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Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01009Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time, the builtin
10functions are not available then. See |+eval| and |no-eval-feature|.
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12For functions grouped by what they are used for see |function-list|.
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141. Overview |builtin-function-list|
152. Details |builtin-function-details|
163. Feature list |feature-list|
174. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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19==============================================================================
201. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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22Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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24USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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26abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
27acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
28add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
29and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
30append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
31appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
32 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
33 in buffer {expr}
34argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
35argidx() Number current index in the argument list
36arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
37argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
38argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
39asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
40assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
41assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
42 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
43assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
44 Number assert file contents are equal
45assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
46 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
47assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
48 Number assert {cmd} fails
49assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
50 Number assert {actual} is false
51assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
52 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
53assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
54 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
55assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
56assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
57 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
58assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
59 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
60assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
61assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
62atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
63atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +010064autocmd_add({acmds}) Bool add a list of autocmds and groups
65autocmd_delete({acmds}) Bool delete a list of autocmds and groups
66autocmd_get([{opts}]) List return a list of autocmds
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000067balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
68balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
69balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
70blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
71browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
72 String put up a file requester
73browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
74bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
75bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
76buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
77bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
78bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
79bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
80bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
81bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
82bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
83byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010084byteidx({expr}, {nr} [, {utf16}])
85 Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
86byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr} [, {utf16}])
87 Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000088call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
89 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
90ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
91ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
92ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
93ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
94ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
95 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
96ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
97 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
98ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
99ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
100ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
101ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
102ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
103ch_open({address} [, {options}])
104 Channel open a channel to {address}
105ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
106ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
107 Blob read Blob from {handle}
108ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
109 String read raw from {handle}
110ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
111 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
112ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
113 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
114ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
115 none set options for {handle}
116ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
117 String status of channel {handle}
118changenr() Number current change number
119char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
120charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +0000121charcol({expr} [, {winid}]) Number column number of cursor or mark
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +0100122charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc} [, {utf16}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000123 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
124chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
125cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
126clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +0000127col({expr} [, {winid}]) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000128complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
129complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
130complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
131complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
132confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
133 Number number of choice picked by user
134copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
135cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
136cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
137count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
138 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
139cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
140 Number checks existence of cscope connection
141cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
142 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
143cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
144debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
145deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
146delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
147deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
148 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
149did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +0100150diff({fromlist}, {tolist} [, {options}])
151 List diff two Lists of strings
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000152diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
153diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
154digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
155digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
156digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
157digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
158echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
159empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
160environ() Dict return environment variables
Sean Dewarb0efa492023-07-08 10:35:19 +0100161err_teapot([{expr}]) none give E418, or E503 if {expr} is |TRUE|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000162escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
163eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
164eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
165executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
166execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
167exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
168exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
169exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
170exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
171expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
172 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100173expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
174 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000175extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
176 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
177extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
178 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
179 List or Dictionary
180feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
181filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
182filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
183filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
184 remove items from {expr1} where
185 {expr2} is 0
186finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
187 String find directory {name} in {path}
188findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
189 String find file {name} in {path}
190flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
191flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
192 List flatten a copy of {list}
193float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
194floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
195fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
196fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
197fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
198foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
199foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
200foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
201foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
202foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
Ernie Raele79e2072024-01-13 11:47:33 +0100203foreach({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
204 for each item in {expr1} call {expr2}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000205foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +0100206fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) String get full command from {name}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000207funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
208 Funcref reference to function {name}
209function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
210 Funcref named reference to function {name}
211garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
212get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
213get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
214get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
215getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
216getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
217 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +0000218getbufoneline({buf}, {lnum}) String line {lnum} of buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000219getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
220 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +0000221getcellwidths() List get character cell width overrides
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000222getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
223getchar([expr]) Number or String
224 get one character from the user
225getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
226getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
227getcharsearch() Dict last character search
228getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100229getcmdcompltype() String return the type of the current
230 command-line completion
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000231getcmdline() String return the current command-line
232getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100233getcmdscreenpos() Number return cursor screen position in
234 command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000235getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
236getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
237getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
238 List list of cmdline completion matches
239getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
240getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
241getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
242getenv({name}) String return environment variable
243getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
244getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
245getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
246getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
247getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
248getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
249getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
250 List list of jump list items
251getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
252getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
253getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
254getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
255getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
256getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
257getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
Bram Moolenaar24dc19c2022-11-14 19:49:15 +0000258getmouseshape() String current mouse shape name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000259getpid() Number process ID of Vim
260getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
261getqflist() List list of quickfix items
262getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
263getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
264 String or List contents of a register
265getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +0100266getregion({pos1}, {pos2}, {type})
267 List get the text from {pos1} to {pos2}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000268getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +0100269getscriptinfo([{opts}]) List list of sourced scripts
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000270gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
271gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
272 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
273gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
274 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
275gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
276gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
277getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +0000278getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of Vim window
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000279getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
280getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
281getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
282 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
283glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
284 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
285glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
286globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
287 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
288has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
289has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
290haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
291 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
292 or |:tcd|
293hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
294 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
295histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
296histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
297histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
298histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
299hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
300hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
301hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
302hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
303hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
304iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
305indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
306index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
307 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +0100308indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]])
309 Number index in {object} where {expr} is true
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000310input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
311 String get input from the user
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +0100312inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000313 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
314inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
315inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
316inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
317inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
318insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
LemonBoyafe04662023-08-23 21:08:11 +0200319instanceof({object}, {class}) Number |TRUE| if {object} is an instance of {class}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000320interrupt() none interrupt script execution
321invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +0100322isabsolutepath({path}) Number |TRUE| if {path} is an absolute path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000323isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
324isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
325 (positive or negative)
326islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
327isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
328items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
329job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
330job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
331job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
332job_start({command} [, {options}])
333 Job start a job
334job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
335job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
336join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
337js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
338js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
339json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
340json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
341keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +0100342keytrans({string}) String translate internal keycodes to a form
343 that can be used by |:map|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000344len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
345libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
346libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
347line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
348line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
349lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
350list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
351list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
352listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
353 Number add a callback to listen to changes
354listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
355listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
356localtime() Number current time
357log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
358log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
359luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
360map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
361 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
362maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
363 String or Dict
364 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
365mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
366 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100367maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000368mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
369 like |map()| but creates a new List or
370 Dictionary
371mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
372match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
373 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
374matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
375 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
376matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
377 Number highlight positions with {group}
378matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +0100379matchbufline({buf}, {pat}, {lnum}, {end}, [, {dict})
380 List all the {pat} matches in buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000381matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
382matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
383 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
384matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
385 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
386matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
387 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
388matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
389 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
390matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
391 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +0100392matchstrlist({list}, {pat} [, {dict})
393 List all the {pat} matches in {list}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000394matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
395 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
396max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
397menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
398min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +0000399mkdir({name} [, {flags} [, {prot}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000400 Number create directory {name}
401mode([expr]) String current editing mode
402mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
403nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
404nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
405or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
406pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
407perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
408popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
409popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
410popup_clear() none close all popup windows
411popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
412popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
413popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
414popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
415popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
Bram Moolenaarbdc09a12022-10-07 14:31:45 +0100416popup_findecho() Number get window ID of popup for `:echowin`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000417popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
418popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
419popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
420popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
421popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
422popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
423popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
424popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
425popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
426popup_notification({what}, {options})
427 Number create a notification popup window
428popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
429 none set options for popup window {id}
430popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
431popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
432pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
433prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
434printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
435prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
436prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
437prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
438prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
439prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
440prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
441 none add multiple text properties
442prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
443 none remove all text properties
444prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
445 Dict search for a text property
446prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
447prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
448 Number remove a text property
449prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
450prop_type_change({name}, {props})
451 none change an existing property type
452prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
453 none delete a property type
454prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
455 Dict get property type values
456prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
457pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
458pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
459py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
460pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
461pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
462rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
463range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
464 List items from {expr} to {max}
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +0100465readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]])
466 Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000467readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
468 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
469readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
470 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
471readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
472 List get list of lines from file {fname}
473reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
474 any reduce {object} using {func}
475reg_executing() String get the executing register name
476reg_recording() String get the recording register name
477reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
478reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
479reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
480remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
481 String send expression
482remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
483remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
484 Number check for reply string
485remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
486 String read reply string
487remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
488 String send key sequence
489remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
490remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
491 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
492remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
493 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
494remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
495rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +0100496repeat({expr}, {count}) List/Blob/String
497 repeat {expr} {count} times
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000498resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
Yegappan Lakshmanan03ff1c22023-05-06 14:08:21 +0100499reverse({obj}) List/Blob/String
500 reverse {obj}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000501round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
502rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
503screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
504screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
505screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
506screencol() Number current cursor column
507screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
508screenrow() Number current cursor row
509screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
510search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
511 Number search for {pattern}
512searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
513searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
514 Number search for variable declaration
515searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
516 Number search for other end of start/end pair
517searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
518 List search for other end of start/end pair
519searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
520 List search for {pattern}
521server2client({clientid}, {string})
522 Number send reply string
523serverlist() String get a list of available servers
524setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
525 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
526 {expr}
527setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
528 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
529setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
530setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
531setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +0100532setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) Number set command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000533setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
534setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
535setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
536setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
537setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
538setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
539 Number modify location list using {list}
540setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
541 Number modify specific location list props
542setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
543setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
544setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
545setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
546 Number modify specific quickfix list props
547setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
548settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
549settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
550 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
551 page {tabnr} to {val}
552settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
553 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
554setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
555sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
556shellescape({string} [, {special}])
557 String escape {string} for use as shell
558 command argument
559shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
560sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
561sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
562sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
563sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
564 List get a list of placed signs
565sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
566 Number jump to a sign
567sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
568 Number place a sign
569sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
570sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
571sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
572sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
573 Number unplace a sign
574sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
575simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
576sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
577sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
578slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
579 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000580sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
581 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000582sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
583sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
584 Number play an event sound
585sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
586 Number play sound file {path}
587sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
588soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
589spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
590spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
591 List spelling suggestions
592split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
593 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
594sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
595srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
596state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
597str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
598str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
599 ASCII/UTF-8 value
600str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
601 Number convert String to Number
602strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
603strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
604 String {len} characters of {str} at
605 character {start}
606strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
607strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
608strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
609strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
610stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
611 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
612string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
613strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
614strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
615 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
616 byte {start}
617strptime({format}, {timestring})
618 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
619strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
620 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
621strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +0100622strutf16len({string} [, {countcc}])
623 Number number of UTF-16 code units in {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000624strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
625submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
626 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
627substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
628 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
Bram Moolenaarc216a7a2022-12-05 13:50:55 +0000629swapfilelist() List swap files found in 'directory'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000630swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
631swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
632synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
633synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
634 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
635synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
636synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
637synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
638system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
639systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
640tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
641tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
642tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
643tagfiles() List tags files used
644taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
645tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
646tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
647tempname() String name for a temporary file
648term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
649 Number display difference between two dumps
650term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
651 Number displaying a screen dump
652term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
653 none dump terminal window contents
654term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
655term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
656term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
657term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
658term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
659term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
660term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
661term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
662term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
663term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
664term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
665term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
666term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
667term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
668term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
669 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
670term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
671term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
672term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
673term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
674 none set the size of a terminal
675term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
676term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
677terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
678test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
679 none make memory allocation fail
680test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
681test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
682test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
683test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
684test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000685test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000686test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
Christopher Plewright20b795e2022-12-20 20:01:58 +0000687test_mswin_event({event}, {args})
688 bool generate MS-Windows event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000689test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
690test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
691test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
692test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
693test_null_job() Job null value for testing
694test_null_list() List null value for testing
695test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
696test_null_string() String null value for testing
697test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
698test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
699test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000700test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
701test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
702test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
703test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
704test_void() any void value for testing
705timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
706timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
707timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
708 Number create a timer
709timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
710timer_stopall() none stop all timers
711tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
712toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
713tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
714 to chars in {tostr}
715trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
716 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
717trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
718type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
719typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
720undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
Devin J. Pohly5fee1112023-04-23 20:26:59 -0500721undotree([{buf}]) List undo file tree for buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000722uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
723 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +0100724utf16idx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc} [, {charidx}]])
725 Number UTF-16 index of byte {idx} in {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000726values({dict}) List values in {dict}
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +0200727virtcol({expr} [, {list} [, {winid}])
728 Number or List
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100729 screen column of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +0100730virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col})
731 Number byte index of a character on screen
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000732visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
733wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
734win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
735 String execute {command} in window {id}
736win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
737win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
738win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
739win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
740win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
741win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000742win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
743win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000744win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
745win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
746 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
747winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
748wincol() Number window column of the cursor
749windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
750winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
751winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
752winline() Number window line of the cursor
753winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
754winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
755winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
756winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
757winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
758wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
759writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
760 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
761xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
762
763==============================================================================
7642. Details *builtin-function-details*
765
766Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
767specific functionality.
768
769abs({expr}) *abs()*
770 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
771 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
772 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
773 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
774 Examples: >
775 echo abs(1.456)
776< 1.456 >
777 echo abs(-5.456)
778< 5.456 >
779 echo abs(-4)
780< 4
781
782 Can also be used as a |method|: >
783 Compute()->abs()
784
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000785
786acos({expr}) *acos()*
787 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
788 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
789 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100790 [-1, 1]. Otherwise acos() returns "nan".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000791 Examples: >
792 :echo acos(0)
793< 1.570796 >
794 :echo acos(-0.5)
795< 2.094395
796
797 Can also be used as a |method|: >
798 Compute()->acos()
799
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000800
801add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
802 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
803 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
804 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
805 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
806< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
807 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
808 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
809 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100810 Returns 1 if {object} is not a |List| or a |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000811
812 Can also be used as a |method|: >
813 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
814
815
816and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
817 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
818 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100819 Also see `or()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000820 Example: >
821 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
822< Can also be used as a |method|: >
823 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
824
825
826append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
827 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
828 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
829 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
830 the current buffer.
831 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
832 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
833 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
834 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000835 0 for success. When {text} is an empty list zero is returned,
836 no matter the value of {lnum}.
837 In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or negative number
838 results in an error. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000839 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
840 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
841
842< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
843 passed as the second argument: >
844 mylist->append(lnum)
845
846
847appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
848 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
849
850 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
851 |bufload()| if needed.
852
853 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
854
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000855 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
856 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
857 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
858 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000859
860 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
861 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
862
863 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
864 error message is given. Example: >
865 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000866< However, when {text} is an empty list then no error is given
867 for an invalid {lnum}, since {lnum} isn't actually used.
868
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000869 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
870 passed as the second argument: >
871 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
872
873
874argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
875 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
876 |arglist|.
877 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
878 window is used.
879 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
880 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
881 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
882 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
883
884 *argidx()*
885argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
886 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
887
888 *arglistid()*
889arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
890 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
891 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
892 global argument list. See |arglist|.
893 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
894
895 Without arguments use the current window.
896 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
897 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
898 page.
899 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
900
901 *argv()*
902argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
903 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
904 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
905 :let i = 0
906 :while i < argc()
907 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000908 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000909 : let i = i + 1
910 :endwhile
911< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
912 the whole |arglist| is returned.
913
914 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
915 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
916
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100917 Returns an empty string if {nr}th argument is not present in
918 the argument list. Returns an empty List if the {winid}
919 argument is invalid.
920
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000921asin({expr}) *asin()*
922 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
923 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
924 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
925 [-1, 1].
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100926 Returns "nan" if {expr} is outside the range [-1, 1]. Returns
927 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000928 Examples: >
929 :echo asin(0.8)
930< 0.927295 >
931 :echo asin(-0.5)
932< -0.523599
933
934 Can also be used as a |method|: >
935 Compute()->asin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000936
937
938assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
939
940
941
942atan({expr}) *atan()*
943 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
944 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
945 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100946 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000947 Examples: >
948 :echo atan(100)
949< 1.560797 >
950 :echo atan(-4.01)
951< -1.326405
952
953 Can also be used as a |method|: >
954 Compute()->atan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000955
956
957atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
958 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
959 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
960 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100961 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
962 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000963 Examples: >
964 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
965< -0.785398 >
966 :echo atan2(1, -1)
967< 2.356194
968
969 Can also be used as a |method|: >
970 Compute()->atan2(1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000971
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100972
973autocmd_add({acmds}) *autocmd_add()*
974 Adds a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
975
976 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
977 the following optional items:
978 bufnr buffer number to add a buffer-local autocmd.
979 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
980 item is ignored.
981 cmd Ex command to execute for this autocmd event
982 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100983 This can be either a String with a single
984 event name or a List of event names.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100985 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
986 If this group doesn't exist then it is
987 created. If not specified or empty, then the
988 default group is used.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100989 nested boolean flag, set to v:true to add a nested
990 autocmd. Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100991 once boolean flag, set to v:true to add an autocmd
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100992 which executes only once. Refer to
993 |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100994 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
995 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100996 present, then this item is ignored. This can
997 be a String with a single pattern or a List of
998 patterns.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100999 replace boolean flag, set to v:true to remove all the
1000 commands associated with the specified autocmd
1001 event and group and add the {cmd}. This is
1002 useful to avoid adding the same command
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01001003 multiple times for an autocmd event in a group.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001004
1005 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure.
1006 Examples: >
1007 " Create a buffer-local autocmd for buffer 5
1008 let acmd = {}
1009 let acmd.group = 'MyGroup'
1010 let acmd.event = 'BufEnter'
1011 let acmd.bufnr = 5
1012 let acmd.cmd = 'call BufEnterFunc()'
1013 call autocmd_add([acmd])
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00001014<
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001015 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1016 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_add()
1017<
1018autocmd_delete({acmds}) *autocmd_delete()*
1019 Deletes a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
1020
1021 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
1022 the following optional items:
1023 bufnr buffer number to delete a buffer-local autocmd.
1024 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
1025 item is ignored.
1026 cmd Ex command for this autocmd event
1027 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
1028 If '*' then all the autocmd events in this
1029 group are deleted.
1030 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
1031 If not specified or empty, then the default
1032 group is used.
1033 nested set to v:true for a nested autocmd.
1034 Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
1035 once set to v:true for an autocmd which executes
1036 only once. Refer to |autocmd-once|.
1037 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
1038 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
1039 present, then this item is ignored.
1040
1041 If only {group} is specified in a {acmds} entry and {event},
1042 {pattern} and {cmd} are not specified, then that autocmd group
1043 is deleted.
1044
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001045 Returns |v:true| on success and |v:false| on failure.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001046 Examples: >
1047 " :autocmd! BufLeave *.vim
1048 let acmd = #{event: 'BufLeave', pattern: '*.vim'}
1049 call autocmd_delete([acmd]})
1050 " :autocmd! MyGroup1 BufLeave
1051 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup1', event: 'BufLeave'}
1052 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1053 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 BufEnter *.c
1054 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: 'BufEnter',
1055 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1056 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 * *.c
1057 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: '*',
1058 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1059 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1060 " :autocmd! MyGroup3
1061 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup3'}
1062 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1063<
1064 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1065 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_delete()
1066
1067autocmd_get([{opts}]) *autocmd_get()*
1068 Returns a |List| of autocmds. If {opts} is not supplied, then
1069 returns the autocmds for all the events in all the groups.
1070
1071 The optional {opts} Dict argument supports the following
1072 items:
1073 group Autocmd group name. If specified, returns only
1074 the autocmds defined in this group. If the
1075 specified group doesn't exist, results in an
1076 error message. If set to an empty string,
1077 then the default autocmd group is used.
1078 event Autocmd event name. If specified, returns only
1079 the autocmds defined for this event. If set
1080 to "*", then returns autocmds for all the
1081 events. If the specified event doesn't exist,
1082 results in an error message.
1083 pattern Autocmd pattern. If specified, returns only
1084 the autocmds defined for this pattern.
1085 A combination of the above three times can be supplied in
1086 {opts}.
1087
1088 Each Dict in the returned List contains the following items:
1089 bufnr For buffer-local autocmds, buffer number where
1090 the autocmd is defined.
1091 cmd Command executed for this autocmd.
1092 event Autocmd event name.
1093 group Autocmd group name.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001094 nested Boolean flag, set to v:true for a nested
1095 autocmd. See |autocmd-nested|.
1096 once Boolean flag, set to v:true, if the autocmd
1097 will be executed only once. See |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001098 pattern Autocmd pattern. For a buffer-local
1099 autocmd, this will be of the form "<buffer=n>".
1100 If there are multiple commands for an autocmd event in a
1101 group, then separate items are returned for each command.
1102
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001103 Returns an empty List if an autocmd with the specified group
1104 or event or pattern is not found.
1105
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001106 Examples: >
1107 " :autocmd MyGroup
1108 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'Mygroup'})
1109 " :autocmd G BufUnload
1110 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'G', event: 'BufUnload'})
1111 " :autocmd G * *.ts
1112 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: '*', pattern: '*.ts'}
1113 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1114 " :autocmd Syntax
1115 echo autocmd_get(#{event: 'Syntax'})
1116 " :autocmd G BufEnter *.ts
1117 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: 'BufEnter',
1118 \ pattern: '*.ts'}
1119 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1120<
1121 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1122 Getopts()->autocmd_get()
1123<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001124balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
1125 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001126 not used for the List. Returns an empty string if balloon
1127 is not present.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001128
1129balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
1130 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
1131 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
1132 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
1133 split with |balloon_split()|.
1134 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
1135
1136 Example: >
1137 func GetBalloonContent()
1138 " ... initiate getting the content
1139 return ''
1140 endfunc
1141 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
1142
1143 func BalloonCallback(result)
1144 call balloon_show(a:result)
1145 endfunc
1146< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1147 GetText()->balloon_show()
1148<
1149 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
1150 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
1151 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
1152 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001153 empty string or a placeholder, e.g. "loading...".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001154
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001155 When showing a balloon is not possible then nothing happens,
1156 no error message is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001157 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
1158 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
1159
1160balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
1161 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
1162 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
1163 to show debugger output.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001164 Returns a |List| with the split lines. Returns an empty List
1165 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001166 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1167 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
1168
1169< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
1170 feature}
1171
1172blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
1173 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
1174 {blob}. Examples: >
1175 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
1176 blob2list(0z) returns []
1177< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
1178 opposite.
