098unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10099unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10100user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10101vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10102vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10103 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10104vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10105 (always true)
10106vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10107 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010108vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010109viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10110vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10111vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10112vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10113virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10114visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10115visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10116 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10117vms VMS version of Vim.
10118vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10119vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10120 out if it works in the current console).
10121wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10122wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10123win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10124win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10125 64 bits)
10126win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10127win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10128win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10129winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10130windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10131 (always true)
10132writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10133xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10134xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10135xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10136xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10137 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10138xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10139xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10140xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10141xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10142 xterm screen.
10143x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10144
10145
10146==============================================================================
101474. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10148
10149This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10150|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10151pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10152same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10153When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10154pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10155>
10156 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10157 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10158 aa
10159 xx
10160 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10161 a
10162 x
10163
10164Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10165"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10166"\n".
10167
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