1179
1180 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1181 GetBlob()->blob2list()
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01001182<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001183 *browse()*
1184browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
1185 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
1186 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1187 The input fields are:
1188 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
1189 {title} title for the requester
1190 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1191 {default} default file name
1192 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
1193 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
1194
1195 *browsedir()*
1196browsedir({title}, {initdir})
1197 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
1198 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1199 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1200 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1201 to be used.
1202 The input fields are:
1203 {title} title for the requester
1204 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1205 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1206 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1207
1208bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001209 Add a buffer to the buffer list with name {name} (must be a
1210 String).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001211 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1212 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1213 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1214 buffer is always created.
1215 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1216 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1217 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1218 call bufload(bufnr)
1219 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001220< Returns 0 on error.
1221 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001222 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1223
1224bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1225 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1226 {buf} exists.
1227 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1228 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1229
1230 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1231 exactly. The name can be:
1232 - Relative to the current directory.
1233 - A full path.
1234 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1235 - A URL name.
1236 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1237 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1238 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1239 long name to be able to find them.
1240 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1241 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1242 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1243 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1244 file name.
1245
1246 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1247 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1248<
1249 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1250
1251buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1252 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1253 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1254 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1255
1256 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1257 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1258
1259bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1260 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1261 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1262 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001263 then there is no change. If the buffer is not related to a
Daniel Steinbergc2bd2052023-08-09 12:10:59 -04001264 file then no file is read (e.g., when 'buftype' is "nofile").
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001265 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1266 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1267 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1268
1269 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1270 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1271
1272bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1273 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1274 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1275 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1276
1277 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1278 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1279
1280bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1281 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1282 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1283 "[No Name]".
1284 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1285 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1286 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1287 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1288 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1289 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1290 match an empty string is returned.
1291 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1292 alternate buffer.
1293 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1294 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1295 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1296 pattern.
1297 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1298 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1299 buffers are searched for.
1300 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1301 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1302 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1303< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1304 echo bufnr->bufname()
1305
1306< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1307 string is returned. >
1308 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1309 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1310 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1311 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1312< *buffer_name()*
1313 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1314
1315 *bufnr()*
1316bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1317 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1318 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1319 above.
1320
1321 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1322 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1323 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1324 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1325< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1326 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1327
1328 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1329 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1330< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1331 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1332 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1333 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1334
1335 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1336 echo bufref->bufnr()
1337<
1338 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1339 *last_buffer_nr()*
1340 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1341
1342bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1343 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1344 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1345 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1346 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1347
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001348 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001349<
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00001350 Only deals with the current tab page. See |win_findbuf()| for
1351 finding more.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001352
1353 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1354 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1355
1356bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1357 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1358 |window-ID|.
1359 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1360 is returned. Example: >
1361
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001362 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001363
1364< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1365 |:wincmd|.
1366
1367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1368 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1369
1370byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1371 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1372 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1373 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1374 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1375 one.
1376 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1377
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001378 Returns -1 if the {byte} value is invalid.
1379
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001380 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1381 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1382
1383< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1384 feature}
1385
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001386byteidx({expr}, {nr} [, {utf16}]) *byteidx()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001387 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1388 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1389 zero.
1390 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1391 equal to {nr}.
1392 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1393 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1394 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1395 separately.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001396 When {utf16} is present and TRUE, {nr} is used as the UTF-16
1397 index in the String {expr} instead of as the character index.
1398 The UTF-16 index is the index in the string when it is encoded
1399 with 16-bit words. If the specified UTF-16 index is in the
1400 middle of a character (e.g. in a 4-byte character), then the
1401 byte index of the first byte in the character is returned.
1402 Refer to |string-offset-encoding| for more information.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001403 Example : >
1404 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1405< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1406 same: >
1407 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1408 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1409< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1410
1411 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1412 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1413 in bytes is returned.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001414 See |charidx()| and |utf16idx()| for getting the character and
1415 UTF-16 index respectively from the byte index.
1416 Examples: >
1417 echo byteidx('a😊😊', 2) returns 5
1418 echo byteidx('a😊😊', 2, 1) returns 1
1419 echo byteidx('a😊😊', 3, 1) returns 5
1420<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001421 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1422 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1423
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001424byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr} [, {utf16}]) *byteidxcomp()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001425 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1426 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001427 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001428 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1429 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1430 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1431< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1432 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1433 one byte).
1434 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1435 to a Unicode encoding.
1436
1437 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1438 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1439
1440call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1441 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1442 arguments.
1443 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1444 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1445 Returns the return value of the called function.
1446 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1447 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1448
1449 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1450 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1451
1452ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1453 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1454 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1455 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1456 Examples: >
1457 echo ceil(1.456)
1458< 2.0 >
1459 echo ceil(-5.456)
1460< -5.0 >
1461 echo ceil(4.0)
1462< 4.0
1463
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001464 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
1465
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001466 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1467 Compute()->ceil()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001468
1469
1470ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1471
1472
1473changenr() *changenr()*
1474 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1475 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1476 with the |:undo| command.
1477 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1478 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1479 one less than the number of the undone change.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001480 Returns 0 if the undo list is empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001481
1482char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001483 Return Number value of the first char in {string}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001484 Examples: >
1485 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1486 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1487< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1488 Example for "utf-8": >
1489 char2nr("á") returns 225
1490 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1491< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1492 A combining character is a separate character.
1493 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1494 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1495 let str = "ABC"
1496 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1497< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1498
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001499 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
1500
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001501 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1502 GetChar()->char2nr()
1503
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001504charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1505 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1506 The character class is one of:
1507 0 blank
1508 1 punctuation
1509 2 word character
1510 3 emoji
1511 other specific Unicode class
1512 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001513 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001514
1515
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001516charcol({expr} [, {winid}]) *charcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001517 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1518 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1519
1520 Example:
1521 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1522 charcol('.') returns 3
1523 col('.') returns 7
1524
1525< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1526 GetPos()->col()
1527<
1528 *charidx()*
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001529charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc} [, {utf16}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001530 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1531 The index of the first character is zero.
1532 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1533 equal to {idx}.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001534
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001535 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001536 are not counted separately, their byte length is added to the
1537 preceding base character.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001538 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1539 counted as separate characters.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001540
1541 When {utf16} is present and TRUE, {idx} is used as the UTF-16
1542 index in the String {expr} instead of as the byte index.
1543
Yegappan Lakshmanan577922b2023-06-08 17:09:45 +01001544 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if there are less
1545 than {idx} bytes. If there are exactly {idx} bytes the length
1546 of the string in characters is returned.
1547
1548 An error is given and -1 is returned if the first argument is
1549 not a string, the second argument is not a number or when the
1550 third argument is present and is not zero or one.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001551
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001552 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001553 from the character index and |utf16idx()| for getting the
1554 UTF-16 index from the character index.
1555 Refer to |string-offset-encoding| for more information.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001556 Examples: >
1557 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1558 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1559 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001560 echo charidx('a😊😊', 4, 0, 1) returns 2
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001561<
1562 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1563 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1564
1565chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1566 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1567 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1568 window:
1569 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1570 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1571 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1572 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1573 directory.
1574 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1575 {dir} must be a String.
1576 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1577 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1578 On failure, returns an empty string.
1579
1580 Example: >
1581 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1582 if save_dir != ""
1583 " ... do some work
1584 call chdir(save_dir)
1585 endif
1586
1587< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1588 GetDir()->chdir()
1589<
1590cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1591 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1592 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1593 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1594 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01001595 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001596 See |C-indenting|.
1597
1598 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1599 GetLnum()->cindent()
1600
1601clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1602 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1603 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1604 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1605 window ID instead of the current window.
1606
1607 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1608 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1609<
Bram Moolenaar10e8ff92023-06-10 21:40:39 +01001610col({expr} [, {winid}]) *col()*
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001611 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001612 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1613 . the cursor position
1614 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1615 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1616 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1617 returned)
1618 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1619 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1620 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1621 that it's updated right away.
1622 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1623 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1624 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1625 out of range then col() returns zero.
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001626 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
1627 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001628 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1629 |getpos()|.
1630 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1631 character position use |charcol()|.
1632 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1633 Examples: >
1634 col(".") column of cursor
1635 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1636 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001637 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001638< The first column is 1. Returns 0 if {expr} is invalid or when
1639 the window with ID {winid} is not found.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001640 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1641 buffer.
1642 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1643 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
Bram Moolenaar6ebe4f92022-10-28 20:47:54 +01001644 line. Also, when using a <Cmd> mapping the cursor isn't
1645 moved, this can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00001646 :imap <F2> <Cmd>echowin col(".")<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001647
1648< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1649 GetPos()->col()
1650<
1651
1652complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1653 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1654 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1655 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1656 or with an expression mapping.
1657 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1658 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1659 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1660 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1661 match.
1662 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1663 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1664 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1665 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1666 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1667 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1668 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1669 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1670 Example: >
1671 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1672
Bram Moolenaar10e8ff92023-06-10 21:40:39 +01001673 func ListMonths()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001674 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1675 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1676 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1677 return ''
1678 endfunc
1679< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1680 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1681
1682 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1683 second argument: >
1684 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1685
1686complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1687 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1688 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1689 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1690 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1691 the list.
1692 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1693 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1694
1695 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1696 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1697
1698complete_check() *complete_check()*
1699 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1700 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1701 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1702 zero otherwise.
1703 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1704 'completefunc' option.
1705
1706
1707complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1708 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1709 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1710 The items are:
1711 mode Current completion mode name string.
1712 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1713 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1714 See |pumvisible()|.
1715 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1716 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1717 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1718 See |complete-items|.
1719 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1720 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1721 typed text only, or the last completion after
1722 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1723 <Down> keys)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01001724 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENTED YET]
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001725
1726 *complete_info_mode*
1727 mode values are:
1728 "" Not in completion mode
1729 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1730 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1731 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1732 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1733 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1734 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1735 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1736 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1737 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1738 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1739 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1740 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1741 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1742 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1743 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1744 "eval" |complete()| completion
1745 "unknown" Other internal modes
1746
1747 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1748 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1749 {what} are silently ignored.
1750
1751 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1752 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1753 |CompleteChanged| event.
1754
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001755 Returns an empty |Dictionary| on error.
1756
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001757 Examples: >
1758 " Get all items
1759 call complete_info()
1760 " Get only 'mode'
1761 call complete_info(['mode'])
1762 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1763 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1764
1765< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1766 GetItems()->complete_info()
1767<
1768 *confirm()*
1769confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1770 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1771 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1772 choice this is 1.
1773 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1774 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1775
1776 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1777 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1778 used (and translated).
1779 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1780 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1781
1782 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1783 by '\n', e.g. >
1784 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1785< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1786 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1787 not need to be the first letter: >
1788 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1789< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1790 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1791
1792 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1793 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1794 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1795 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1796
1797 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1798 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1799 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1800 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1801 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1802 used.
1803
1804 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1805 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1806
1807 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001808 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001809 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001810 if choice == 0
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001811 echo "make up your mind!"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001812 elseif choice == 3
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001813 echo "tasteful"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001814 else
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001815 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001816 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001817< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1818 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1819 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1820 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1821 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1822 the horizontal layout is always used.
1823
1824 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1825 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1826<
1827 *copy()*
1828copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1829 different from using {expr} directly.
1830 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1831 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1832 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1833 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1834 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1835 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1836 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1837 mylist->copy()
1838
1839cos({expr}) *cos()*
1840 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1841 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001842 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001843 Examples: >
1844 :echo cos(100)
1845< 0.862319 >
1846 :echo cos(-4.01)
1847< -0.646043
1848
1849 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1850 Compute()->cos()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001851
1852
1853cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1854 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1855 [1, inf].
1856 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001857 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001858 Examples: >
1859 :echo cosh(0.5)
1860< 1.127626 >
1861 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1862< -1.127626
1863
1864 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1865 Compute()->cosh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001866
1867
Yegappan Lakshmanancd39b692023-10-02 12:50:45 -07001868count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()* *E706*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001869 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1870 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1871
1872 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1873 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1874
1875 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1876
1877 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1878 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1879 {expr} is an empty string.
1880
1881 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1882 mylist->count(val)
1883<
1884 *cscope_connection()*
1885cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1886 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1887 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1888 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1889 if there are no cscope connections;
1890 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1891
1892 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1893 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1894
1895 {num} Description of existence check
1896 ----- ------------------------------
1897 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1898 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1899 {dbpath}.
1900 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1901 {dbpath}.
1902 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1903 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1904 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1905 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1906
1907 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1908
1909 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1910
1911 # pid database name prepend path
1912 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1913<
1914 Invocation Return Val ~
1915 ---------- ---------- >
1916 cscope_connection() 1
1917 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1918 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1919 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1920 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1921 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1922 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1923 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1924<
1925cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1926cursor({list})
1927 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1928 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1929
1930 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1931 with two, three or four item:
1932 [{lnum}, {col}]
1933 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1934 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1935 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1936 but without the first item.
1937
Bram Moolenaar10e8ff92023-06-10 21:40:39 +01001938 To position the cursor using {col} as the character count, use
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001939 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1940
1941 Does not change the jumplist.
Bram Moolenaar7c6cd442022-10-11 21:54:04 +01001942 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|, except that if {lnum} is
1943 zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001944 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1945 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001946 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1947 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1948 line.
1949 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1950 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1951 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1952
1953 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1954 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1955 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1956 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1957
1958 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1959 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1960
1961debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1962 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1963 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1964 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1965 {only available on MS-Windows}
1966
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001967 Returns |TRUE| if successfully interrupted the program.
1968 Otherwise returns |FALSE|.
1969
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001970 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1971 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1972
1973deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1974 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1975 different from using {expr} directly.
1976 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1977 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1978 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1979 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1980 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1981 the original |List|.
1982 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1983
1984 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1985 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1986 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1987 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1988 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1989 *E724*
1990 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1991 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1992 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1993 Also see |copy()|.
1994
1995 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1996 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1997
1998delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1999 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002000 name {fname}.
2001
2002 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
2003 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002004
2005 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
2006 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
2007
2008 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
2009 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
2010 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
2011 that is being used.
2012
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002013 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
2014 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
2015 or partly failed.
2016
2017 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
2018 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
2019 |deletebufline()|.
2020
2021 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2022 GetName()->delete()
2023
2024deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
2025 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
2026 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
2027 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
2028
2029 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
2030 |bufload()| if needed.
2031
2032 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2033
2034 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
2035 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
2036 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
2037
2038 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2039 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
2040<
2041 *did_filetype()*
2042did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
2043 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
2044 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
2045 that detect the file type. |FileType|
2046 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
2047 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
2048 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
2049 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
2050 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
2051 file.
2052
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002053diff({fromlist}, {tolist} [, {options}]) *diff()*
2054 Returns a String or a List containing the diff between the
2055 strings in {fromlist} and {tolist}. Uses the Vim internal
2056 diff library to compute the diff.
2057
2058 *E106*
2059 The optional "output" item in {options} specifies the returned
2060 diff format. The following values are supported:
2061 indices Return a List of the starting and ending
2062 indices and a count of the strings in each
2063 diff hunk.
2064 unified Return the unified diff output as a String.
2065 This is the default.
2066
2067 If the "output" item in {options} is "indices", then a List is
2068 returned. Each List item contains a Dict with the following
2069 items for each diff hunk:
2070 from_idx start index in {fromlist} for this diff hunk.
2071 from_count number of strings in {fromlist} that are
2072 added/removed/modified in this diff hunk.
2073 to_idx start index in {tolist} for this diff hunk.
2074 to_count number of strings in {tolist} that are
2075 added/removed/modified in this diff hunk.
2076
2077 The {options} Dict argument also specifies diff options
2078 (similar to 'diffopt') and supports the following items:
Yegappan Lakshmananbe156a32024-02-11 17:08:29 +01002079 algorithm Dict specifying the diff algorithm to
2080 use. Supported boolean items are
2081 "myers", "minimal", "patience" and
2082 "histogram".
Yegappan Lakshmanana0010a12024-02-12 20:21:26 +01002083 context diff context length. Default is 0.
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002084 iblank ignore changes where lines are all
2085 blank.
2086 icase ignore changes in case of text.
Yegappan Lakshmananbe156a32024-02-11 17:08:29 +01002087 indent-heuristic use the indent heuristic for the
2088 internal diff library.
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002089 iwhite ignore changes in amount of white
2090 space.
2091 iwhiteall ignore all white space changes.
2092 iwhiteeol ignore white space changes at end of
2093 line.
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002094 For more information about these options, refer to 'diffopt'.
2095
Yegappan Lakshmanana0010a12024-02-12 20:21:26 +01002096 To compute the unified diff, all the items in {fromlist} are
2097 concatenated into a string using a newline separator and the
2098 same for {tolist}. The unified diff output uses line numbers.
2099
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002100 Returns an empty List or String if {fromlist} and {tolist} are
2101 identical.
2102
Yegappan Lakshmanan1af35632024-02-06 11:03:36 +01002103 Examples: >
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002104 :echo diff(['abc'], ['xxx'])
2105 @@ -1 +1 @@
2106 -abc
2107 +xxx
2108
2109 :echo diff(['abc'], ['xxx'], {'output': 'indices'})
2110 [{'from_idx': 0, 'from_count': 1, 'to_idx': 0, 'to_count': 1}]
2111 :echo diff(readfile('oldfile'), readfile('newfile'))
2112 :echo diff(getbufline(5, 1, '$'), getbufline(6, 1, '$'))
Yegappan Lakshmanan1af35632024-02-06 11:03:36 +01002113<
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002114 For more examples, refer to |diff-func-examples|
2115
2116 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2117 GetFromList->diff(to_list)
2118<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002119diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
2120 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
2121 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
2122 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
2123 display but don't exist in the buffer.
2124 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2125 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2126 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
2127
2128 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2129 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
2130
2131diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
2132 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
2133 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
2134 diff change zero is returned.
2135 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2136 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2137 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
2138 line.
2139 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
2140 syntax information about the highlighting.
2141
2142 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2143 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
2144<
2145
2146digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
2147 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
2148 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
2149 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
2150 is given and an empty string is returned.
2151
2152 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2153 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
2154 available, it might fail.
2155
2156 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
2157
2158 Examples: >
2159 " Get a built-in digraph
2160 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
2161
2162 " Get a user-defined digraph
2163 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
2164 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
2165<
2166 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2167 GetChars()->digraph_get()
2168<
2169 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2170 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2171 display an error message.
2172
2173
2174digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
2175 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
2176 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
2177 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
2178
2179 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2180 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
2181 available, it might fail.
2182
2183 Also see |digraph_get()|.
2184
2185 Examples: >
2186 " Get user-defined digraphs
2187 :echo digraph_getlist()
2188
2189 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
2190 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
2191<
2192 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2193 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
2194<
2195 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2196 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2197 display an error message.
2198
2199
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002200digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002201 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
2202 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002203 encoded character. *E1215*
2204 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
2205 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
2206 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002207
2208 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
2209 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
2210
2211 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
2212 |digraph_setlist()|.
2213
2214 Example: >
2215 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
2216<
2217 Can be used as a |method|: >
2218 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
2219<
2220 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2221 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2222 display an error message.
2223
2224
2225digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
2226 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
2227 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
2228 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002229 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002230 Example: >
2231 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
2232<
2233 It is similar to the following: >
2234 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
2235 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
2236 endfor
2237< Except that the function returns after the first error,
2238 following digraphs will not be added.
2239
2240 Can be used as a |method|: >
2241 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
2242<
2243 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2244 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2245 display an error message.
2246
2247
2248echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
2249 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
2250 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
2251 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
2252 call echoraw(&t_TE)
2253< and to enable it again: >
2254 call echoraw(&t_TI)
2255< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
2256
2257
2258empty({expr}) *empty()*
2259 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
2260 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
2261 items.
2262 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
2263 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
2264 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
2265 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
2266 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
2267 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
2268
2269 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
2270 length with zero.
2271
2272 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2273 mylist->empty()
2274
2275environ() *environ()*
2276 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
2277 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
2278 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
2279< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
2280 use this: >
2281 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
2282
Bram Moolenaar416bd912023-07-07 23:19:18 +01002283
2284err_teapot([{expr}]) *err_teapot()*
2285 Produce an error with number 418, needed for implementation of
Christian Brabandtee17b6f2023-09-09 11:23:50 +02002286 RFC 2324.
Bram Moolenaar416bd912023-07-07 23:19:18 +01002287 If {expr} is present and it is TRUE error 503 is given,
2288 indicating that coffee is temporarily not available.
2289 If {expr} is present it must be a String.
2290
2291
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002292escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
2293 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
2294 backslash. Example: >
2295 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
2296< results in: >
2297 c:\\program\ files\\vim
2298< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
2299
2300 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2301 GetText()->escape(' \')
2302<
2303 *eval()*
2304eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
2305 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
2306 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
2307 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
2308 functions.
2309
2310 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2311 argv->join()->eval()
2312
2313eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2314 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2315 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2316 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2317 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2318
2319executable({expr}) *executable()*
2320 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2321 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2322 arguments.
2323 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2324 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2325 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2326 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2327 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2328 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2329 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2330 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2331 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2332 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2333 directory, not if it's really executable.
2334 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
Yasuhiro Matsumoto05cf63e2022-05-03 11:02:28 +01002335 normally found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2336 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|. This can be
2337 disabled by setting the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath
2338 environment variable. *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002339 The result is a Number:
2340 1 exists
2341 0 does not exist
2342 -1 not implemented on this system
2343 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2344
2345 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2346 GetCommand()->executable()
2347
2348execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2349 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2350 string.
2351 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2352 lines are executed one by one.
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01002353 This is more or less equivalent to: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002354 redir => var
2355 {command}
2356 redir END
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01002357< Except that line continuation in {command} is not recognized.
2358
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002359 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2360 "" no `:silent` used
2361 "silent" `:silent` used
2362 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2363 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2364 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2365 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2366 *E930*
2367 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2368
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01002369 To get a list of lines use `split()` on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002370 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002371
2372< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2373 use `win_execute()`.
2374
2375 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2376 included in the output of the higher level call.
2377
2378 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2379 GetCommand()->execute()
2380
2381exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2382 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2383 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2384 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2385 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2386 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2387< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2388 an empty string is returned.
2389
2390 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2391 GetCommand()->exepath()
2392<
2393 *exists()*
2394exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2395 zero otherwise.
2396
2397 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2398 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2399 at compile time.
2400
2401 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2402 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2403
2404 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002405 varname internal variable (see
2406 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2407 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2408 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002409 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002410 Does not work for local variables in a
2411 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002412 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2413 script, since it can be used as a
2414 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002415 Beware that evaluating an index may
2416 cause an error message for an invalid
2417 expression. E.g.: >
2418 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2419 :echo exists("l[5]")
2420< 0 >
2421 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2422< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2423 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002424 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2425 not if it really works)
2426 +option-name Vim option that works.
2427 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2428 done by comparing with an empty
2429 string)
2430 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2431 or user defined function (see
2432 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2433 Also works for a variable that is a
2434 Funcref.
2435 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2436 implemented; to be used to check if
2437 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002438 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2439 command or command modifier |:command|.
2440 Returns:
2441 1 for match with start of a command
2442 2 full match with a command
2443 3 matches several user commands
2444 To check for a supported command
2445 always check the return value to be 2.
2446 :2match The |:2match| command.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01002447 :3match The |:3match| command (but you
2448 probably should not use it, it is
2449 reserved for internal usage)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002450 #event autocommand defined for this event
2451 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2452 pattern (the pattern is taken
2453 literally and compared to the
2454 autocommand patterns character by
2455 character)
2456 #group autocommand group exists
2457 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2458 event.
2459 #group#event#pattern
2460 autocommand defined for this group,
2461 event and pattern.
2462 ##event autocommand for this event is
2463 supported.
2464
2465 Examples: >
2466 exists("&shortname")
2467 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2468 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002469 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2470 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002471 exists("bufcount")
2472 exists(":Make")
2473 exists("#CursorHold")
2474 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2475 exists("#filetypeindent")
2476 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2477 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2478 exists("##ColorScheme")
2479< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2480 name.
2481 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002482 a few cases this is ignored. That may become stricter in the
2483 future, thus don't count on it!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002484 Working example: >
2485 exists(":make")
2486< NOT working example: >
2487 exists(":make install")
2488
2489< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2490 variable itself. For example: >
2491 exists(bufcount)
2492< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2493 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2494
2495 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2496 Varname()->exists()
2497<
2498
2499exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2500 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2501 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2502 give an error: >
2503 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2504 ThatFunction('works')
2505 endif
2506< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2507 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2508
2509 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2510 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2511 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2512
2513
2514exp({expr}) *exp()*
2515 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2516 [0, inf].
2517 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002518 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002519 Examples: >
2520 :echo exp(2)
2521< 7.389056 >
2522 :echo exp(-1)
2523< 0.367879
2524
2525 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2526 Compute()->exp()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002527
2528
2529expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2530 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2531 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2532
2533 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2534 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2535 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2536 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2537 file name contains a space]
2538
2539 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2540 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2541 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2542
Christian Brabandtec9c3262024-02-21 20:40:05 +01002543 For a |:terminal| window '%' expands to a '!' followed by
2544 the command or shell that is run |terminal-bufname|
2545
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002546 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2547 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2548 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2549
2550 % current file name
2551 # alternate file name
2552 #n alternate file name n
2553 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2554 <afile> autocmd file name
2555 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2556 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2557 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2558 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2559 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2560 line number
2561 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2562 a function
2563 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2564 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002565 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2566 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002567 <stack> call stack
2568 <cword> word under the cursor
2569 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2570 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2571 message |server2client()|
2572 Modifiers:
2573 :p expand to full path
2574 :h head (last path component removed)
2575 :t tail (last path component only)
2576 :r root (one extension removed)
2577 :e extension only
2578
2579 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002580 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002581< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2582 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2583 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2584< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002585 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002586< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2587 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2588 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2589 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2590 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2591<
2592 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2593 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2594 to modify normal file names.
2595
2596 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2597 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2598 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2599 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002600 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2601 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2602 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002603
2604 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2605 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2606 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2607 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2608 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2609 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2610 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2611 :echo expand("**/README")
2612<
2613 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2614 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2615 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2616 |expr-env-expand|.
2617 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2618 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2619 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2620 "$FOOBAR".
2621
2622 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2623 getting the raw output of an external command.
2624
2625 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2626 Getpattern()->expand()
2627
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002628expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002629 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2630 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2631 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2632 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2633 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002634
2635 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2636 argument:
2637 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2638 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2639 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2640
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002641 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2642 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002643
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002644 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002645 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002646 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2647 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2648<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002649 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002650 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2651<
2652extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2653 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2654 |Dictionaries|.
2655
2656 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2657 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2658 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2659 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2660 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2661 Examples: >
2662 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2663 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2664< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2665 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2666 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2667 (where N is the original length of the List).
2668 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2669 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2670 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2671<
2672 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2673 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2674 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2675 used to decide what to do:
2676 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2677 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2678 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2679 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2680
2681 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2682 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2683 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2684 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2685 fails.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002686 Returns {expr1}. Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002687
2688 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2689 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2690
2691
2692extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2693 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2694 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
Bram Moolenaardd60c362023-02-27 15:49:53 +00002695 unchanged.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002696
2697
2698feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2699 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2700 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2701
2702 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2703 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2704 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2705 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2706 characters from a mapping.
2707
2708 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2709 {string}.
2710
2711 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2712 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2713 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2714 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2715 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2716 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2717
2718 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2719 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2720 keys are remapped.
2721 'n' Do not remap keys.
2722 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2723 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2724 opening folds, etc.
2725 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2726 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2727 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2728 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2729 the internal "got_int" flag.
2730 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2731 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2732 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2733 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2734 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2735 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2736 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2737 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2738 script continues.
2739 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2740 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2741 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002742 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2743 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaard899e512022-05-07 21:54:03 +01002744 etc. Note that if the string being fed sets a script
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002745 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002746 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2747 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2748 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2749
2750 Return value is always 0.
2751
2752 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2753 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2754
2755filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2756 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2757 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2758 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2759 expression, which is used as a String.
2760 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2761 |glob()|.
2762 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2763 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2764 0
2765 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2766 1
2767
2768< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2769 GetName()->filereadable()
2770< *file_readable()*
2771 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2772
2773
2774filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2775 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2776 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2777 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2778 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2779
2780 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2781 GetName()->filewritable()
2782
2783
2784filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2785 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2786 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2787 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2788 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002789 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002790
2791 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2792
2793 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2794 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2795 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2796 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2797 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2798 current character.
2799 Examples: >
2800 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2801< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2802 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2803< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2804 call filter(var, 0)
2805< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2806
2807 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2808 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2809 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2810
2811 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2812 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2813 2. the value of the current item.
2814 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2815 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2816 func Odd(idx, val)
2817 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2818 endfunc
2819 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002820< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2821 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2822< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002823 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2824< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2825 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2826<
2827 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2828 Other values will result in a type error.
2829
2830 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2831 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2832 first: >
2833 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2834
2835< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002836 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002837 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2838 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2839 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2840 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2841
2842 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2843 mylist->filter(expr2)
2844
2845finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2846 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2847 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2848 for the syntax of {path}.
2849
2850 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2851 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2852 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2853 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2854
2855 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2856 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2857 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2858
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002859 Returns an empty string if the directory is not found.
2860
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002861 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002862
2863 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2864 GetName()->finddir()
2865
2866findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2867 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2868 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2869 Example: >
2870 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2871< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2872 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2873
2874 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2875 GetName()->findfile()
2876
2877flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2878 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2879 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2880 a very large number.
2881 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2882 not want that.
2883 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002884 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002885 *E900*
2886 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2887 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2888 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2889
2890 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2891
2892 Example: >
2893 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2894< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2895 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2896< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2897
2898 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2899 mylist->flatten()
2900<
2901flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2902 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2903
2904
2905float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2906 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2907 decimal point.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00002908 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002909 Returns 0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002910 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2911 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2912 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2913 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2914 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2915 Examples: >
2916 echo float2nr(3.95)
2917< 3 >
2918 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2919< -23 >
2920 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2921< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2922 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2923< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2924 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2925< 0
2926
2927 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2928 Compute()->float2nr()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002929
2930
2931floor({expr}) *floor()*
2932 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2933 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2934 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002935 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002936 Examples: >
2937 echo floor(1.856)
2938< 1.0 >
2939 echo floor(-5.456)
2940< -6.0 >
2941 echo floor(4.0)
2942< 4.0
2943
2944 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2945 Compute()->floor()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002946
2947
2948fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2949 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2950 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2951 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2952 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2953 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2954 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2955 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002956 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
2957 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002958 Examples: >
2959 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2960< 0.13 >
2961 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2962< -0.13
2963
2964 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2965 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002966
2967
2968fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2969 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2970 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2971 are escaped with a backslash.
2972 For most systems the characters escaped are
2973 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2974 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2975 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2976 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002977 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002978 Example: >
2979 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002980 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002981< results in executing: >
2982 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2983<
2984 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2985 GetName()->fnameescape()
2986
2987fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2988 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2989 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2990 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2991 Example: >
2992 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2993< results in: >
Bram Moolenaard799daa2022-06-20 11:17:32 +01002994 /home/user/vim/vim/src
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002995< If {mods} is empty or an unsupported modifier is used then
2996 {fname} is returned.
Bram Moolenaar5ed11532022-07-06 13:18:11 +01002997 When {fname} is empty then with {mods} ":h" returns ".", so
2998 that `:cd` can be used with it. This is different from
2999 expand('%:h') without a buffer name, which returns an empty
3000 string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003001 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
3002 |expand()| first then.
3003
3004 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3005 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
3006
3007foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
3008 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
3009 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
3010 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
3011 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
3012 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
3013
3014 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3015 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
3016
3017foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
3018 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
3019 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
3020 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
3021 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
3022 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
3023
3024 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3025 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
3026
3027foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
3028 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
3029 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
3030 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
3031 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
3032 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
3033 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
3034 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
3035 previous line is usually available.
3036 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
3037 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
3038
3039 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3040 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
3041<
3042 *foldtext()*
3043foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
3044 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
3045 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
3046 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
3047 The returned string looks like this: >
3048 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
3049< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
3050 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
3051 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
3052 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
3053 'commentstring' options is removed.
3054 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
3055 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
3056 setting.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003057 Returns an empty string when there is no fold.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003058 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
3059
3060foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
3061 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
3062 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
3063 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
3064 returned.
3065 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
3066 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
3067 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
3068 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
3069
3070
3071 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3072 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
Ernie Raele79e2072024-01-13 11:47:33 +01003073
3074foreach({expr1}, {expr2}) *foreach()*
3075 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
3076 For each item in {expr1} execute {expr2}. {expr1} is not
erraelc92b8be2024-01-14 10:11:07 -08003077 modified; its values may be, as with |:lockvar| 1. |E741|
Ernie Raele79e2072024-01-13 11:47:33 +01003078 See |map()| and |filter()| to modify {expr1}.
3079
3080 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
3081
3082 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
3083 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
3084 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
3085 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
3086 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
3087 current character.
3088 Examples: >
3089 call foreach(mylist, 'used[v:val] = true')
3090< This records the items that are in the {expr1} list.
3091
3092 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then used
3093 as a command. Often it is good to use a |literal-string| to
3094 avoid having to double backslashes.
3095
3096 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
3097 1. the key or the index of the current item.
3098 2. the value of the current item.
3099 With a legacy script lambda you don't get an error if it only
3100 accepts one argument, but with a Vim9 lambda you get "E1106:
3101 One argument too many", the number of arguments must match.
3102 If the function returns a value, it is ignored.
3103
3104 Returns {expr1} in all cases.
3105 When an error is encountered while executing {expr2} no
3106 further items in {expr1} are processed.
3107 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
3108 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
3109
3110 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3111 mylist->foreach(expr2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003112<
3113 *foreground()*
3114foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
3115 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
3116 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
3117 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
3118 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01003119 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003120 Win32 console version}
3121
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01003122fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) *fullcommand()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003123 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
3124 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
3125
3126 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
3127 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01003128 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist, if it's
3129 ambiguous (for user-defined commands) or cannot be shortened
3130 this way. |vim9-no-shorten|
3131
3132 Without the {vim9} argument uses the current script version.
3133 If {vim9} is present and FALSE then legacy script rules are
3134 used. When {vim9} is present and TRUE then Vim9 rules are
3135 used, e.g. "en" is not a short form of "endif".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003136
3137 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
3138 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
3139
3140 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3141 GetName()->fullcommand()
3142<
3143 *funcref()*
3144funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
3145 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
3146 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
3147 function {name} is redefined later.
3148
3149 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00003150 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
3151 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
3152 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
3153 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003154 Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003155
3156 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3157 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
3158<
Dominique Pellee764d1b2023-03-12 21:20:59 +00003159 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E923*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003160function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
3161 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
3162 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
3163 internal function.
3164
3165 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
3166 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
3167 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
3168 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
3169 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
3170<
3171 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
3172 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
3173 same function.
3174
3175 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
3176 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
3177 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
3178
3179 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
3180 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
3181 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3182 ...
3183 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
3184 ...
3185 call Partial('name')
3186< Invokes the function as with: >
3187 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3188
3189< With a |method|: >
3190 func Callback(one, two, three)
3191 ...
3192 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
3193 ...
3194 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
3195< Invokes the function as with: >
3196 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
3197
3198< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
3199 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
3200 arguments. Example: >
3201 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003202 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003203 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
3204 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003205 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003206 call Func2('name')
3207< Invokes the function as with: >
3208 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3209
3210< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
3211 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
3212 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003213 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003214 endfunction
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003215 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003216 let context = {"name": "example"}
3217 let Func = function('Callback', context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003218 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003219 call Func() " will echo: called for example
3220< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003221 arguments, these two are equivalent, if Callback() is defined
3222 as context.Callback(): >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003223 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3224 let Func = context.Callback
3225
3226< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
3227 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003228 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003229 let context = {"name": "example"}
3230 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003231 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003232 call Func(500)
3233< Invokes the function as with: >
3234 call context.Callback('one', 500)
3235<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003236 Returns 0 on error.
3237
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003238 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3239 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
3240
3241
3242garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
3243 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
3244 that have circular references.
3245
3246 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
3247 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
3248 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
3249 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
3250 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
3251 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
3252 for a long time.
3253
3254 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
3255 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
3256 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
3257
3258 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
3259 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
3260 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
3261 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
3262
3263get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
3264 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
3265 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
3266 omitted.
3267 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3268 mylist->get(idx)
3269get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
3270 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
3271 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
3272 omitted.
3273 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3274 myblob->get(idx)
3275get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
3276 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
3277 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
3278 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
3279 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
3280< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
3281 'default' when it does not exist.
3282 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3283 mydict->get(key)
3284get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00003285 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003286 {what} are:
3287 "name" The function name
3288 "func" The function
3289 "dict" The dictionary
3290 "args" The list with arguments
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003291 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003292 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3293 myfunc->get(what)
3294<
3295 *getbufinfo()*
3296getbufinfo([{buf}])
3297getbufinfo([{dict}])
3298 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
3299
3300 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
3301 returned.
3302
3303 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
3304 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
3305 be specified in {dict}:
3306 buflisted include only listed buffers.
3307 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
3308 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
3309
3310 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
3311 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
3312 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
3313 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
3314
3315 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
3316 entries:
3317 bufnr Buffer number.
3318 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
3319 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
Sean Dewar1fb41032023-08-16 17:15:05 +01003320 command TRUE if the buffer belongs to the
3321 command-line window |cmdwin|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003322 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
3323 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
3324 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
3325 last used.
3326 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
3327 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
3328 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
3329 opened in the current window.
3330 Only valid if the buffer has been
3331 displayed in the window in the past.
3332 If you want the line number of the
3333 last known cursor position in a given
3334 window, use |line()|: >
3335 :echo line('.', {winid})
3336<
3337 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
3338 valid when loaded)
3339 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
3340 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
3341 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
3342 Each list item is a dictionary with
3343 the following fields:
3344 id sign identifier
3345 lnum line number
3346 name sign name
3347 variables A reference to the dictionary with
3348 buffer-local variables.
3349 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
3350 buffer
3351 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
3352 display this buffer
3353
3354 Examples: >
3355 for buf in getbufinfo()
3356 echo buf.name
3357 endfor
3358 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
3359 if buf.changed
3360 ....
3361 endif
3362 endfor
3363<
3364 To get buffer-local options use: >
3365 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
3366<
3367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3368 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
3369<
3370
3371 *getbufline()*
3372getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
3373 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
3374 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003375 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned. See
3376 `getbufoneline()` for only getting the line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003377
3378 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3379
3380 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3381 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3382
3383 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3384 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3385
3386 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3387 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3388 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3389 returned.
3390
3391 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3392 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3393
3394 Example: >
3395 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3396
3397< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3398 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003399<
3400 *getbufoneline()*
3401getbufoneline({buf}, {lnum})
3402 Just like `getbufline()` but only get one line and return it
3403 as a string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003404
3405getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3406 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3407 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3408 must be used.
3409 The {varname} argument is a string.
3410 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3411 buffer-local variables.
3412 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3413 the buffer-local options.
3414 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3415 a buffer-local option.
3416 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3417 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3418 window-local option.
3419 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3420 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3421 string is returned, there is no error message.
3422 Examples: >
3423 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003424 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003425
3426< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3427 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3428<
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +00003429getcellwidths() *getcellwidths()*
3430 Returns a |List| of cell widths of character ranges overridden
3431 by |setcellwidths()|. The format is equal to the argument of
3432 |setcellwidths()|. If no character ranges have their cell
3433 widths overridden, an empty List is returned.
3434
3435
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003436getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3437 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3438 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3439 exist, an empty list is returned.
3440
3441 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3442 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3443 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3444 entries:
3445 col column number
3446 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3447 lnum line number
3448 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3449 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3450 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3451
3452 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3453 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3454
3455getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3456 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3457 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3458 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3459 Return zero otherwise.
3460 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3461 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3462 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3463
3464 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3465 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01003466 result is a Number. Use |nr2char()| to convert it to a String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003467 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3468 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3469 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3470 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3471 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3472 that is not included in the character.
3473
3474 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3475 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3476 sequence.
3477
3478 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3479 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3480 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3481
3482 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3483
3484 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3485 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3486 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3487 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3488 ignored.
3489 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3490 let c = getchar()
3491 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003492 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003493 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003494 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003495 endif
3496<
3497 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3498 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3499 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3500
3501 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3502 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3503 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3504 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3505
3506 There is no mapping for the character.
3507 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3508 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3509 sequence. Examples: >
3510 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3511 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3512< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3513 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3514 :function FindChar()
3515 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3516 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3517 : normal l
3518 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3519 : break
3520 : endif
3521 : endwhile
3522 :endfunction
3523<
3524 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3525 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3526 another character: >
3527 :function GetKey()
3528 : let c = getchar()
3529 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3530 : let c = getchar()
3531 : endwhile
3532 : return c
3533 :endfunction
3534
3535getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3536 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3537 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3538 These values are added together:
3539 2 shift
3540 4 control
3541 8 alt (meta)
3542 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3543 32 mouse double click
3544 64 mouse triple click
3545 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
Casey Tucker92e90a12024-01-25 22:44:00 +01003546 128 command (Mac) or super (GTK)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003547 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3548 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003549 without a modifier. Returns 0 if no modifiers are used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003550
3551 *getcharpos()*
3552getcharpos({expr})
3553 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3554 column number in the returned List is a character index
3555 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003556 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3557 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003558 of the last character.
3559
3560 Example:
3561 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3562 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3563 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3564<
3565 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3566 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3567
3568getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3569 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3570 with the following entries:
3571
3572 char character previously used for a character
3573 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3574 if no character search has been performed
3575 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3576 0 for backward
3577 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3578 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3579 character search
3580
3581 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3582 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3583 character search: >
3584 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3585 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3586< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3587
3588
3589getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3590 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3591 string.
3592 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3593 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3594 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3595 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3596 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3597 if no character is available.
3598 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3599 result is converted to a string.
3600
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003601getcmdcompltype() *getcmdcompltype()*
3602 Return the type of the current command-line completion.
3603 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
3604 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01003605 See |:command-completion| for the return string.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003606 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3607 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003608 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003609
3610getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3611 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3612 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3613 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3614 Example: >
3615 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003616< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and
3617 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003618 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3619 |inputsecret()|.
3620
3621getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3622 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3623 byte count. The first column is 1.
3624 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3625 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3626 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003627 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3628 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003629
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003630getcmdscreenpos() *getcmdscreenpos()*
3631 Return the screen position of the cursor in the command line
3632 as a byte count. The first column is 1.
3633 Instead of |getcmdpos()|, it adds the prompt position.
3634 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3635 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3636 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003637 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3638 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003639
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003640getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3641 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3642 are:
3643 : normal Ex command
3644 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3645 / forward search command
3646 ? backward search command
3647 @ |input()| command
3648 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3649 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3650 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3651 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3652 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3653 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3654
3655getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3656 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3657 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3658 when not in the command-line window.
3659
3660getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3661 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3662 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3663 types are supported:
3664
3665 arglist file names in argument list
3666 augroup autocmd groups
3667 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003668 behave |:behave| suboptions
3669 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003670 color color schemes
3671 command Ex command
3672 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3673 compiler compilers
3674 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
Shougo Matsushita92997dd2023-08-20 20:55:55 +02003675 custom,{func} custom completion, defined via {func}
3676 customlist,{func} custom completion, defined via {func}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003677 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3678 dir directory names
3679 environment environment variable names
3680 event autocommand events
3681 expression Vim expression
3682 file file and directory names
3683 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3684 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3685 function function name
3686 help help subjects
3687 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003688 history |:history| suboptions
Doug Kearns81642d92024-01-04 22:37:44 +01003689 keymap keyboard mappings
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003690 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3691 mapclear buffer argument
3692 mapping mapping name
3693 menu menus
3694 messages |:messages| suboptions
3695 option options
3696 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
zeertzjq5c8771b2023-01-24 12:34:03 +00003697 runtime |:runtime| completion
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003698 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003699 shellcmd Shell command
3700 sign |:sign| suboptions
3701 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3702 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3703 tag tags
3704 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3705 user user names
3706 var user variables
3707
3708 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3709 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3710 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3711
3712 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3713 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3714 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3715
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003716 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3717 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003718 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3719 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3720 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3721 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003722
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003723 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3724 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3725 a ":call" command: >
3726 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3727<
3728 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3729 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3730
3731 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3732 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3733<
3734 *getcurpos()*
3735getcurpos([{winid}])
3736 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3737 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3738 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3739 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003740 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3741 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003742 |getpos()|.
3743 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3744 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3745 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3746
3747 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3748 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3749 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3750 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3751 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3752
3753 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3754 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3755 MoveTheCursorAround
3756 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3757< Note that this only works within the window. See
3758 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3759
3760 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3761 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3762<
3763 *getcursorcharpos()*
3764getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3765 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3766 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3767
3768 Example:
3769 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3770 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3771 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3772<
3773 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3774 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3775
3776< *getcwd()*
3777getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3778 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3779 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3780
3781 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3782 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3783 the |window-ID|.
3784 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3785 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3786
3787 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3788 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3789 the working directory of the tabpage.
3790 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3791 use the current tabpage.
3792 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3793 the current window.
3794 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3795
3796 Examples: >
3797 " Get the working directory of the current window
3798 :echo getcwd()
3799 :echo getcwd(0)
3800 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3801 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3802 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3803 " Get the global working directory
3804 :echo getcwd(-1)
3805 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3806 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3807 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3808 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3809
3810< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3811 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3812
3813getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3814 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3815 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3816 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3817
3818< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3819 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3820 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3821 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3822
3823 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3824 GetVarname()->getenv()
3825
3826getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3827 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3828 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3829 |hl-Normal|.
3830 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3831 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3832 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3833 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3834 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3835 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3836 function just after the GUI has started.
3837 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3838 a valid name does not work.
3839
3840getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3841 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3842 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3843 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3844 empty string is returned.
3845 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3846 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3847 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3848 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3849 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3850 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3851 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3852< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3853 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3854
3855 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3856 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3857<
3858 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3859
3860getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3861 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3862 given file {fname}.
3863 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3864 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3865 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3866 is returned.
3867
3868 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3869 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3870
3871getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3872 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3873 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3874 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3875 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3876 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3877
3878 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3879 GetFilename()->getftime()
3880
3881getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3882 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3883 file of the given file {fname}.
3884 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3885 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3886 results:
3887 Normal file "file"
3888 Directory "dir"
3889 Symbolic link "link"
3890 Block device "bdev"
3891 Character device "cdev"
3892 Socket "socket"
3893 FIFO "fifo"
3894 All other "other"
3895 Example: >
3896 getftype("/home")
3897< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3898 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3899 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3900 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3901
3902 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3903 GetFilename()->getftype()
3904
3905getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3906 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003907 active and |FALSE| otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003908 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3909
3910getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3911 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3912
3913 Without arguments use the current window.
3914 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3915 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3916 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003917 page. If {winnr} or {tabnr} is invalid, an empty list is
3918 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003919
3920 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3921 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3922 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3923 the following entries:
3924 bufnr buffer number
3925 col column number
3926 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3927 filename filename if available
3928 lnum line number
3929
3930 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3931 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3932
3933< *getline()*
3934getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3935 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3936 from the current buffer. Example: >
3937 getline(1)
3938< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3939 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3940 To get the line under the cursor: >
3941 getline(".")
3942< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3943 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3944
3945 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3946 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3947 including line {end}.
3948 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3949 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3950 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3951 Example: >
3952 :let start = line('.')
3953 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3954 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3955
3956< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3957 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3958
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003959< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()| and
3960 |getbufoneline()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003961
3962getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3963 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3964 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3965 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3966
3967 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3968 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3969 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3970
3971 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3972 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3973 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3974
3975 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3976 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3977
3978 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3979 from the location list. This field is
3980 applicable only when called from a
3981 location list window. See
3982 |location-list-file-window| for more
3983 details.
3984
3985 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3986 location list for the window {nr}.
3987 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3988
3989 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3990 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3991 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3992
3993
3994getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3995 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3996 about all the global marks. |mark|
3997
3998 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3999 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01004000 see |bufname()|. If {buf} is invalid, an empty list is
4001 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004002
4003 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
4004 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
4005 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
4006 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
4007 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
4008 file file name
4009
4010 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
4011 mark.
4012
4013 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4014 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
4015
4016getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
4017 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
4018 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
4019 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
4020 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
4021 |getmatches()|.
4022 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01004023 window ID instead of the current window. If {win} is invalid,
4024 an empty list is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004025 Example: >
4026 :echo getmatches()
4027< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
4028 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
4029 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
4030 :let m = getmatches()
4031 :call clearmatches()
4032 :echo getmatches()
4033< [] >
4034 :call setmatches(m)
4035 :echo getmatches()
4036< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
4037 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
4038 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
4039 :unlet m
4040<
4041getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
4042 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
4043 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
4044 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
4045 screenrow screen row
4046 screencol screen column
4047 winid Window ID of the click
4048 winrow row inside "winid"
4049 wincol column inside "winid"
4050 line text line inside "winid"
4051 column text column inside "winid"
zeertzjqf5a94d52023-10-15 10:03:30 +02004052 coladd offset (in screen columns) from the
4053 start of the clicked char
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004054 All numbers are 1-based.
4055
4056 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
4057 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
4058
4059 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
4060 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
4061 are zero.
4062
4063 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
4064 length of the text in bytes plus one.
4065
4066 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
4067
4068 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
4069 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
4070
Bram Moolenaar24dc19c2022-11-14 19:49:15 +00004071getmouseshape() *getmouseshape()*
4072 Returns the name of the currently showing mouse pointer.
4073 When the |+mouseshape| feature is not supported or the shape
4074 is unknown an empty string is returned.
4075 This function is mainly intended for testing.
4076
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004077 *getpid()*
4078getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
4079 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
4080 exits.
4081
4082 *getpos()*
4083getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
4084 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
4085 |getcurpos()|.
4086 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
4087 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
4088 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
4089 is the buffer number of the mark.
4090 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
4091 column is 1.
4092 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
4093 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
4094 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
4095 character.
4096 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
4097 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00004098 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004099 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
4100 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
4101 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00004102 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
4103 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01004104 If {expr} is invalid, returns a list with all zeros.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004105 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
4106 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
4107 ...
4108 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
4109< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
4110
4111 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4112 GetMark()->getpos()
4113
4114getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
4115 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
4116 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
4117 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
4118 bufname() to get the name
4119 module module name
4120 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
4121 end_lnum
4122 end of line number if the item is multiline
4123 col column number (first column is 1)
4124 end_col end of column number if the item has range
4125 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
4126 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
4127 nr error number
4128 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
4129 text description of the error
4130 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
4131 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09004132 user_data
4133 custom data associated with the item, can be
Tom Praschanca6ac992023-08-11 23:26:12 +02004134 any type.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004135
4136 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
4137 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
4138 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
4139 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
4140 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
4141
4142 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
4143 do something with them: >
4144 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
4145 :for d in getqflist()
4146 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
4147 :endfor
4148<
4149 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
4150 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
4151 following string items are supported in {what}:
4152 changedtick get the total number of changes made
4153 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
4154 context get the |quickfix-context|
4155 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
4156 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
4157 value is used.
4158 id get information for the quickfix list with
4159 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
4160 current list or the list specified by "nr"
4161 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
4162 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
4163 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
4164 See |quickfix-index|
4165 items quickfix list entries
4166 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
4167 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
4168 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
4169 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
4170 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
4171 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
4172 the last quickfix list
4173 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4174 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
4175 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
4176 size number of entries in the quickfix list
4177 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
4178 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
4179 all all of the above quickfix properties
4180 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
4181 particular item, set it to zero.
4182 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
4183 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
4184 specified by "id" is used.
4185 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
4186 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
4187 contains the quickfix stack size.
4188 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
4189 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
4190 "items" with the list of entries.
4191
4192 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4193 changedtick total number of changes made to the
4194 list |quickfix-changedtick|
4195 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
4196 If not present, set to "".
4197 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
4198 present, set to 0.
4199 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
4200 present, set to 0.
4201 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
4202 an empty list.
4203 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
4204 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4205 window. If not present, set to 0.
4206 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
4207 present, set to 0.
4208 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
4209 to "".
4210 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
4211
4212 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
4213 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
4214 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
4215 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
4216<
4217getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
4218 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
4219 {regname}. Example: >
4220 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
4221< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
4222 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004223 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004224
4225 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
4226 register. (For use in maps.)
4227 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
4228 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
4229 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
4230
4231 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
4232 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
4233 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
4234 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
4235 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
4236 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
4237
4238 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4239 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4240 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4241
4242 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4243 GetRegname()->getreg()
4244
4245getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
4246 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
4247 Dictionary with the following entries:
4248 regcontents List of lines contained in register
4249 {regname}, like
4250 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
4251 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
4252 |getregtype()|.
4253 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
4254 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
4255 register.
4256 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
4257 single letter name of the register
4258 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
4259 For example, after deleting a line
4260 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
4261 which is the register that got the
4262 deleted text.
4263
4264 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
4265 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
4266 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4267 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4268 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
4269 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4270
4271 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4272 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
4273
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004274getregion({pos1}, {pos2}, {type}) *getregion()*
4275 Returns the list of strings from {pos1} to {pos2} as if it's
4276 selected in visual mode of {type}.
4277 For possible values of {pos1} and {pos2} see |line()|.
4278 {type} is the selection type:
4279 "v" for |characterwise| mode
4280 "V" for |linewise| mode
4281 "<CTRL-V>" for |blockwise-visual| mode
4282 You can get the last selection type by |visualmode()|.
4283 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
4284 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
4285 This function uses the line and column number from the
4286 specified position.
4287 It is useful to get text starting and ending in different
4288 columns, such as |characterwise-visual| selection.
4289
4290 Note that:
4291 - Order of {pos1} and {pos2} doesn't matter, it will always
4292 return content from the upper left position to the lower
4293 right position.
4294 - If 'virtualedit' is enabled and selection is past the end of
4295 line, resulting lines are filled with blanks.
4296 - If the selection starts or ends in the middle of a multibyte
4297 character, it is not included but its selected part is
4298 substituted with spaces.
4299 - If {pos1} or {pos2} equals "v" (see |line()|) and it is not in
4300 |visual-mode|, an empty list is returned.
4301 - If {pos1}, {pos2} or {type} is an invalid string, an empty
4302 list is returned.
zeertzjq421b5972024-02-22 19:48:06 +01004303 - If {pos1} or {pos2} is a mark in different buffer, an empty
4304 list is returned.
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004305
4306 Examples: >
4307 :xnoremap <CR>
Maxim Kim9ca335a2024-02-21 19:48:37 +01004308 \ <Cmd>echow getregion('v', '.', mode())<CR>
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004309<
4310 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Maxim Kim9ca335a2024-02-21 19:48:37 +01004311 '.'->getregion("'a", 'v')
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004312<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004313getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
4314 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
4315 The value will be one of:
4316 "v" for |characterwise| text
4317 "V" for |linewise| text
4318 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
4319 "" for an empty or unknown register
4320 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
4321 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
4322 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
4323 |v:register| is used.
4324 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4325
4326 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4327 GetRegname()->getregtype()
4328
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01004329getscriptinfo([{opts}]) *getscriptinfo()*
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004330 Returns a |List| with information about all the sourced Vim
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004331 scripts in the order they were sourced, like what
4332 `:scriptnames` shows.
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004333
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004334 The optional Dict argument {opts} supports the following
4335 optional items:
4336 name Script name match pattern. If specified,
4337 and "sid" is not specified, information about
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01004338 scripts with a name that match the pattern
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004339 "name" are returned.
4340 sid Script ID |<SID>|. If specified, only
4341 information about the script with ID "sid" is
4342 returned and "name" is ignored.
4343
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004344 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following
4345 items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004346 autoload Set to TRUE for a script that was used with
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004347 `import autoload` but was not actually sourced
4348 yet (see |import-autoload|).
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004349 functions List of script-local function names defined in
4350 the script. Present only when a particular
4351 script is specified using the "sid" item in
4352 {opts}.
4353 name Vim script file name.
4354 sid Script ID |<SID>|.
4355 sourced Script ID of the actually sourced script that
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01004356 this script name links to, if any, otherwise
4357 zero
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004358 variables A dictionary with the script-local variables.
Bram Moolenaarf1dcd142022-12-31 15:30:45 +00004359 Present only when a particular script is
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004360 specified using the "sid" item in {opts}.
4361 Note that this is a copy, the value of
4362 script-local variables cannot be changed using
4363 this dictionary.
h_east59858792023-10-25 22:47:05 +09004364 version Vim script version (|scriptversion|)
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004365
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004366 Examples: >
4367 :echo getscriptinfo({'name': 'myscript'})
4368 :echo getscriptinfo({'sid': 15}).variables
4369<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004370gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
4371 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
4372 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
4373 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
4374 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
4375 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
4376
4377 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4378 tabnr tab page number.
4379 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4380 tabpage-local variables
4381 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
4382
4383 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4384 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
4385
4386gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
4387 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
4388 {tabnr}. |t:var|
4389 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
4390 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4391 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
4392 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
4393 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
4394 string is returned, there is no error message.
4395
4396 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4397 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
4398
4399gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
4400 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
4401 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
4402 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4403 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
4404 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
4405 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
4406 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
4407 window-local option.
4408 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
4409 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
4410 use |getwinvar()|.
4411 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4412 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
4413 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
4414 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
4415 or buffer-local variable.
4416 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
4417 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
4418 Examples: >
4419 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004420 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004421<
4422 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
4423 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
4424
4425< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4426 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
4427
4428gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
4429 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
4430 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4431 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
4432 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
4433
4434 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4435 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
4436 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
4437 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
4438 items List of items in the stack. Each item
4439 is a dictionary containing the
4440 entries described below.
4441 length Number of entries in the stack.
4442
4443 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
4444 entries:
4445 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
4446 from cursor position before the tag jump.
4447 See |getpos()| for the format of the
4448 returned list.
4449 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
4450 multiple matching tags are found for a
4451 name.
4452 tagname name of the tag
4453
4454 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
4455
4456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4457 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
4458
4459
4460gettext({text}) *gettext()*
4461 Translate String {text} if possible.
4462 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
4463 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
4464 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
4465 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
4466 called.
4467 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
4468 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
4469 strings.
4470
4471
4472getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
4473 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
4474
4475 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
4476 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
4477 exist the result is an empty list.
4478
4479 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
4480 tab pages is returned.
4481
4482 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4483 botline last complete displayed buffer line
4484 bufnr number of buffer in the window
4485 height window height (excluding winbar)
4486 loclist 1 if showing a location list
4487 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4488 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
4489 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4490 terminal 1 if a terminal window
4491 {only with the +terminal feature}
4492 tabnr tab page number
4493 topline first displayed buffer line
4494 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4495 window-local variables
4496 width window width
4497 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
4498 otherwise
4499 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
4500 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
4501 textoff number of columns occupied by any
4502 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
4503 number in front of the text
4504 winid |window-ID|
4505 winnr window number
4506 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
4507 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
4508
4509 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4510 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
4511
4512getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4513 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4514 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4515 [x-pos, y-pos]
4516 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4517 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4518 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4519 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4520 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4521 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4522 do some work in the meantime: >
4523 while 1
4524 let res = getwinpos(1)
4525 if res[0] >= 0
4526 break
4527 endif
4528 " Do some work here
4529 endwhile
4530<
4531
4532 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4533 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4534<
4535 *getwinposx()*
4536getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4537 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4538 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
lilydjwg6e0a18f2024-01-29 20:54:28 +01004539 The result will be -1 if the information is not available
4540 (e.g. on the Wayland backend).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004541 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4542
4543 *getwinposy()*
4544getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4545 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4546 a timeout of 100 msec).
lilydjwg6e0a18f2024-01-29 20:54:28 +01004547 The result will be -1 if the information is not available
4548 (e.g. on the Wayland backend).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004549 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4550
4551getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4552 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4553 Examples: >
4554 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004555 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004556
4557< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4558 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4559<
4560glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4561 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4562 use of special characters.
4563
4564 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4565 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4566 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4567 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4568 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4569
4570 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4571 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4572 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4573 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4574 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4575
4576 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4577
4578 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4579 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4580
4581 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4582 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4583 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4584 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4585
4586 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4587 any external command. Example: >
4588 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4589 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4590< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4591 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4592
4593 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4594 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4595
4596 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4597 GetExpr()->glob()
4598
4599glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4600 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4601 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4602 is a file name. E.g. >
4603 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4604< This is equivalent to: >
4605 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4606< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4607 empty string.
4608 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4609 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4610
4611 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4612 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4613< *globpath()*
4614globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4615 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4616 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4617 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4618<
4619 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4620 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4621 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4622 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4623 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4624 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4625 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4626 error message.
4627
4628 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4629 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4630 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4631 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4632
4633 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4634 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4635 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4636 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4637 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4638 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4639<
4640 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4641
4642 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4643 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4644 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4645 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4646< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4647 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4648
4649 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4650 second argument: >
4651 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4652<
4653 *has()*
4654has({feature} [, {check}])
4655 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4656 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4657 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4658 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4659
4660 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4661 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4662 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4663 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4664 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4665 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4666 current Vim version.
4667
4668 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4669
4670 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4671 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4672 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4673 separate line: >
4674 if has('feature')
4675 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4676 endif
4677< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4678 would not be found.
4679
4680
4681has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4682 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
Bram Moolenaare8008642022-08-19 17:15:35 +01004683 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise.
4684 The {key} argument is a string. In |Vim9| script a number is
4685 also accepted (and converted to a string) but no other types.
4686 In legacy script the usual automatic conversion to string is
4687 done.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004688
4689 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4690 mydict->has_key(key)
4691
4692haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4693 The result is a Number:
4694 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4695 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4696 0 otherwise.
4697
4698 Without arguments use the current window.
4699 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4700 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4701 page.
4702 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4703 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4704 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4705 Examples: >
4706 if haslocaldir() == 1
4707 " window local directory case
4708 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4709 " tab-local directory case
4710 else
4711 " global directory case
4712 endif
4713
4714 " current window
4715 :echo haslocaldir()
4716 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4717 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4718 " window n in current tab page
4719 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4720 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4721 " window n in tab page m
4722 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4723 " tab page m
4724 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4725<
4726 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4727 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4728
4729hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4730 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4731 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4732 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4733 indicated by {mode}.
4734 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4735 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4736 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4737 Command-line mode.
4738 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4739 buffer are checked for a match.
4740 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4741 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4742 n Normal mode
4743 v Visual and Select mode
4744 x Visual mode
4745 s Select mode
4746 o Operator-pending mode
4747 i Insert mode
4748 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4749 c Command-line mode
4750 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4751
4752 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4753 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4754 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4755 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4756 :endif
4757< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4758 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4759
4760 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4761 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4762
4763histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4764 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4765 one of: *hist-names*
4766 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4767 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4768 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4769 "input" or "@" input line history
4770 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4771 empty the current or last used history
4772 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4773 character is sufficient.
4774 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4775 shifted to become the newest entry.
4776 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4777 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4778
4779 Example: >
4780 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4781 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4782< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4783
4784 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4785 second argument: >
4786 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4787
4788histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4789 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4790 for the possible values of {history}.
4791
4792 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4793 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4794 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4795 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4796 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4797 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4798 be removed if it exists.
4799
4800 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4801 is returned.
4802
4803 Examples:
4804 Clear expression register history: >
4805 :call histdel("expr")
4806<
4807 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4808 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4809<
4810 The following three are equivalent: >
4811 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4812 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004813 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004814<
4815 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4816 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4817 :call histdel("search", -1)
4818 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4819<
4820 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4821 GetHistory()->histdel()
4822
4823histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4824 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4825 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4826 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4827 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4828 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4829
4830 Examples:
4831 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004832 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004833
4834< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4835 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4836 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4837<
4838 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4839 GetHistory()->histget()
4840
4841histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4842 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4843 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4844 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4845
4846 Example: >
4847 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4848
4849< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4850 GetHistory()->histnr()
4851<
4852hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4853 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4854 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4855 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4856 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4857 item.
4858 *highlight_exists()*
4859 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4860
4861 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4862 GetName()->hlexists()
4863<
4864hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4865 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4866 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4867 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4868 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4869
4870 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4871 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4872 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4873 resolved highlight group are returned.
4874
4875 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4876 following items:
4877 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4878 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4879 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4880 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4881 ctermbg cterm background color.
4882 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4883 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4884 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4885 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4886 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4887 group link is a default link. See
4888 |highlight-default|.
4889 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4890 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4891 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4892 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4893 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4894 id highlight group ID.
4895 linksto linked highlight group name.
4896 See |:highlight-link|.
4897 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4898 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4899 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4900 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4901
4902 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4903 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4904 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4905 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4906
4907 Example(s): >
4908 :echo hlget()
4909 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4910 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4911<
4912 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4913 GetName()->hlget()
4914<
4915hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4916 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4917 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4918 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4919 supported items in this dictionary.
4920
4921 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4922 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4923
4924 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4925 a link for an existing highlight group
4926 with attributes.
4927
4928 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4929 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4930 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4931 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4932 modified.
4933
4934 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4935 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4936 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4937 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4938
4939 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4940 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4941
4942 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4943
4944 Example(s): >
4945 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4946 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4947 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4948 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4949 :let l = hlget()
4950 :call hlset(l)
4951 " clear the Search highlight group
4952 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4953 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4954 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4955 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4956 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4957 " remove the MyHlg group link
4958 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4959 " clear the attributes and a link
4960 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4961 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4962<
4963 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4964 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4965<
4966 *hlID()*
4967hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4968 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4969 zero is returned.
4970 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4971 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4972 "Comment" group: >
4973 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4974< *highlightID()*
4975 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4976
4977 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4978 GetName()->hlID()
4979
4980hostname() *hostname()*
4981 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4982 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4983 256 characters long are truncated.
4984
4985iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4986 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4987 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4988 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4989 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4990 are replaced with "?".
4991 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4992 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4993 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4994 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4995 can be done.
4996 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4997 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4998 UTF-8 and use: >
4999 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
5000< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
5001 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
5002 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
5003
5004 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5005 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
5006<
5007 *indent()*
5008indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
5009 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
5010 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
5011 |getline()|.
5012 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
5013 error is given.
5014
5015 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5016 GetLnum()->indent()
5017
5018index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005019 Find {expr} in {object} and return its index. See
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005020 |indexof()| for using a lambda to select the item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005021
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005022 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
5023 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
5024 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
5025 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005026 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case matters as indicated by
5027 the {ic} argument.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005028
5029 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
5030 value is equal to {expr}.
5031
5032 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
5033 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005034
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005035 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
5036 case must match.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005037
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005038 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
5039 Example: >
5040 :let idx = index(words, "the")
5041 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
5042
5043< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5044 GetObject()->index(what)
5045
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005046indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]) *indexof()*
5047 Returns the index of an item in {object} where {expr} is
5048 v:true. {object} must be a |List| or a |Blob|.
5049
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005050 If {object} is a |List|, evaluate {expr} for each item in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005051 List until the expression is v:true and return the index of
5052 this item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005053
5054 If {object} is a |Blob| evaluate {expr} for each byte in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005055 Blob until the expression is v:true and return the index of
5056 this byte.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005057
5058 {expr} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
5059
5060 If {expr} is a |string|: If {object} is a |List|, inside
5061 {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current List item and
5062 |v:val| has the value of the item. If {object} is a |Blob|,
5063 inside {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current byte and
5064 |v:val| has the byte value.
5065
5066 If {expr} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
5067 1. the key or the index of the current item.
5068 2. the value of the current item.
5069 The function must return |TRUE| if the item is found and the
5070 search should stop.
5071
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005072 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005073 following items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005074 startidx start evaluating {expr} at the item with this
5075 index; may be negative for an item relative to
5076 the end
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005077 Returns -1 when {expr} evaluates to v:false for all the items.
5078 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005079 :let l = [#{n: 10}, #{n: 20}, #{n: 30}]
5080 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20")
5081 :echo indexof(l, {i, v -> v.n == 30})
5082 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20", #{startidx: 1})
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005083
5084< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5085 mylist->indexof(expr)
5086
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005087input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
5088 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
5089 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
5090 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
5091 in the prompt to start a new line.
5092 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
5093 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
5094 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
5095 for lines typed for input().
5096 Example: >
5097 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
5098 : echo "Cheers!"
5099 :endif
5100<
5101 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
5102 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
5103 Example: >
5104 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
5105
5106< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
5107 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
5108 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
5109 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
5110 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
5111 more information. Example: >
5112 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
5113<
5114 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
5115 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
5116 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
5117 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
5118 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
5119 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
5120 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
5121 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
5122 |:execute| or |:normal|.
5123
5124 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005125 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005126 :function GetFoo()
5127 : call inputsave()
5128 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
5129 : call inputrestore()
5130 :endfunction
5131
5132< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5133 GetPrompt()->input()
5134
5135inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
5136 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
5137 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
5138 Example: >
5139 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
5140 :if n != ""
5141 : let &sw = n
5142 :endif
5143< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
5144 omitted an empty string is returned.
5145 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
5146 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
5147 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
5148
5149 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5150 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
5151
5152inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
5153 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
5154 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
5155 enter a number, which is returned.
5156 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
5157 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
5158 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
5159 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
5160 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
5161 length of {textlist} is returned.
5162 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
5163 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
5164 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
5165 Example: >
5166 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
5167 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
5168
5169< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5170 GetChoices()->inputlist()
5171
5172inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
5173 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
5174 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
5175 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
5176 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
5177
5178inputsave() *inputsave()*
5179 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
5180 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
5181 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
5182 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
5183 many inputrestore() calls.
5184 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
5185
5186inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
5187 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
5188 two exceptions:
5189 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
5190 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
5191 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
5192 |history| stack.
5193 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
5194 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
5195 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
5196
5197 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5198 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
5199
5200insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
5201 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
5202 of it.
5203
5204 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
5205 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
5206 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
5207 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
5208
5209 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
5210 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
5211 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
5212 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
5213< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
5214 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
5215 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
5216
5217 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5218 mylist->insert(item)
Yegappan Lakshmanancd39b692023-10-02 12:50:45 -07005219<
5220 *instanceof()* *E614* *E616* *E693*
5221instanceof({object}, {class})
5222 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the {object}
Ernie Rael2025af12023-12-12 16:58:00 +01005223 argument is a direct or indirect instance of a |Class|,
5224 |Interface|, or class |:type| alias specified by {class}.
5225 If {class} is varargs, the function returns |TRUE| when
Yegappan Lakshmanancd39b692023-10-02 12:50:45 -07005226 {object} is an instance of any of the specified classes.
LemonBoyafe04662023-08-23 21:08:11 +02005227 Example: >
Ernie Rael2025af12023-12-12 16:58:00 +01005228 instanceof(animal, Dog, Cat)
LemonBoyafe04662023-08-23 21:08:11 +02005229
5230< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5231 myobj->instanceof(mytype)
5232
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005233interrupt() *interrupt()*
5234 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
5235 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
5236 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
5237 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
5238 :function s:check_typoname(file)
5239 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
5240 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
5241 : call interrupt()
5242 : endif
5243 :endfunction
5244 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
5245
5246invert({expr}) *invert()*
5247 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
5248 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
5249 :let bits = invert(bits)
5250< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5251 :let bits = bits->invert()
5252
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005253isabsolutepath({path}) *isabsolutepath()*
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005254 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
5255 absolute path.
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005256 On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005257 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
5258 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
5259 are always absolute.
5260 Example: >
5261 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
5262 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
5263 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
5264 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
5265 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005266<
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005267 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5268 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
5269
5270
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005271isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
5272 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
5273 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
5274 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
5275 is any expression, which is used as a String.
5276
5277 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5278 GetName()->isdirectory()
5279
5280isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
5281 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
5282 infinity, otherwise 0. >
5283 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
5284< 1 >
5285 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
5286< -1
5287
5288 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5289 Compute()->isinf()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005290
5291islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
5292 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
5293 name of a locked variable.
5294 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
5295 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
5296 Example: >
5297 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
5298 :lockvar 1 alist
5299 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
5300 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
5301
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00005302< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
5303 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
5304 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
5305 |exists()| to check for existence.
5306 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005307
5308 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5309 GetName()->islocked()
5310
5311isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
5312 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
5313 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
5314< 1
5315
5316 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5317 Compute()->isnan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005318
5319items({dict}) *items()*
5320 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
5321 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
5322 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
5323 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
5324 Example: >
5325 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005326 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005327 endfor
Yegappan Lakshmanan49cdd622023-12-24 11:01:23 +01005328<
5329 A List or a String argument is also supported. In these
5330 cases, items() returns a List with the index and the value at
5331 the index.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005332
Yegappan Lakshmanan49cdd622023-12-24 11:01:23 +01005333 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005334 mydict->items()
5335
5336job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
5337
5338
5339join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
5340 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
5341 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
5342 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
5343 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
5344 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005345 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005346< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
5347 converted into a string like with |string()|.
5348 The opposite function is |split()|.
5349
5350 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5351 mylist->join()
5352
5353js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
5354 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
5355 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
5356 - Strings can be in single quotes.
5357 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
5358 result in v:none items.
5359
5360 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5361 ReadObject()->js_decode()
5362
5363js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
5364 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
5365 - Object key names are not in quotes.
5366 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
5367 commas.
5368 For example, the Vim object:
5369 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
5370 Will be encoded as:
5371 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
5372 While json_encode() would produce:
5373 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
5374 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
5375 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
5376
5377 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5378 GetObject()->js_encode()
5379
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005380json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005381 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
5382 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
5383 JSON and Vim values.
5384 The decoding is permissive:
5385 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
5386 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
5387 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
5388 same as {"1":2}.
5389 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
5390 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
5391 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
5392 are accepted.
5393 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
5394 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
5395 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
5396 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
5397 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
5398 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
5399 character in string) for "\t".
5400 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
5401 and results in v:none.
5402 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
5403 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
5404 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
5405 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
5406 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
5407 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
5408 *E938*
5409 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
5410 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
5411 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
5412
5413 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5414 ReadObject()->json_decode()
5415
5416json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
5417 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
5418 The encoding is specified in:
5419 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005420 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005421 |Number| decimal number
5422 |Float| floating point number
5423 Float nan "NaN"
5424 Float inf "Infinity"
5425 Float -inf "-Infinity"
5426 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
5427 |Funcref| not possible, error
5428 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
5429 used recursively: []
5430 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
5431 used recursively: {}
5432 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
5433 v:false "false"
5434 v:true "true"
5435 v:none "null"
5436 v:null "null"
5437 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
5438 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
5439 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01005440 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
5441 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005442
5443 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5444 GetObject()->json_encode()
5445
5446keys({dict}) *keys()*
5447 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
5448 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
5449
5450 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5451 mydict->keys()
5452
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +01005453keytrans({string}) *keytrans()*
5454 Turn the internal byte representation of keys into a form that
5455 can be used for |:map|. E.g. >
5456 :let xx = "\<C-Home>"
5457 :echo keytrans(xx)
5458< <C-Home>
5459
5460 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5461 "\<C-Home>"->keytrans()
5462
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005463< *len()* *E701*
5464len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
5465 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
5466 used, as with |strlen()|.
5467 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
5468 returned.
5469 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
5470 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
5471 |Dictionary| is returned.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005472 Otherwise an error is given and returns zero.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005473
5474 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5475 mylist->len()
5476
5477< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
5478libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5479 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
5480 with single argument {argument}.
5481 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
5482 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
5483 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
5484 limited.
5485 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
5486 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
5487 to Vim.
5488 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
5489 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
5490 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
5491 null-terminated string.
5492 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
5493
5494 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
5495 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
5496 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
5497 very probably crash.
5498
5499 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
5500 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
5501 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
5502 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
5503 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
5504 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
5505 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
5506 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
5507 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
5508 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
5509
5510 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
5511 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
5512 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
5513 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
5514 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
5515 the DLL is not in the usual places.
5516 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
5517 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
5518 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5519 feature is present}
5520 Examples: >
5521 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
5522
5523< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5524 third argument: >
5525 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
5526<
5527 *libcallnr()*
5528libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5529 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
5530 int instead of a string.
5531 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5532 feature is present}
5533 Examples: >
5534 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
5535 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
5536 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
5537<
5538 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5539 third argument: >
5540 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
5541<
5542
5543line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
5544 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
5545 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005546 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005547 . the cursor position
5548 $ the last line in the current buffer
5549 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
5550 returned)
5551 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
5552 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
5553 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
5554 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
5555 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
5556 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
5557 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
5558 that it's updated right away.
5559 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
5560 then applies to another buffer.
5561 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
5562 |getpos()|.
5563 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
5564 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005565 Returns 0 for invalid values of {expr} and {winid}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005566 Examples: >
5567 line(".") line number of the cursor
5568 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
5569 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005570 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005571<
5572 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
5573 |last-position-jump|.
5574
5575 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5576 GetValue()->line()
5577
5578line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
5579 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
5580 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
5581 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
5582 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
5583 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
5584 below the last line: >
5585 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
5586< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
5587 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
5588 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
5589 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
5590 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
5591
5592 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5593 GetLnum()->line2byte()
5594
5595lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
5596 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
5597 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
5598 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
5599 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01005600 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005601 error is given.
5602
5603 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5604 GetLnum()->lispindent()
5605
5606list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5607 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5608 Examples: >
5609 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5610 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5611< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5612 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5613
5614 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5615
5616 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5617 GetList()->list2blob()
5618
5619list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5620 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5621 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5622 list2str([32]) returns " "
5623 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5624< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5625 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5626< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5627
5628 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5629 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5630 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5631 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5632<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005633 Returns an empty string on error.
5634
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005635 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5636 GetList()->list2str()
5637
5638listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5639 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5640 been made to buffer {buf}.
5641 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5642 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5643 buffer is used.
5644 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5645
5646 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005647 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5648 start first changed line number
5649 end first line number below the change
5650 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005651 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005652 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005653
5654 Example: >
5655 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5656 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5657 endfunc
5658 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5659
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005660< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005661 dictionary with these entries:
5662 lnum the first line number of the change
5663 end the first line below the change
5664 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5665 deleted
5666 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5667 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5668 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5669 character has a value of one.
Bram Moolenaar3c053a12022-10-16 13:11:12 +01005670 When lines are inserted (not when a line is split, e.g. by
5671 typing CR in Insert mode) the values are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005672 lnum line above which the new line is added
5673 end equal to "lnum"
5674 added number of lines inserted
5675 col 1
5676 When lines are deleted the values are:
5677 lnum the first deleted line
5678 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5679 the deletion was done
5680 added negative, number of lines deleted
5681 col 1
5682 When lines are changed:
5683 lnum the first changed line
5684 end the line below the last changed line
5685 added 0
5686 col first column with a change or 1
5687
5688 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5689 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5690 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5691 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5692
5693 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5694 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5695 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5696 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5697
5698 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5699 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5700 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5701
5702 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5703 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5704 of a buffer.
5705 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5706 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5707
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005708 Returns zero if {callback} or {buf} is invalid.
5709
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005710 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5711 second argument: >
5712 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5713
5714listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5715 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5716 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5717
5718 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5719 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5720 buffer is used.
5721
5722 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5723 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5724
5725listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5726 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5727 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5728 removed.
5729
5730 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5731 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5732
5733localtime() *localtime()*
5734 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5735 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5736
5737
5738log({expr}) *log()*
5739 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5740 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5741 (0, inf].
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005742 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005743 Examples: >
5744 :echo log(10)
5745< 2.302585 >
5746 :echo log(exp(5))
5747< 5.0
5748
5749 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5750 Compute()->log()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005751
5752
5753log10({expr}) *log10()*
5754 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5755 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005756 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005757 Examples: >
5758 :echo log10(1000)
5759< 3.0 >
5760 :echo log10(0.01)
5761< -2.0
5762
5763 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5764 Compute()->log10()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005765
5766luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5767 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5768 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5769 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5770 Strings are returned as they are.
5771 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
Bram Moolenaar73e28dc2022-09-17 21:08:33 +01005772 Numbers are converted to |Float| values.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005773 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5774 as-is.
5775 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5776 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5777 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5778 to {expr}.
5779
5780 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5781 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5782
5783< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5784
5785map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5786 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005787 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005788 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5789 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5790 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5791 characters, is replaced.
5792 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5793 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5794 Vim9 script.
5795
5796 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5797
5798 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5799 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5800 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5801 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5802 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5803 current character.
5804 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005805 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005806< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5807
5808 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5809 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5810 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5811 still have to double ' quotes
5812
5813 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5814 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5815 2. the value of the current item.
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00005816 With a legacy script lambda you don't get an error if it only
5817 accepts one argument, but with a Vim9 lambda you get "E1106:
5818 One argument too many", the number of arguments must match.
5819
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005820 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5821 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5822 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005823 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005824 endfunc
5825 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5826< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005827 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005828< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005829 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005830< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005831 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005832<
5833 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5834 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005835 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005836
5837< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5838 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5839 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5840 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5841 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5842 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5843
5844 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5845 mylist->map(expr2)
5846
5847
5848maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5849 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5850 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5851 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005852 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5853 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005854
5855 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005856 returned if {dict} is FALSE, otherwise returns an empty Dict.
5857 When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>" is
5858 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005859
5860 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5861 command.
5862
5863 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5864 "n" Normal
5865 "v" Visual (including Select)
5866 "o" Operator-pending
5867 "i" Insert
5868 "c" Cmd-line
5869 "s" Select
5870 "x" Visual
5871 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5872 "t" Terminal-Job
5873 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5874 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5875
5876 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5877 instead of mappings.
5878
5879 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5880 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005881 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005882 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5883 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5884 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5885 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5886 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5887 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5888 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5889 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5890 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5891 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5892 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5893 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5894 characters will be used:
5895 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5896 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5897 (|mapmode-ic|)
5898 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01005899 (|<SID>|). Negative for special contexts.
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005900 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005901 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005902 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5903 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5904 (|:map-<nowait>|).
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01005905 "abbr" True if this is an abbreviation |abbreviations|.
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005906 "mode_bits" Vim's internal binary representation of "mode".
5907 |mapset()| ignores this; only "mode" is used.
5908 See |maplist()| for usage examples. The values
5909 are from src/vim.h and may change in the future.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005910
5911 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5912 |mapset()|.
5913
5914 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5915 then the global mappings.
5916 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5917 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005918 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005919
5920< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5921 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5922
5923mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5924 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5925 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5926 {name}.
5927 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5928 instead of mappings.
5929 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5930 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5931
5932 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5933 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5934 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5935 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5936 mapcheck("b") no no no
5937
5938 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5939 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5940 mapping for {name} exactly.
5941 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5942 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5943 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5944 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5945 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5946 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5947 then the global mappings.
5948 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5949 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5950 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5951 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5952 :endif
5953< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5954 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5955
5956 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5957 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5958
5959
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005960maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5961 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5962 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5963 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5964 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5965
5966 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5967 vim9script
5968 echo maplist()->filter(
5969 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005970< It can be tricky to find mappings for particular |:map-modes|.
5971 |mapping-dict|'s "mode_bits" can simplify this. For example,
5972 the mode_bits for Normal, Insert or Command-line modes are
5973 0x19. To find all the mappings available in those modes you
5974 can do: >
5975 vim9script
5976 var saved_maps = []
5977 for m in maplist()
5978 if and(m.mode_bits, 0x19) != 0
5979 saved_maps->add(m)
5980 endif
5981 endfor
5982 echo saved_maps->mapnew((_, m) => m.lhs)
5983< The values of the mode_bits are defined in Vim's src/vim.h
5984 file and they can be discovered at runtime using
5985 |:map-commands| and "maplist()". Example: >
5986 vim9script
5987 omap xyzzy <Nop>
5988 var op_bit = maplist()->filter(
5989 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'xyzzy')[0].mode_bits
5990 ounmap xyzzy
5991 echo printf("Operator-pending mode bit: 0x%x", op_bit)
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005992
5993
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005994mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5995 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5996 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5997 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5998 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5999
6000
6001mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01006002mapset({dict})
6003 Restore a mapping from a dictionary, possibly returned by
6004 |maparg()| or |maplist()|. A buffer mapping, when dict.buffer
6005 is true, is set on the current buffer; it is up to the caller
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01006006 to ensure that the intended buffer is the current buffer. This
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01006007 feature allows copying mappings from one buffer to another.
6008 The dict.mode value may restore a single mapping that covers
6009 more than one mode, like with mode values of '!', ' ', 'nox',
6010 or 'v'. *E1276*
6011
6012 In the first form, {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as
6013 for the call to |maparg()|. *E460*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006014 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
6015 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
6016 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
6017 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
6018 nnoremap K somethingelse
6019 ...
6020 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
6021< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01006022 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save/restore the mapping for
6023 all of them, when they might differ.
6024
6025 In the second form, with {dict} as the only argument, mode
6026 and abbr are taken from the dict.
6027 Example: >
6028 vim9script
6029 var save_maps = maplist()->filter(
6030 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'K')
6031 nnoremap K somethingelse
6032 cnoremap K somethingelse2
6033 # ...
6034 unmap K
6035 for d in save_maps
6036 mapset(d)
6037 endfor
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006038
6039
6040match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
6041 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
6042 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
6043 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
6044
6045 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
6046 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
6047 {pat} matches.
6048
6049 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
6050 If there is no match -1 is returned.
6051
6052 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
6053 Example: >
6054 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
6055 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
6056< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
6057 *strpbrk()*
6058 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
6059 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
6060< *strcasestr()*
6061 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
6062 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
6063 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
6064<
6065 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
6066 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
6067 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
6068 first character/item. Example: >
6069 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
6070< result is again "4". >
6071 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
6072< result is again "4". >
6073 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
6074< result is "3".
6075 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
6076 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
6077 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
6078 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
6079 backwards compatible).
6080 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
6081 the index is counted from the end.
6082 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
6083 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
6084
6085 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
6086 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
6087 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
6088 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
6089< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
6090 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
6091 see above.
6092
6093 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
6094 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
6095 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
6096 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
6097 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
6098 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
6099 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
6100 further down in the text.
6101
6102 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6103 GetText()->match('word')
6104 GetList()->match('word')
6105<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00006106 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006107matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
6108 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
6109 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
6110 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
6111 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
6112 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
6113 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
6114 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
6115 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
6116 concealed.
6117
6118 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
6119 match. A match with a high priority will have its
6120 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
6121 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
6122 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
6123 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
6124 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
6125 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
6126 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
6127 always overrule syntax highlighting.
6128
6129 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
6130 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
6131 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
6132 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
6133 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01006134 respectively. 3 is reserved for use by the |matchparen|
6135 plugin.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01006136 If the {id} argument is not specified or -1, |matchadd()|
Bram Moolenaar9f573a82022-09-29 13:50:08 +01006137 automatically chooses a free ID, which is at least 1000.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006138
6139 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
6140 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
6141 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
6142 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
6143
6144 conceal Special character to show instead of the
6145 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
6146 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
6147 window Instead of the current window use the
6148 window with this number or window ID.
6149
6150 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
6151 the |:match| commands.
6152
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006153 Returns -1 on error.
6154
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006155 Example: >
6156 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
6157 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
6158< Deletion of the pattern: >
6159 :call matchdelete(m)
6160
6161< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
6162 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
6163 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
6164
6165 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6166 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
6167<
6168 *matchaddpos()*
6169matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
6170 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
6171 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
6172 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
6173 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
6174 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
6175 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
6176
6177 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
6178 these:
6179 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
6180 line has number 1.
6181 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
6182 number will be highlighted.
6183 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
6184 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
6185 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
6186 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
6187 be highlighted.
6188 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
6189 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
6190
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006191 Returns -1 on error.
6192
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006193 Example: >
6194 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
6195 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
6196< Deletion of the pattern: >
6197 :call matchdelete(m)
6198
6199< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
6200 |getmatches()|.
6201
6202 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6203 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
6204
6205matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
6206 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
6207 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
6208 Return a |List| with two elements:
6209 The name of the highlight group used
6210 The pattern used.
6211 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
6212 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
6213 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
6214 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
6215 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
6216
6217 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6218 GetMatch()->matcharg()
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006219<
6220 *matchbufline()*
6221matchbufline({buf}, {pat}, {lnum}, {end}, [, {dict}])
6222 Returns the |List| of matches in lines from {lnum} to {end} in
6223 buffer {buf} where {pat} matches.
6224
6225 {lnum} and {end} can either be a line number or the string "$"
6226 to refer to the last line in {buf}.
6227
6228 The {dict} argument supports following items:
6229 submatches include submatch information (|/\(|)
6230
6231 For each match, a |Dict| with the following items is returned:
6232 byteidx starting byte index of the match
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08006233 lnum line number where there is a match
6234 text matched string
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006235 Note that there can be multiple matches in a single line.
6236
6237 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
6238 |bufload()| if needed.
6239
6240 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
6241 {lnum} or {end} is not valid then an error is given and an
6242 empty |List| is returned.
6243
6244 Examples: >
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08006245 " Assuming line 3 in buffer 5 contains "a"
6246 :echo matchbufline(5, '\<\k\+\>', 3, 3)
6247 [{'lnum': 3, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'a'}]
6248 " Assuming line 4 in buffer 10 contains "tik tok"
6249 :echo matchbufline(10, '\<\k\+\>', 1, 4)
6250 [{'lnum': 4, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'tik'}, {'lnum': 4, 'byteidx': 4, 'text': 'tok'}]
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006251<
6252 If {submatch} is present and is v:true, then submatches like
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08006253 "\1", "\2", etc. are also returned. Example: >
6254 " Assuming line 2 in buffer 2 contains "acd"
6255 :echo matchbufline(2, '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)', 2, 2
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006256 \ {'submatches': v:true})
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08006257 [{'lnum': 2, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'acd', 'submatches': ['a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']}]
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006258< The "submatches" List always contains 9 items. If a submatch
6259 is not found, then an empty string is returned for that
6260 submatch.
6261
6262 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6263 GetBuffer()->matchbufline('mypat', 1, '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006264
6265matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
6266 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
6267 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
6268 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
6269 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
6270 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
6271 window ID instead of the current window.
6272
6273 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6274 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
6275
6276matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
6277 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
6278 after the match. Example: >
6279 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
6280< results in "7".
6281 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
6282 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
6283 do it with matchend(): >
6284 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
6285 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
6286< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
6287
6288 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6289 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
6290< results in "7". >
6291 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
6292< result is "-1".
6293 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
6294
6295 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6296 GetText()->matchend('word')
6297
6298
6299matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
6300 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
6301 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
6302 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
6303
6304 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
6305 items:
zeertzjq9af2bc02022-05-11 14:15:37 +01006306 matchseq When this item is present return only matches
6307 that contain the characters in {str} in the
6308 given sequence.
Kazuyuki Miyagi47f1a552022-06-17 18:30:03 +01006309 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
6310 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006311
6312 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
6313 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006314 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006315 {str}. The value of this item should be a
6316 string.
6317 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
6318 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
6319 This should accept a dictionary item as the
6320 argument and return the text for that item to
6321 use for fuzzy matching.
6322
6323 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
6324 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
6325 is 256.
6326
6327 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
6328 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
6329
6330 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
6331 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
6332 256, then returns an empty list.
6333
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006334 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
6335 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
6336
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00006337 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006338 matching strings.
6339
6340 Example: >
6341 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
6342< results in ["clay"]. >
6343 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
6344< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6345 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
6346< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6347 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6348 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
6349 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
6350< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6351 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
6352 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
6353< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
6354 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
6355< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
6356 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
6357< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
6358 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
6359 \ {'matchseq': 1})
6360< results in ['two one'].
6361
6362matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
6363 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
6364 strings, the list of character positions where characters
6365 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
6366 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
6367 position.
6368
6369 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
6370 positions for the best match is returned.
6371
6372 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
6373 list with three empty list items is returned.
6374
6375 Example: >
6376 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
6377< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
6378 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
6379< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
6380 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
6381< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
6382
6383matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
6384 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
6385 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
6386 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
6387 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
6388 empty string is used. Example: >
6389 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
6390< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
6391 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
6392
6393 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
6394
6395 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6396 GetText()->matchlist('word')
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006397<
6398 *matchstrlist()*
6399matchstrlist({list}, {pat} [, {dict}])
6400 Returns the |List| of matches in {list} where {pat} matches.
6401 {list} is a |List| of strings. {pat} is matched against each
6402 string in {list}.
6403
6404 The {dict} argument supports following items:
6405 submatches include submatch information (|/\(|)
6406
6407 For each match, a |Dict| with the following items is returned:
6408 byteidx starting byte index of the match.
6409 idx index in {list} of the match.
6410 text matched string
6411 submatches a List of submatches. Present only if
6412 "submatches" is set to v:true in {dict}.
6413
6414 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08006415 :echo matchstrlist(['tik tok'], '\<\k\+\>')
6416 [{'idx': 0, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'tik'}, {'idx': 0, 'byteidx': 4, 'text': 'tok'}]
6417 :echo matchstrlist(['a', 'b'], '\<\k\+\>')
6418 [{'idx': 0, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'a'}, {'idx': 1, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'b'}]
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006419<
6420 If "submatches" is present and is v:true, then submatches like
6421 "\1", "\2", etc. are also returned. Example: >
6422 :echo matchstrlist(['acd'], '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)',
6423 \ #{submatches: v:true})
6424 [{'idx': 0, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'acd', 'submatches': ['a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']}]
6425< The "submatches" List always contains 9 items. If a submatch
6426 is not found, then an empty string is returned for that
6427 submatch.
6428
6429 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6430 GetListOfStrings()->matchstrlist('mypat')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006431
6432matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
6433 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
6434 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
6435< results in "ing".
6436 When there is no match "" is returned.
6437 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6438 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
6439< results in "ing". >
6440 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
6441< result is "".
6442 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
6443 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6444
6445 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6446 GetText()->matchstr('word')
6447
6448matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
6449 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
6450 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
6451 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
6452< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
6453 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
6454 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6455 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
6456< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
6457 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
6458< result is ["", -1, -1].
6459 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
6460 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
6461 end position of the match are returned. >
6462 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
6463< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
6464 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6465
6466 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6467 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
6468<
6469
6470 *max()*
6471max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6472 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
6473
6474< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6475 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
6476 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6477 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6478 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6479
6480 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6481 mylist->max()
6482
6483
6484menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
6485 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
6486 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
6487 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
6488 menu names are returned.
6489
6490 {mode} can be one of these strings:
6491 "n" Normal
6492 "v" Visual (including Select)
6493 "o" Operator-pending
6494 "i" Insert
6495 "c" Cmd-line
6496 "s" Select
6497 "x" Visual
6498 "t" Terminal-Job
6499 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6500 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
6501 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
6502
6503 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
6504 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
6505 display display name (name without '&')
6506 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
6507 Refer to |:menu-enable|
6508 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
6509 |toolbar-icon|
6510 iconidx index of a built-in icon
6511 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
6512 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
6513 characters will be used:
6514 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6515 name menu item name.
6516 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
6517 remappable else v:false.
6518 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
6519 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
6520 string has special characters translated like
6521 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
6522 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
6523 "<Nop>" is returned.
6524 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
6525 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
6526 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
6527 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
6528 silent v:true if the menu item is created
6529 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
6530 submenus |List| containing the names of
6531 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
6532 item has submenus.
6533
6534 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
6535
6536 Examples: >
6537 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
6538 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
6539
6540 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
6541 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
6542 let m = menu_info(a:name)
6543 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
6544 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
6545 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
6546 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
6547 endfor
6548 endfunc
6549 new
6550 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
6551 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
6552 endfor
6553<
6554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6555 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
6556
6557
6558< *min()*
6559min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6560 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
6561
6562< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6563 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
6564 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6565 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6566 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6567
6568 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6569 mylist->min()
6570
6571< *mkdir()* *E739*
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006572mkdir({name} [, {flags} [, {prot}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006573 Create directory {name}.
6574
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006575 When {flags} is present it must be a string. An empty string
6576 has no effect.
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006577
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006578 If {flags} contains "p" then intermediate directories are
6579 created as necessary.
6580
6581 If {flags} contains "D" then {name} is deleted at the end of
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006582 the current function, as with: >
6583 defer delete({name}, 'd')
6584<
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006585 If {flags} contains "R" then {name} is deleted recursively at
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006586 the end of the current function, as with: >
6587 defer delete({name}, 'rf')
6588< Note that when {name} has more than one part and "p" is used
6589 some directories may already exist. Only the first one that
6590 is created and what it contains is scheduled to be deleted.
6591 E.g. when using: >
6592 call mkdir('subdir/tmp/autoload', 'pR')
6593< and "subdir" already exists then "subdir/tmp" will be
6594 scheduled for deletion, like with: >
6595 defer delete('subdir/tmp', 'rf')
6596< Note that if scheduling the defer fails the directory is not
6597 deleted. This should only happen when out of memory.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006598
6599 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
6600 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
6601 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
6602 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
6603 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
6604 created with 0o755.
6605 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006606 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006607
6608< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6609
6610 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
6611 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
6612 "p" option the call will fail.
6613
6614 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
6615 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
6616 failed.
6617
6618 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
6619 :if exists("*mkdir")
6620
6621< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6622 GetName()->mkdir()
6623<
6624 *mode()*
6625mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
6626 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
6627 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
6628 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
6629 Also see |state()|.
6630
6631 n Normal
6632 no Operator-pending
6633 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
6634 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
6635 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
6636 CTRL-V is one character
6637 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
6638 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
6639 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
6640 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
6641 v Visual by character
6642 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6643 V Visual by line
6644 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6645 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
6646 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6647 s Select by character
6648 S Select by line
6649 CTRL-S Select blockwise
6650 i Insert
6651 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
6652 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6653 R Replace |R|
6654 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6655 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6656 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
6657 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6658 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6659 c Command-line editing
h-east71ebf3b2023-09-03 17:12:55 +02006660 ct Command-line editing via Terminal-Job mode
zeertzjqfcaeb3d2023-11-28 20:46:29 +01006661 cr Command-line editing overstrike mode |c_<Insert>|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006662 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
zeertzjqfcaeb3d2023-11-28 20:46:29 +01006663 cvr Vim Ex mode while in overstrike mode |c_<Insert>|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006664 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
6665 r Hit-enter prompt
6666 rm The -- more -- prompt
6667 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
6668 ! Shell or external command is executing
6669 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
6670
6671 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
6672 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
6673 "c" or "n".
6674 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
6675 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
6676 the leading character(s).
6677 Also see |visualmode()|.
6678
6679 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6680 DoFull()->mode()
6681
6682mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
6683 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
6684 converted to Vim data structures.
6685 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
6686 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
6687 returned as Vim |Lists|.
6688 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
6689 converted to strings.
6690 All other types are converted to string with display function.
6691 Examples: >
6692 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
6693 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
6694 :echo mzeval("l")
6695 :echo mzeval("h")
6696<
6697 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6698 to {expr}.
6699
6700 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6701 GetExpr()->mzeval()
6702<
6703 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
6704
6705nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
6706 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
6707 that is not blank. Example: >
6708 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
6709< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6710 below it, zero is returned.
6711 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6712 See also |prevnonblank()|.
6713
6714 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6715 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
6716
6717nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
6718 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
6719 value {expr}. Examples: >
6720 nr2char(64) returns "@"
6721 nr2char(32) returns " "
6722< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
6723 Example for "utf-8": >
6724 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
6725< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
6726 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
6727 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
6728 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
6729 string, thus results in an empty string.
6730 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
6731 let list = [65, 66, 67]
6732 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
6733< Result: "ABC"
6734
6735 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6736 GetNumber()->nr2char()
6737
6738or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
6739 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
6740 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006741 Also see `and()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006742 Example: >
6743 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
6744< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6745 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
6746
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006747< Rationale: The reason this is a function and not using the "|"
6748 character like many languages, is that Vi has always used "|"
6749 to separate commands. In many places it would not be clear if
6750 "|" is an operator or a command separator.
6751
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006752
6753pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
6754 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
6755 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
6756 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
6757 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
6758 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
6759 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
6760< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
6761>
6762 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
6763< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
6764 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006765 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006766
6767 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6768 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6769
6770perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
6771 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
6772 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
6773 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
6774 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
6775 reference to it.
6776 Example: >
6777 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6778< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6779
6780 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6781 to {expr}.
6782
6783 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6784 GetExpr()->perleval()
6785
6786< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6787
6788
6789popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6790
6791
6792pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6793 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6794 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006795 Returns 0.0 if {x} or {y} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006796 Examples: >
6797 :echo pow(3, 3)
6798< 27.0 >
6799 :echo pow(2, 16)
6800< 65536.0 >
6801 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6802< 2.0
6803
6804 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6805 Compute()->pow(3)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006806
6807prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6808 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6809 that is not blank. Example: >
6810 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6811< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6812 above it, zero is returned.
6813 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6814 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6815
6816 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6817 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6818
6819printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6820 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6821 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6822 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6823< May result in:
6824 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6825
6826 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6827 argument: >
6828 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006829<
6830 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006831
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006832 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006833 %s string
6834 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6835 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6836 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6837 %c single byte
6838 %d decimal number
6839 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6840 %x hex number
6841 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6842 %X hex number using upper case letters
6843 %o octal number
6844 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6845 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6846 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6847 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6848 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6849 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6850 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6851 %% the % character itself
6852
6853 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6854 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6855 the result.
6856
6857 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6858 arguments appear in sequence:
6859
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02006860 % [pos-argument] [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6861
6862 pos-argument
6863 At most one positional argument specifier. These
6864 take the form {n$}, where n is >= 1.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006865
6866 flags
6867 Zero or more of the following flags:
6868
6869 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6870 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6871 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6872 of the number is increased to force the first
6873 character of the output string to a zero (except
6874 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6875 precision of zero).
6876 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6877 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6878 prepended to it.
6879 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6880 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6881 prepended to it.
6882
6883 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6884 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6885 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6886 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6887 flag is ignored.
6888
6889 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6890 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6891 The converted value is padded on the right with
6892 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6893 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6894
6895 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6896 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6897
6898 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6899 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6900 a space if both are used.
6901
6902 field-width
6903 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6904 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6905 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6906 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6907 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6908 conversion the count is in cells.
6909
6910 .precision
6911 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6912 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6913 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6914 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6915 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6916 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6917 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6918 string for S conversions.
6919 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6920 the decimal point.
6921
6922 type
6923 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6924 be applied, see below.
6925
6926 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6927 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6928 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6929 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6930 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6931 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6932 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6933< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6934 "width" bytes.
6935
Dominique Pellé17dca3c2023-12-14 20:36:32 +01006936 If the argument to be formatted is specified using a
6937 positional argument specifier, and a '*' is used to indicate
6938 that a number argument is to be used to specify the width or
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02006939 precision, the argument(s) to be used must also be specified
6940 using a {n$} positional argument specifier. See |printf-$|.
6941
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006942 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6943
6944 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6945 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6946 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6947 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6948 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6949 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6950 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6951 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6952 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6953 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6954 zeros.
6955 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6956 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6957 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6958 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6959 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
Christ van Willegenaa90d4f2023-09-03 17:22:37 +02006960 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is a long
6961 integer. The size will be 32 bits or 64 bits
6962 depending on your platform.
6963 The "ll" modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6964 The b and B conversion specifiers never take a width
6965 modifier and always assume their argument is a 64 bit
6966 integer.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006967 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6968 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6969
6970 i alias for d
6971 D alias for ld
6972 U alias for lu
6973 O alias for lo
6974
6975 *printf-c*
6976 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6977 resulting character is written.
6978
6979 *printf-s*
6980 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6981 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6982 specified are used.
6983 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6984 automatically converted to text with the same format
6985 as ":echo".
6986 *printf-S*
6987 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6988 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6989 number specified are used.
6990
6991 *printf-f* *E807*
6992 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6993 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6994 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6995 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6996 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6997 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6998 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6999 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
7000 Example: >
7001 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
7002< 12.12
7003 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
7004 Use |round()| when in doubt.
7005
7006 *printf-e* *printf-E*
7007 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
7008 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
7009 precision specifies the number of digits after the
7010 decimal point, like with 'f'.
7011
7012 *printf-g* *printf-G*
7013 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
7014 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
7015 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
7016 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
7017 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
7018 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
7019 results in 1.0e7.
7020
7021 *printf-%*
7022 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
7023 complete conversion specification is "%%".
7024
7025 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
7026 accepted and automatically converted.
7027 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
7028 is also accepted and automatically converted.
7029 Any other argument type results in an error message.
7030
7031 *E766* *E767*
7032 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
7033 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
7034 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
7035
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007036 *printf-$*
7037 In certain languages, error and informative messages are
7038 more readable when the order of words is different from the
Christian Brabandtee17b6f2023-09-09 11:23:50 +02007039 corresponding message in English. To accommodate translations
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007040 having a different word order, positional arguments may be
7041 used to indicate this. For instance: >
7042
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007043 #, c-format
7044 msgid "%s returning %s"
7045 msgstr "waarde %2$s komt terug van %1$s"
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007046<
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007047 In this example, the sentence has its 2 string arguments
7048 reversed in the output. >
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007049
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007050 echo printf(
7051 "In The Netherlands, vim's creator's name is: %1$s %2$s",
7052 "Bram", "Moolenaar")
7053< In The Netherlands, vim's creator's name is: Bram Moolenaar >
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007054
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007055 echo printf(
7056 "In Belgium, vim's creator's name is: %2$s %1$s",
7057 "Bram", "Moolenaar")
7058< In Belgium, vim's creator's name is: Moolenaar Bram
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007059
7060 Width (and precision) can be specified using the '*' specifier.
7061 In this case, you must specify the field width position in the
7062 argument list. >
7063
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007064 echo printf("%1$*2$.*3$d", 1, 2, 3)
7065< 001 >
7066 echo printf("%2$*3$.*1$d", 1, 2, 3)
7067< 2 >
7068 echo printf("%3$*1$.*2$d", 1, 2, 3)
7069< 03 >
7070 echo printf("%1$*2$.*3$g", 1.4142, 2, 3)
7071< 1.414
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007072
7073 You can mix specifying the width and/or precision directly
7074 and via positional arguments: >
7075
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007076 echo printf("%1$4.*2$f", 1.4142135, 6)
7077< 1.414214 >
7078 echo printf("%1$*2$.4f", 1.4142135, 6)
7079< 1.4142 >
7080 echo printf("%1$*2$.*3$f", 1.4142135, 6, 2)
7081< 1.41
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007082
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02007083 *E1500*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007084 You cannot mix positional and non-positional arguments: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007085 echo printf("%s%1$s", "One", "Two")
7086< E1500: Cannot mix positional and non-positional arguments:
7087 %s%1$s
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007088
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02007089 *E1501*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007090 You cannot skip a positional argument in a format string: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007091 echo printf("%3$s%1$s", "One", "Two", "Three")
7092< E1501: format argument 2 unused in $-style format:
7093 %3$s%1$s
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007094
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02007095 *E1502*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007096 You can re-use a [field-width] (or [precision]) argument: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007097 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$d", 1, 2)
7098< 1 at width 2 is: 01
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007099
7100 However, you can't use it as a different type: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007101 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$ld is: %01$*2$d", 1, 2)
7102< E1502: Positional argument 2 used as field width reused as
7103 different type: long int/int
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007104
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02007105 *E1503*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007106 When a positional argument is used, but not the correct number
7107 or arguments is given, an error is raised: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007108 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$.*3$d", 1, 2)
7109< E1503: Positional argument 3 out of bounds: %1$d at width
7110 %2$d is: %01$*2$.*3$d
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007111
7112 Only the first error is reported: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007113 echo printf("%01$*2$.*3$d %4$d", 1, 2)
7114< E1503: Positional argument 3 out of bounds: %01$*2$.*3$d
7115 %4$d
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007116
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02007117 *E1504*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007118 A positional argument can be used more than once: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007119 echo printf("%1$s %2$s %1$s", "One", "Two")
7120< One Two One
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007121
7122 However, you can't use a different type the second time: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007123 echo printf("%1$s %2$s %1$d", "One", "Two")
7124< E1504: Positional argument 1 type used inconsistently:
7125 int/string
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007126
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02007127 *E1505*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007128 Various other errors that lead to a format string being
7129 wrongly formatted lead to: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007130 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$.3$d", 1, 2)
7131< E1505: Invalid format specifier: %1$d at width %2$d is:
7132 %01$*2$.3$d
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007133
Christ van Willegenea746f92023-10-05 20:48:36 +02007134 *E1507*
zeertzjq27e12c72023-10-07 01:34:04 +08007135 This internal error indicates that the logic to parse a
7136 positional format argument ran into a problem that couldn't be
7137 otherwise reported. Please file a bug against Vim if you run
7138 into this, copying the exact format string and parameters that
7139 were used.
Christ van Willegenea746f92023-10-05 20:48:36 +02007140
7141
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007142prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
7143 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
7144 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
7145
7146 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
7147 string is returned.
7148
7149 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7150 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
7151
7152< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
7153
7154
7155prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
7156 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
7157 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
7158 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
7159
7160 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
7161 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
7162 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
7163 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
7164 line.
7165 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
7166 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
7167 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
7168 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
7169 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
7170 if the user only typed Enter.
7171 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007172 func s:TextEntered(text)
7173 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
7174 stopinsert
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01007175 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
7176 " We assume there is nothing useful to be saved.
7177 set nomodified
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007178 close
7179 else
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01007180 " Do something useful with "a:text". In this example
7181 " we just repeat it.
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007182 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007183 endif
7184 endfunc
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01007185 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007186
7187< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7188 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
7189
7190< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
7191
7192prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
7193 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
7194 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
7195 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
7196
7197 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
7198 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
7199 as in any buffer.
7200
7201 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7202 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
7203
7204< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
7205
7206prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
7207 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
7208 {text} to end in a space.
7209 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
7210 "prompt". Example: >
7211 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
7212<
7213 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7214 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
7215
7216< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
7217
7218prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
7219
7220pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
7221 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
7222 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
7223 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
7224 height nr of items visible
7225 width screen cells
7226 row top screen row (0 first row)
7227 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
7228 size total nr of items
7229 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
7230
7231 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
7232 |CompleteChanged|.
7233
7234pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
7235 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
7236 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
7237 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
7238 popup menu.
7239
7240py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
7241 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
7242 converted to Vim data structures.
7243 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
7244 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
7245 'encoding').
7246 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
7247 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
7248 keys converted to strings.
7249 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7250 to {expr}.
7251
7252 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7253 GetExpr()->py3eval()
7254
7255< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
7256
7257 *E858* *E859*
7258pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
7259 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
7260 converted to Vim data structures.
7261 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
7262 copied though).
7263 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
7264 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
7265 non-string keys result in error.
7266 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7267 to {expr}.
7268
7269 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7270 GetExpr()->pyeval()
7271
7272< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
7273
7274pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
7275 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
7276 converted to Vim data structures.
7277 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
7278 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
7279
7280 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7281 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
7282
7283< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
7284 |+python3| feature}
7285
7286rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
7287 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
7288 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
7289 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
7290 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
7291 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
7292 and updated.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007293 Returns -1 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007294
7295 Examples: >
7296 :echo rand()
7297 :let seed = srand()
7298 :echo rand(seed)
7299 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
7300<
7301
7302 *E726* *E727*
7303range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
7304 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
7305 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
7306 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
7307 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
7308 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
7309 producing a value past {max}).
7310 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
7311 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
7312 start this is an error.
7313 Examples: >
7314 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
7315 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
7316 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
7317 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
7318 range(0) " []
7319 range(2, 0) " error!
7320<
7321 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7322 GetExpr()->range()
7323<
7324
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01007325readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]]) *readblob()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007326 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01007327 If {offset} is specified, read the file from the specified
7328 offset. If it is a negative value, it is used as an offset
7329 from the end of the file. E.g., to read the last 12 bytes: >
7330 readblob('file.bin', -12)
7331< If {size} is specified, only the specified size will be read.
7332 E.g. to read the first 100 bytes of a file: >
7333 readblob('file.bin', 0, 100)
7334< If {size} is -1 or omitted, the whole data starting from
7335 {offset} will be read.
K.Takata43625762022-10-20 13:28:51 +01007336 This can be also used to read the data from a character device
7337 on Unix when {size} is explicitly set. Only if the device
7338 supports seeking {offset} can be used. Otherwise it should be
7339 zero. E.g. to read 10 bytes from a serial console: >
7340 readblob('/dev/ttyS0', 0, 10)
7341< When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007342 the result is an empty |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar5b2a3d72022-10-21 11:25:30 +01007343 When the offset is beyond the end of the file the result is an
7344 empty blob.
7345 When trying to read more bytes than are available the result
7346 is truncated.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007347 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
7348
7349
7350readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
7351 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
7352 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
7353 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
7354 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
7355 argument below for changing the sort order.
7356
7357 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
7358 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
7359 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
7360 be handled.
7361 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
7362 added to the list.
7363 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
7364 to the list.
7365 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
7366 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
7367 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
7368 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
7369 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
7370< To skip hidden and backup files: >
7371 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00007372< *E857*
7373 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007374 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
7375 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
7376
7377 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
7378 Valid values are:
7379 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
7380 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
7381 each character, technically, using
7382 strcmp()) (default)
7383 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
7384 using strcasecmp())
7385 "collate" sort using the collation order
7386 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
7387 (technically using strcoll())
7388 Other values are silently ignored.
7389
7390 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
7391 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
7392 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
7393< If you want to get a directory tree: >
7394 function! s:tree(dir)
7395 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
7396 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007397 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007398 endfunction
7399 echo s:tree(".")
7400<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007401 Returns an empty List on error.
7402
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007403 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7404 GetDirName()->readdir()
7405<
7406readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
7407 Extended version of |readdir()|.
7408 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
7409 information in {directory}.
7410 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
7411 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
7412 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
7413 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
7414 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
7415 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
7416 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
7417 argument, see |readdir()|.
7418
7419 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
7420 following items:
7421 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
7422 name Name of the entry.
7423 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
7424 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
7425 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
7426 type Type of the entry.
7427 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
7428 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
7429 Other symlink "link"
7430 On MS-Windows:
7431 Normal file "file"
7432 Directory "dir"
7433 Junction "junction"
7434 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
7435 Other symlink "link"
7436 Other reparse point "reparse"
7437 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
7438 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
7439 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
7440 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
7441 itself because of performance reasons.
7442
7443 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
7444 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
7445 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
7446 be handled.
7447 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
7448 added to the list.
7449 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
7450 to the list.
7451 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
7452 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
7453 of the entry.
7454 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
7455 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
7456 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
7457<
7458 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
7459 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
7460 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007461<
7462 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7463 GetDirName()->readdirex()
7464<
7465
7466 *readfile()*
7467readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
7468 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
7469 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
7470 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
7471 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
7472 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
7473 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
7474 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
7475 added.
7476 - No CR characters are removed.
7477 Otherwise:
7478 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
7479 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
7480 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
7481 removed from the text.
7482 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
7483 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
7484 lines of a file: >
7485 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
7486 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
7487 :endfor
7488< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
7489 are returned, or as many as there are.
7490 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
7491 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
7492 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
7493 file into a buffer if you need to.
7494 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
7495 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
7496 unmodified.
7497 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
7498 the result is an empty list.
7499 Also see |writefile()|.
7500
7501 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7502 GetFileName()->readfile()
7503
7504reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
7505 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
7506 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
7507 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007508 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007509
7510 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
7511 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
7512 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
7513 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
7514
7515 Examples: >
7516 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
7517 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
7518 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
7519 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
7520<
7521 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7522 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
7523
7524
7525reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
7526 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
7527 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
7528 See |@|.
7529
7530reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
7531 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
7532 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
7533
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007534reltime()
7535reltime({start})
7536reltime({start}, {end}) *reltime()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007537 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
7538 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01007539 the type list<any> can be used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007540 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007541 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float. For
7542 example, to see the time spent in function Work(): >
7543 var startTime = reltime()
7544 Work()
7545 echo startTime->reltime()->reltimestr()
7546<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007547 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time (the
Lifepillar963fd7d2024-01-05 17:44:57 +01007548 representation is system-dependent, it cannot be used as the
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007549 wall-clock time, see |localtime()| for that).
Lifepillar963fd7d2024-01-05 17:44:57 +01007550 With one argument it returns the time passed since the time
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007551 specified in the argument.
7552 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
7553 and {end}.
7554
7555 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007556 reltime(). If there is an error an empty List is returned in
7557 legacy script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007558
7559 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7560 GetStart()->reltime()
7561<
7562 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7563
7564reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
7565 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
7566 Example: >
7567 let start = reltime()
7568 call MyFunction()
7569 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
7570< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
7571 Also see |profiling|.
7572 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
7573 script an error is given.
7574
7575 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7576 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
7577
7578< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7579
7580reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
7581 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
7582 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
7583 microseconds. Example: >
7584 let start = reltime()
7585 call MyFunction()
7586 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
7587< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
Ernie Rael076de792023-03-16 21:43:15 +00007588 The accuracy depends on the system. Use reltimefloat() for the
7589 greatest accuracy which is nanoseconds on some systems.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007590 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
7591 can use split() to remove it. >
7592 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
7593< Also see |profiling|.
7594 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
7595 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
7596
7597 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7598 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
7599
7600< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7601
7602 *remote_expr()* *E449*
7603remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007604 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7605 string, also see |{server}|.
7606
7607 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
7608 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
7609 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
7610 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
7611 "\n").
7612
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007613 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
7614 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
7615 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007616
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007617 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
7618 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007619
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007620 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7621 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7622 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7623 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
7624 and the result will be the empty string.
7625
7626 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
7627 independent of a function currently being active. Except
7628 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
7629 arguments can be evaluated.
7630
7631 Examples: >
7632 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
7633 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
7634<
7635 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7636 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
7637
7638remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
7639 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007640 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007641 This works like: >
7642 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
7643< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
7644 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
7645 to bring itself to the foreground.
7646 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
7647 like foreground() does.
7648 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7649
7650 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7651 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
7652
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01007653< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007654 Win32 console version}
7655
7656
7657remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
7658 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
7659 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
7660 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
7661 name of a variable.
7662 Returns zero if none are available.
7663 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
7664 See also |clientserver|.
7665 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7666 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7667 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007668 :let repl = ""
7669 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007670
7671< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7672 ServerId()->remote_peek()
7673
7674remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
7675 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
7676 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007677 reply is available. Returns an empty string, if a reply is
7678 not available or on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007679 See also |clientserver|.
7680 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7681 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7682 Example: >
7683 :echo remote_read(id)
7684
7685< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7686 ServerId()->remote_read()
7687<
7688 *remote_send()* *E241*
7689remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007690 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7691 string, also see |{server}|.
7692
7693 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
7694 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
7695 |:map|.
7696
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007697 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
7698 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
7699 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007700
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007701 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7702 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7703 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7704
7705 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
7706 up the display.
7707 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007708 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007709 \ remote_read(serverid)
7710
7711 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
7712 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007713 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007714 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
7715<
7716 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7717 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
7718<
7719 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
7720remote_startserver({name})
h-east17b69512023-05-01 22:36:56 +01007721 Become the server {name}. {name} must be a non-empty string.
7722 This fails if already running as a server, when |v:servername|
7723 is not empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007724
7725 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7726 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
7727
7728< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7729
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007730remove({list}, {idx})
7731remove({list}, {idx}, {end}) *remove()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007732 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
7733 return the item.
7734 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7735 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
7736 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
7737 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
7738 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007739 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007740 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007741 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007742 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7743<
7744 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
7745
7746 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7747 mylist->remove(idx)
7748
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007749remove({blob}, {idx})
7750remove({blob}, {idx}, {end})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007751 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
7752 return the byte.
7753 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7754 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
7755 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
7756 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007757 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007758 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007759 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007760 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7761
7762remove({dict}, {key})
7763 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
7764 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007765 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007766< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007767 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007768
7769rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
7770 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
7771 should also work to move files across file systems. The
7772 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
7773 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
7774 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
7775 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7776
7777 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7778 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
7779
7780repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
7781 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
7782 result. Example: >
7783 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
7784< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +01007785 When {expr} is a |List| or a |Blob| the result is {expr}
7786 concatenated {count} times. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007787 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
7788< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
7789
7790 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7791 mylist->repeat(count)
7792
7793resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
7794 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
7795 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
7796 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
7797 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
7798 removed, return {filename}.
7799 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
7800 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
7801 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
7802 stopped after 100 iterations.
7803 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
7804 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
7805 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
7806 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
7807 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
7808
7809 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7810 GetName()->resolve()
7811
7812reverse({object}) *reverse()*
Yegappan Lakshmanan03ff1c22023-05-06 14:08:21 +01007813 Reverse the order of items in {object}. {object} can be a
7814 |List|, a |Blob| or a |String|. For a List and a Blob the
7815 items are reversed in-place and {object} is returned.
7816 For a String a new String is returned.
7817 Returns zero if {object} is not a List, Blob or a String.
7818 If you want a List or Blob to remain unmodified make a copy
7819 first: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007820 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
7821< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7822 mylist->reverse()
7823
7824round({expr}) *round()*
7825 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
7826 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
7827 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
7828 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007829 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007830 Examples: >
7831 echo round(0.456)
7832< 0.0 >
7833 echo round(4.5)
7834< 5.0 >
7835 echo round(-4.5)
7836< -5.0
7837
7838 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7839 Compute()->round()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007840
7841rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
7842 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
7843 converted to Vim data structures.
7844 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
7845 are copied though).
7846 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
7847 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
7848 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
7849 "Object#to_s" method.
7850 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7851 to {expr}.
7852
7853 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7854 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
7855
7856< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
7857
7858screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
7859 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
7860 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
7861 attribute at other positions.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007862 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007863
7864 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7865 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
7866
7867screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
7868 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
7869 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
7870 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
7871 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
7872 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
7873 encodings it may only be the first byte.
7874 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7875 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
7876
7877 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7878 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
7879
7880screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
7881 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
7882 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
7883 composing characters on top of the base character.
7884 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7885 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
7886
7887 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7888 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
7889
7890screencol() *screencol()*
7891 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
7892 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
7893 This function is mainly used for testing.
7894
7895 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
7896 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
7897 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
7898 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
7899 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007900 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007901 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
7902 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
7903<
7904screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
7905 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
7906 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
7907 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
7908 The Dict has these members:
7909 row screen row
7910 col first screen column
7911 endcol last screen column
7912 curscol cursor screen column
7913 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
7914 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
7915 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
7916 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
7917 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
7918 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
7919 width character it would be the same as "col".
7920 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
7921 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
7922 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
7923 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007924 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
7925 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007926 Returns an empty Dict if {winid} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007927
7928 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7929 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
7930
7931screenrow() *screenrow()*
7932 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
7933 cursor. The top line has number one.
7934 This function is mainly used for testing.
7935 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
7936
7937 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7938
7939screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7940 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7941 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7942 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7943 characters.
7944 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7945 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7946
7947 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7948 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7949<
7950 *search()*
7951search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7952 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7953 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7954
7955 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7956 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7957 move. No error message is given.
7958
7959 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7960 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7961 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7962 'e' move to the End of the match
7963 'n' do Not move the cursor
7964 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7965 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7966 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7967 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7968 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7969 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7970
7971 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7972 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7973 flag.
7974
7975 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7976
7977 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7978 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7979 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7980 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01007981 search starts one column after the start of the match. This
7982 matters for overlapping matches. See |cpo-c|. You can also
7983 insert "\ze" to change where the match ends, see |/\ze|.
7984
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007985 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7986 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7987 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7988 file).
7989
7990 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7991 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7992 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7993 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7994 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7995< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7996 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7997 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01007998 *E1285* *E1286* *E1287* *E1288* *E1289*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007999 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
8000 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
8001 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
8002 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
8003 giving the argument.
8004 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
8005
8006 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
8007 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
8008 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
8009 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
8010 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
8011 function reference or a lambda.
8012 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
8013 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
8014 and -1 returned.
8015 *search()-sub-match*
8016 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
8017 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
8018 whole pattern did match.
8019 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
8020
8021 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
8022 flag is used.
8023
8024 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
8025 :let n = 1
8026 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008027 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008028 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
8029 : " first search to find match at start of file
8030 : normal G$
8031 : let flags = "w"
8032 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
8033 : s/foo/bar/g
8034 : let flags = "W"
8035 : endwhile
8036 : update " write the file if modified
8037 : let n = n + 1
8038 :endwhile
8039<
8040 Example for using some flags: >
8041 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
8042< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
8043 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
8044 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
8045 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
8046 line:
8047 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
8048 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
8049 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
8050 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
8051 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
8052
8053 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8054 GetPattern()->search()
8055
8056searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
8057 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
8058 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
8059 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
8060
8061 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
8062 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
8063
8064 key type meaning ~
8065 current |Number| current position of match;
8066 0 if the cursor position is
8067 before the first match
8068 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
8069 "pos", otherwise 0
8070 total |Number| total count of matches found
8071 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
8072 1: recomputing was timed out
8073 2: max count exceeded
8074
8075 For {options} see further down.
8076
8077 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
8078 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
8079 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
8080 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
8081 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
8082
8083 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
8084 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
8085
8086 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
8087 " to 1)
8088 let result = searchcount()
8089<
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01008090 The function is useful to add the count to 'statusline': >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008091 function! LastSearchCount() abort
8092 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
8093 if empty(result)
8094 return ''
8095 endif
8096 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
8097 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
8098 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
8099 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
8100 \ result.current > result.maxcount
8101 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
8102 \ result.current, result.total)
8103 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
8104 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
8105 \ result.current, result.total)
8106 endif
8107 endif
8108 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
8109 \ result.current, result.total)
8110 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008111 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008112
8113 " Or if you want to show the count only when
8114 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008115 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008116 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
8117<
8118 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
8119 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
8120
8121 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
8122 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
8123 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
8124 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
8125 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
8126 call searchcount(#{
8127 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
8128 redrawstatus
8129 endif
8130 endfunction
8131<
8132 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
8133 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
8134
8135 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
8136 " (Note that it also updates search count)
8137 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
8138
8139 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
8140 " search again
8141 call searchcount()
8142<
8143 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
8144 key type meaning ~
8145 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
8146 like |n| or |N| was executed.
8147 otherwise returns the last
8148 computed result (when |n| or
8149 |N| was used when "S" is not
8150 in 'shortmess', or this
8151 function was called).
8152 (default: |TRUE|)
8153 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
8154 and different with |@/|.
8155 this works as same as the
8156 below command is executed
8157 before calling this function >
8158 let @/ = pattern
8159< (default: |@/|)
8160 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
8161 timeout. timeout milliseconds
8162 for recomputing the result
8163 (default: 0)
8164 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
8165 limit. max count of matched
8166 text while recomputing the
8167 result. if search exceeded
8168 total count, "total" value
8169 becomes `maxcount + 1`
8170 (default: 99)
8171 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
8172 when recomputing the result.
8173 this changes "current" result
8174 value. see |cursor()|,
8175 |getpos()|
8176 (default: cursor's position)
8177
8178 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8179 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
8180<
8181searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
8182 Search for the declaration of {name}.
8183
8184 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
8185 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
8186 first match in the function.
8187
8188 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
8189 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
8190 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
8191
8192 Moves the cursor to the found match.
8193 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8194 Example: >
8195 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
8196 echo getline('.')
8197 endif
8198<
8199 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8200 GetName()->searchdecl()
8201<
8202 *searchpair()*
8203searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
8204 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
8205 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
8206 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
8207 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
8208 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
8209 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
8210 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
8211 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
8212 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
8213 given.
8214
8215 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
8216 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
8217 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
8218 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
8219 typical use is: >
8220 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
8221< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
8222
8223 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
8224 |search()|. Additionally:
8225 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
8226 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
8227 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
8228 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
8229 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
8230 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
8231
8232 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
8233 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
8234 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
8235 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
8236 or a string.
8237 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
8238 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
8239 and -1 returned.
8240 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
8241 Anything else makes the function fail.
8242 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
8243 constant it is compiled into instructions.
8244
8245 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
8246
8247 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
8248 patterns are used like it's on.
8249
8250 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
8251 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
8252 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
8253 if 1
8254 if 2
8255 endif 2
8256 endif 1
8257< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
8258 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
8259 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
8260 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
8261 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
8262 "endif 2".
8263 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
8264 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
8265 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
8266 the matching start.
8267
8268 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
8269
8270 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
8271 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
8272
8273< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
8274 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
8275 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
8276 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
8277 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
8278 match.
8279 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
8280
8281 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
8282
8283< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
8284 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
8285 highlighting recognized as strings: >
8286
8287 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
8288 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
8289<
8290 *searchpairpos()*
8291searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
8292 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
8293 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
8294 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
8295 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
8296 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
8297 returns [0, 0]. >
8298
8299 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
8300<
8301 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
8302
8303 *searchpos()*
8304searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
8305 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
8306 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
8307 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
8308 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
8309 returns [0, 0].
8310 Example: >
8311 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
8312
8313< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
8314 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
8315 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
8316< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
8317 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
8318
8319 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8320 GetPattern()->searchpos()
8321
8322server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
8323 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
8324 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
8325 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
8326 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8327 Note:
8328 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
8329 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
8330 before calling any commands that waits for input.
8331 See also |clientserver|.
8332 Example: >
8333 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
8334
8335< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8336 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
8337<
8338serverlist() *serverlist()*
8339 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
8340 When there are no servers or the information is not available
8341 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
8342 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
8343 Example: >
8344 :echo serverlist()
8345<
8346setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
8347 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
8348 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
8349
8350 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
8351 |bufload()| if needed.
8352
8353 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
8354 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
8355
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00008356 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a List of strings
8357 to set multiple lines. If the List extends below the last
8358 line then those lines are added. If the List is empty then
8359 nothing is changed and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008360
8361 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8362
8363 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
8364 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
8365 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
8366 added below the last line.
8367
8368 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
8369 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
8370 error is given.
8371 On success 0 is returned.
8372
8373 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8374 third argument: >
8375 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
8376
8377setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
8378 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
8379 {val}.
8380 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
8381 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
8382 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
8383 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8384 The {varname} argument is a string.
8385 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
8386 Examples: >
8387 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
8388 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
8389< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8390
8391 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8392 third argument: >
8393 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
8394
8395
8396setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
8397 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008398 tells Vim how wide characters are when displayed in the
8399 terminal, counted in screen cells. The values override
8400 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
8401 call setcellwidths([
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00008402 \ [0x111, 0x111, 1],
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008403 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2],
8404 \ ])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008405
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008406< The {list} argument is a List of Lists with each three
8407 numbers: [{low}, {high}, {width}]. *E1109* *E1110*
8408 {low} and {high} can be the same, in which case this refers to
8409 one character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from
8410 {low} to {high} (inclusive). *E1111* *E1114*
K.Takata71933232023-01-20 16:00:55 +00008411 Only characters with value 0x80 and higher can be used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008412
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008413 {width} must be either 1 or 2, indicating the character width
8414 in screen cells. *E1112*
8415 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00008416 range overlaps with another. *E1113*
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008417
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008418 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
8419 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
8420
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008421 To clear the overrides pass an empty {list}: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008422 setcellwidths([]);
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008423
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008424< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008425 the effect for known emoji characters. Move the cursor
8426 through the text to check if the cell widths of your terminal
8427 match with what Vim knows about each emoji. If it doesn't
8428 look right you need to adjust the {list} argument.
8429
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008430
8431setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
8432 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
8433 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
8434
8435 Example:
8436 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
8437 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
8438< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
8439 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
8440< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
8441
8442 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8443 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
8444
8445setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
8446 Set the current character search information to {dict},
8447 which contains one or more of the following entries:
8448
8449 char character which will be used for a subsequent
8450 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
8451 character search
8452 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
8453 0 for backward
8454 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
8455 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
8456 character search
8457
8458 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
8459 from a script: >
8460 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
8461 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
8462 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
8463< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
8464
8465 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8466 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
8467
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01008468setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) *setcmdline()*
8469 Set the command line to {str} and set the cursor position to
8470 {pos}.
8471 If {pos} is omitted, the cursor is positioned after the text.
8472 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
8473 line.
8474
8475 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8476 GetText()->setcmdline()
8477
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008478setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
8479 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
8480 {pos}. The first position is 1.
8481 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
8482 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
8483 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
8484 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
8485 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
8486 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
8487 before inserting the resulting text.
8488 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
8489 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01008490 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
8491 line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008492
8493 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8494 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
8495
8496setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
8497setcursorcharpos({list})
8498 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
8499 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
8500
8501 Example:
8502 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
8503 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
8504< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
8505 call cursor(4, 3)
8506< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
8507
8508 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8509 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
8510
8511
8512setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
8513 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
8514 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
8515
8516< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
8517 See also |expr-env|.
8518
8519 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8520 second argument: >
8521 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
8522
8523setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
8524 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
8525 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
8526 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
8527 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
8528 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
8529 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
8530 characters are not supported.
8531
8532 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
8533 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
8534 would do the same thing.
8535
8536 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
8537
8538 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8539 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
8540<
8541 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
8542
8543
8544setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
8545 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
8546 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
8547 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
8548
8549 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8550 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
8551 added below the last line.
8552 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00008553 converted to a String. When {text} is an empty List then
8554 nothing is changed and FALSE is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008555
8556 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
8557 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
8558 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
8559
8560 Example: >
8561 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
8562
8563< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
8564 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
8565 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
8566< This is equivalent to: >
8567 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
8568 : call setline(n, l)
8569 :endfor
8570
8571< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
8572
8573 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8574 second argument: >
8575 GetText()->setline(lnum)
8576
8577setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
8578 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
8579 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8580 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
8581
8582 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
8583 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
8584 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
8585 Also see |location-list|.
8586
8587 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
8588
8589 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8590 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
8591 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
8592
8593 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8594 second argument: >
8595 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
8596
8597setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
8598 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
8599 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
8600 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
8601 example for |getmatches()|.
8602 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
8603 window ID instead of the current window.
8604
8605 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8606 GetMatches()->setmatches()
8607<
8608 *setpos()*
8609setpos({expr}, {list})
8610 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
8611 . the cursor
8612 'x mark x
8613
8614 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
8615 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
8616 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
8617
8618 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
8619 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
8620 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
8621 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
8622 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
8623 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
8624 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
8625 Does not change the jumplist.
8626
8627 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
8628 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
8629 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
8630 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
8631
8632 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
8633 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
8634 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
8635 character.
8636
8637 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
8638 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
8639 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
8640 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
8641 mark position it is not used.
8642
8643 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
8644 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
8645 before '>.
8646
8647 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
8648 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
8649
8650 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
8651
8652 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
8653 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
8654 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
8655 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
8656 |winrestview()|.
8657
8658 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8659 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
8660
8661setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
8662 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
8663
8664 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8665 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
8666 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
8667 {what}.
8668 *setqflist-what*
8669 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
8670 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
8671 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
8672 entries:
8673
8674 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
8675 buffer
8676 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
8677 present or it is invalid.
8678 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
8679 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
8680 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008681 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008682 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
8683 col column number
8684 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
8685 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008686 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008687 nr error number
8688 text description of the error
8689 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
8690 valid recognized error message
Tom Praschanca6ac992023-08-11 23:26:12 +02008691 user_data custom data associated with the item, can be
8692 any type.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008693
8694 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
8695 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
8696 locate a matching error line.
8697 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
8698 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
8699 item will not be handled as an error line.
8700 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
8701 be used.
8702 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
8703 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
8704 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
8705 cleared.
8706 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
8707 |getqflist()| returns.
8708
8709 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
8710 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
8711 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
8712 new list is created.
8713
8714 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
8715 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
8716 clear the list: >
8717 :call setqflist([], 'r')
8718<
8719 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
8720 freed.
8721
8722 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
8723 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
8724 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
8725 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
8726 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
8727
8728 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
8729 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
8730 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
8731 "lines". If this is not present, then the
8732 'errorformat' option value is used.
8733 See |quickfix-parse|
8734 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
8735 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
8736 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
8737 then the last entry in the list is set as the
8738 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
8739 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
8740 argument.
8741 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
8742 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
8743 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
8744 See |quickfix-parse|
8745 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
8746 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
8747 the last quickfix list.
8748 quickfixtextfunc
8749 function to get the text to display in the
8750 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
8751 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
8752 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
8753 of how to write the function and an example.
8754 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
8755 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
8756 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
8757 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
8758 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
8759 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
8760 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
8761 specify the list.
8762
8763 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
8764 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
8765 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
8766 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
8767<
8768 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8769
8770 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
8771 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
8772 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
8773
8774 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8775 second argument: >
8776 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
8777<
8778 *setreg()*
8779setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
8780 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
8781 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
8782 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
8783 {regname} must be one character.
8784
8785 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
8786 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
8787 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
8788 then the value is appended.
8789
8790 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
8791 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
8792 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
8793 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
8794 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
8795 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
8796 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
8797 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
8798
8799 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
8800 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
8801 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
8802 mode is never selected automatically.
8803 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8804
8805 *E883*
8806 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
8807 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
8808 items act like empty strings.
8809
8810 Examples: >
8811 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
8812 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
8813 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
8814 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
8815
8816< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
8817 register: >
8818 :let var_a = getreginfo()
8819 :call setreg('a', var_a)
8820< or: >
8821 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
8822 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
8823 ....
8824 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
8825< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
8826 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
8827 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
8828 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
8829
8830 You can also change the type of a register by appending
8831 nothing: >
8832 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
8833
8834< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8835 second argument: >
8836 GetText()->setreg('a')
8837
8838settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
8839 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
8840 |t:var|
8841 The {varname} argument is a string.
8842 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8843 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
8844 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
8845 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
8846 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8847
8848 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8849 third argument: >
8850 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
8851
8852settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
8853 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
8854 {val}.
8855 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
8856 use |setwinvar()|.
8857 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8858 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
8859 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8860 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
8861 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
8862 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
8863 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
8864 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
8865 Examples: >
8866 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
8867 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
8868< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8869
8870 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8871 fourth argument: >
8872 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
8873
8874settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
8875 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
8876 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8877
8878 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
8879 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
8880 stack.
8881 *E962*
8882 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
8883 argument:
8884 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
8885 stack is replaced.
8886 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
8887 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
8888 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
8889 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
8890 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
8891
8892 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
8893 stack after the modification.
8894
8895 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8896
8897 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
8898 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
8899 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
8900
8901< Save and restore the tag stack: >
8902 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
8903 " do something else
8904 call settagstack(1003, stack)
8905 unlet stack
8906<
8907 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8908 second argument: >
8909 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
8910
8911setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
8912 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
8913 Examples: >
8914 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
8915 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
8916
8917< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8918 third argument: >
8919 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
8920
8921sha256({string}) *sha256()*
8922 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
8923 checksum of {string}.
8924
8925 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8926 GetText()->sha256()
8927
8928< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
8929
8930shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
8931 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
8932 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008933 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008934 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
8935 quotes.
8936 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
8937 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
8938 {string}.
8939 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
8940 replace all "'" with "'\''".
8941
8942 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
8943 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
8944 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
8945 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
8946 command.
8947
8948 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
8949 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
8950 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
8951 even when inside single quotes.
8952
8953 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
8954 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
8955 escaped a second time.
8956
8957 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
8958 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
8959 character inside single quotes.
8960
8961 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008962 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008963< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8964 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008965 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008966< See also |::S|.
8967
8968 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8969 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8970
8971shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8972 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8973 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8974 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8975 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8976 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8977
8978 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8979 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8980 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8981 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8982
8983 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8984 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8985
8986sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8987
8988
8989simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8990 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8991 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8992 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8993 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8994 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8995 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8996 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8997 standard).
8998 Example: >
8999 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
9000< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
9001 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
9002 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
9003 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
9004 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
9005
9006 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9007 GetName()->simplify()
9008
9009sin({expr}) *sin()*
9010 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
9011 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009012 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009013 Examples: >
9014 :echo sin(100)
9015< -0.506366 >
9016 :echo sin(-4.01)
9017< 0.763301
9018
9019 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9020 Compute()->sin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009021
9022
9023sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
9024 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
9025 [-inf, inf].
9026 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009027 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009028 Examples: >
9029 :echo sinh(0.5)
9030< 0.521095 >
9031 :echo sinh(-0.9)
9032< -1.026517
9033
9034 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9035 Compute()->sinh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009036
9037
9038slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
9039 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
9040 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
9041 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
9042 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
9043 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
9044 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009045 Returns an empty value if {start} or {end} are invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009046
9047 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9048 GetList()->slice(offset)
9049
9050
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009051sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009052 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
9053
9054 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9055 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
9056
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01009057< When {how} is omitted or is a string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009058 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
9059 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
9060 current buffer use |:sort|.
9061
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009062 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
9063 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
9064 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009065
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009066 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009067 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
9068 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
9069 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
9070 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
9071 case. Example: >
9072 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
9073 :language collate en_US.UTF8
9074 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
9075< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
9076>
9077 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
9078 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
9079 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
9080< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
9081 This does not work properly on Mac.
9082
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009083 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009084 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
Bram Moolenaarbe19d782023-03-09 22:06:49 +00009085 strtod() function to parse numbers. Strings, Lists, Dicts and
9086 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0). Note that this won't
9087 sort a list of strings with numbers!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009088
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009089 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009090 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
9091 digits will be used as the number they represent.
9092
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009093 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009094 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
9095
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009096 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009097 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
9098 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
9099 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
9100 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
9101
9102 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
9103 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
9104
9105 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
9106 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
9107 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
9108 same order as they were originally.
9109
9110 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9111 mylist->sort()
9112
9113< Also see |uniq()|.
9114
9115 Example: >
9116 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
9117 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
9118 endfunc
9119 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
9120< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
9121 ignores overflow: >
9122 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
9123 return a:i1 - a:i2
9124 endfunc
9125< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
9126 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
9127<
9128sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
9129 Stop playing all sounds.
9130
9131 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
9132 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
9133
9134 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
9135
9136 *sound_playevent()*
9137sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
9138 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
9139 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
9140 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
9141 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
9142 call sound_playevent('bell')
9143< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
9144 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
9145 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
Yee Cheng Chin4314e4f2022-10-08 13:50:05 +01009146 On macOS, {name} refers to files located in
9147 /System/Library/Sounds (e.g. "Tink"). It will also work for
9148 custom installed sounds in folders like ~/Library/Sounds.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009149
9150 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
9151 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
9152 argument is the status:
9153 0 sound was played to the end
9154 1 sound was interrupted
9155 2 error occurred after sound started
9156 Example: >
9157 func Callback(id, status)
9158 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
9159 endfunc
9160 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
9161
9162< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
9163
9164 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
9165 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
9166
9167 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9168 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
9169
9170< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
9171
9172 *sound_playfile()*
9173sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
9174 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
9175 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
9176 with this command: >
9177 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
9178
9179< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9180 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
9181
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00009182< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009183
9184
9185sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
9186 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
9187 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
9188
9189 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
9190 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
9191
9192 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
9193 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
9194
9195 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9196 soundid->sound_stop()
9197
9198< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
9199
9200 *soundfold()*
9201soundfold({word})
9202 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
9203 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
9204 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
9205 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
9206 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
9207 the method can be quite slow.
9208
9209 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9210 GetWord()->soundfold()
9211<
9212 *spellbadword()*
9213spellbadword([{sentence}])
9214 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
9215 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
9216 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
9217 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
9218
9219 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
9220 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
9221 result is an empty string.
9222
9223 The return value is a list with two items:
9224 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
9225 - The type of the spelling error:
9226 "bad" spelling mistake
9227 "rare" rare word
9228 "local" word only valid in another region
9229 "caps" word should start with Capital
9230 Example: >
9231 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
9232< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
9233
9234 The spelling information for the current window and the value
9235 of 'spelllang' are used.
9236
9237 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9238 GetText()->spellbadword()
9239<
9240 *spellsuggest()*
9241spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
9242 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
9243 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
9244 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
9245
9246 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
9247 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
9248 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
9249
9250 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
9251 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
9252 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
9253 replace a line.
9254
9255 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
9256 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
9257 although it may appear capitalized.
9258
9259 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
9260 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
9261
9262 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9263 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
9264
9265split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
9266 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
9267 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
9268 item.
9269 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
9270 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
9271 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
9272 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
9273 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
9274 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
9275 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
9276 Example: >
9277 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
9278< To split a string in individual characters: >
9279 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
9280< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
9281 the end of the pattern: >
9282 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
9283< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
9284 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
9285 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
9286< The opposite function is |join()|.
9287
9288 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9289 GetString()->split()
9290
9291sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
9292 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
9293 |Float|.
9294 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009295 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number). Returns 0.0 if
9296 {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009297 Examples: >
9298 :echo sqrt(100)
9299< 10.0 >
9300 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
9301< nan
9302 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
9303
9304 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9305 Compute()->sqrt()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009306
9307
9308srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
9309 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
9310 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
9311 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
9312 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
9313 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
9314 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
9315 when a predictable sequence is intended.
9316
9317 Examples: >
9318 :let seed = srand()
9319 :let seed = srand(userinput)
9320 :echo rand(seed)
9321
9322state([{what}]) *state()*
9323 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
9324 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
9325 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
9326 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
9327 Yes: then do it right away.
9328 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
9329 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
9330 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
9331 messages and callbacks).
9332 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
9333 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
9334 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
9335 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
9336 Also see |mode()|.
9337
9338 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
9339 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
9340 if state('s') == ''
9341 " screen has not scrolled
9342<
9343 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
9344 something is busy:
9345 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
9346 stuffed command
9347 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
9348 a Insert mode autocomplete active
9349 x executing an autocommand
9350 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
9351 ch_readraw() when reading json
9352 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
9353 |f| or a count
9354 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
9355 recursiveness up to "ccc")
9356 s screen has scrolled for messages
9357
9358str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
9359 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
9360 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
9361 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
9362 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
9363 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
9364 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
9365 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
9366 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
9367 thousand.
9368 Text after the number is silently ignored.
9369 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
9370 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
9371 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
9372 |substitute()|: >
9373 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
9374<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009375 Returns 0.0 if the conversion fails.
9376
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009377 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9378 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009379
9380str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
9381 Return a list containing the number values which represent
9382 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
9383 str2list(" ") returns [32]
9384 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
9385< |list2str()| does the opposite.
9386
9387 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
9388 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
9389 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
9390 properly: >
9391 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
9392
9393< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9394 GetString()->str2list()
9395
9396
9397str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
9398 Convert string {string} to a number.
9399 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
9400 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
9401 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
9402
9403 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
9404 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
9405 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
9406 let nr = str2nr('0123')
9407<
9408 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
9409 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
9410 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
9411 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
9412 Text after the number is silently ignored.
9413
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009414 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
9415
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009416 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9417 GetText()->str2nr()
9418
9419
9420strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
9421 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
9422 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
9423 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
9424 composing characters separately.
9425
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009426 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
9427
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009428 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9429
9430 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9431 GetText()->strcharlen()
9432
9433
9434strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
9435 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
9436 of byte index and length.
9437 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
9438 counted separately.
9439 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
9440 similar to |slice()|.
9441 When a character index is used where a character does not
9442 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
9443 example: >
9444 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
9445< results in 'a'.
9446
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009447 Returns an empty string on error.
9448
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009449 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9450 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
9451
9452
9453strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
9454 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
9455 in String {string}.
9456 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
9457 counted separately.
9458 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
9459 |strcharlen()| always does this.
9460
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009461 Returns zero on error.
9462
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009463 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9464
9465 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
9466 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
9467 if has("patch-7.4.755")
9468 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
9469 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
9470 endfunction
9471 else
9472 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
9473 if a:skipcc
9474 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
9475 else
9476 return strchars(a:str)
9477 endif
9478 endfunction
9479 endif
9480<
9481 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9482 GetText()->strchars()
9483
9484strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
9485 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9486 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
9487 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
9488 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
9489 matters for Tab characters.
9490 The option settings of the current window are used. This
9491 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
9492 'tabstop' and 'display'.
9493 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9494 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009495 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009496 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
9497
9498 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9499 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
9500
9501strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
9502 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
9503 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
9504 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
9505 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
9506 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
9507 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
9508 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
9509 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
9510 Examples: >
9511 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
9512 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
9513 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
9514 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
9515 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
9516 Show mod time of file.c.
9517< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9518 :if exists("*strftime")
9519
9520< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9521 GetFormat()->strftime()
9522
9523strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01009524 Get a Number corresponding to the character at {index} in
9525 {str}. This uses a zero-based character index, not a byte
9526 index. Composing characters are considered separate
9527 characters here. Use |nr2char()| to convert the Number to a
9528 String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009529 Returns -1 if {index} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009530 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
9531
9532 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9533 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
9534
9535stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
9536 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9537 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
9538 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
9539 This can be used to find a second match: >
9540 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
9541 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
9542< The search is done case-sensitive.
9543 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9544 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9545 See also |strridx()|.
9546 Examples: >
9547 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
9548 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
9549 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
9550< *strstr()* *strchr()*
9551 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
9552 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
9553
9554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9555 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
9556<
9557 *string()*
9558string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
9559 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
9560 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
9561 {expr} type result ~
9562 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
9563 Number 123
9564 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
9565 Funcref function('name')
9566 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
9567 List [item, item]
9568 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
Bram Moolenaarf1dcd142022-12-31 15:30:45 +00009569 Class class SomeName
9570 Object object of SomeName {lnum: 1, col: 3}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009571
9572 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
9573 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
9574 will then fail.
9575
9576 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9577 mylist->string()
9578
9579< Also see |strtrans()|.
9580
9581
9582strlen({string}) *strlen()*
9583 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
9584 {string} in bytes.
9585 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009586 For other types an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009587 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
9588 |strchars()|.
9589 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9590
9591 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9592 GetString()->strlen()
9593
9594strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
9595 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
9596 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
9597 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
9598 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
9599 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
9600 following composing characters).
9601 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
9602 |strcharpart()|.
9603
9604 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
9605 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
9606 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
9607 end of the {src}. >
9608 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
9609 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
9610 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
9611 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
9612
9613< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
9614 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
9615 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
9616<
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009617 Returns an empty string on error.
9618
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009619 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9620 GetText()->strpart(5)
9621
9622strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
9623 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
9624 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
9625 the format specified in {format}.
9626
9627 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
9628 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
9629 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
9630 matters.
9631
9632 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
9633 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
9634 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
9635 result.
9636
9637 See also |strftime()|.
9638 Examples: >
9639 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
9640< 862156163 >
9641 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
9642< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
9643 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
9644< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
9645
9646 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9647 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
9648<
9649 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9650 :if exists("*strptime")
9651
9652strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
9653 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9654 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
9655 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
9656 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
9657 match: >
9658 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
9659 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
9660< The search is done case-sensitive.
9661 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9662 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9663 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
9664 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
9665 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
9666< *strrchr()*
9667 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
9668 function strrchr().
9669
9670 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9671 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
9672
9673strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
9674 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
9675 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
9676 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
9677 echo strtrans(@a)
9678< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
9679 starting a new line.
9680
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009681 Returns an empty string on error.
9682
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009683 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9684 GetString()->strtrans()
9685
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01009686strutf16len({string} [, {countcc}]) *strutf16len()*
9687 The result is a Number, which is the number of UTF-16 code
9688 units in String {string} (after converting it to UTF-16).
9689
9690 When {countcc} is TRUE, composing characters are counted
9691 separately.
9692 When {countcc} is omitted or FALSE, composing characters are
9693 ignored.
9694
9695 Returns zero on error.
9696
9697 Also see |strlen()| and |strcharlen()|.
9698 Examples: >
9699 echo strutf16len('a') returns 1
9700 echo strutf16len('©') returns 1
9701 echo strutf16len('😊') returns 2
9702 echo strutf16len('ą́') returns 1
9703 echo strutf16len('ą́', v:true) returns 3
a5ob7r790f9a82023-09-25 06:05:47 +09009704<
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01009705 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9706 GetText()->strutf16len()
9707<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009708strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
9709 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9710 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
9711 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
9712 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9713 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009714 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009715 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
9716
9717 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9718 GetString()->strwidth()
9719
9720submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
9721 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
9722 substitute() function.
9723 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
9724 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
9725 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
9726 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
9727 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
9728
9729 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
9730 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
9731 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
9732 text.
9733 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
9734 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
9735 items, since there are no real line breaks.
9736
9737 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
9738 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
9739
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009740 Returns an empty string or list on error.
9741
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009742 Examples: >
9743 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
9744 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
9745< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
9746 A line break is included as a newline character.
9747
9748 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9749 GetNr()->submatch()
9750
9751substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
9752 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
9753 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
9754 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
9755 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
9756
9757 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
9758 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
9759 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
9760 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
9761 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
9762 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
9763 used.
9764
9765 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
9766 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
9767 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
9768 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
9769
9770 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
9771 unmodified.
9772
9773 Example: >
9774 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
9775< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
9776 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
9777< results in "TESTING".
9778
9779 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
9780 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
9781 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009782 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009783
9784< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
9785 optional argument. Example: >
9786 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
9787< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
9788 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
9789 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009790 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009791
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009792< Returns an empty string on error.
9793
9794 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009795 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
9796
Bram Moolenaarc216a7a2022-12-05 13:50:55 +00009797swapfilelist() *swapfilelist()*
9798 Returns a list of swap file names, like what "vim -r" shows.
9799 See the |-r| command argument. The 'directory' option is used
9800 for the directories to inspect. If you only want to get a
9801 list of swap files in the current directory then temporarily
9802 set 'directory' to a dot: >
9803 let save_dir = &directory
9804 let &directory = '.'
9805 let swapfiles = swapfilelist()
9806 let &directory = save_dir
9807
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009808swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
9809 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
9810 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
9811 version Vim version
9812 user user name
9813 host host name
9814 fname original file name
9815 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
9816 file
9817 mtime last modification time in seconds
9818 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
9819 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
9820 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
9821 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
9822 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
9823 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
9824 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
9825 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
9826
9827 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9828 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
9829
9830swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
9831 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
9832 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9833 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
9834 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
9835 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
9836
9837 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9838 GetBufname()->swapname()
9839
9840synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
9841 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
9842 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
9843 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
9844 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
9845
9846 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
9847 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
9848 Note that when the position is after the last character,
9849 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
9850 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9851
9852 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
9853 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
9854 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
9855 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
9856 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
9857 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
9858 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
9859
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009860 Returns zero on error.
9861
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009862 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
9863 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
9864<
9865
9866synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
9867 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
9868 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
9869 about a syntax item.
9870 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
9871 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
9872 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
9873 used (GUI, cterm or term).
9874 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
9875 {what} result
9876 "name" the name of the syntax item
9877 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
9878 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
9879 term: empty string)
9880 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
9881 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
9882 |highlight-font|
9883 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
9884 |highlight-guisp|
9885 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
9886 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
9887 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
9888 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
9889 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
9890 "bold" "1" if bold
9891 "italic" "1" if italic
9892 "reverse" "1" if reverse
9893 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
9894 "standout" "1" if standout
9895 "underline" "1" if underlined
9896 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
9897 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
Bram Moolenaarde786322022-07-30 14:56:17 +01009898 "nocombine" "1" if nocombine
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009899
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009900 Returns an empty string on error.
9901
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009902 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
9903 cursor): >
9904 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
9905<
9906 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9907 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9908
9909
9910synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
9911 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
9912 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
9913 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
9914 ":highlight link" are followed.
9915
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009916 Returns zero on error.
9917
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009918 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9919 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9920
9921synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
9922 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
9923 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
9924 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
9925 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9926 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
9927 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
9928 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
9929 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
9930 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
9931 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
9932 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
9933 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
9934 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
9935 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
9936 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
9937 and replaced by the character "X", then:
9938 call returns ~
9939 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
9940 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
9941 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
9942 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
9943 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
9944 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
9945
9946
9947synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
9948 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
9949 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
9950 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
9951 like what |synID()| returns.
9952 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
9953 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
9954 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
9955 transparent item.
9956 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
9957 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
9958 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
9959 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
9960 endfor
9961< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009962 an empty List is returned. The position just after the last
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009963 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
9964 valid positions.
9965
9966system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
9967 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
9968 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
9969
9970 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
9971 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
9972 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
9973 separators yourself.
9974 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
9975 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
9976 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
9977 list items converted to NULs).
9978 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
9979 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
9980 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
9981 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
9982
9983 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
9984
9985 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
9986 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
9987 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
9988 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
9989 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
9990<
9991 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
9992 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
9993 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
9994 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
9995 cause trouble.
9996 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
9997
9998 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009999 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
10000 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010001
10002< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
10003 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
10004 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
10005 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
10006 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
10007
10008 The command executed is constructed using several options:
10009 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
10010 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
10011 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
10012 concatenated commands.
10013
10014 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
10015 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
10016
10017 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
10018 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
10019
10020 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
10021 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
10022 when using a security agent application.
10023 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
10024 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
10025
10026 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10027 :echo GetCmd()->system()
10028
10029
10030systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
10031 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
10032 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
10033 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
10034 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
10035 result ends in a NL.
10036 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
10037
10038 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
10039 use |system()| and |split()|: >
10040 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
10041<
10042 Returns an empty string on error.
10043
10044 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10045 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
10046
10047
10048tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
10049 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
10050 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
10051 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
10052 omitted the current tab page is used.
10053 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
10054 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
10055 let buflist = []
10056 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
10057 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
10058 endfor
10059< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
10060
10061 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10062 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
10063
10064tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
10065 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10066 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
10067
10068 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10069 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
10070 count).
10071 # the number of the last accessed tab page
10072 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
10073 previous tab page 0 is returned.
10074 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
10075
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010076 Returns zero on error.
10077
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010078
10079tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
10080 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
10081 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
10082 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
10083 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
10084 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
10085 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
10086 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
10087 Useful examples: >
10088 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
10089 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
10090< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
10091
10092 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10093 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
10094<
10095 *tagfiles()*
10096tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
10097 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
10098
10099
10100taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
10101 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
10102
10103 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
10104 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
10105 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
10106
10107 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
10108 entries:
10109 name Name of the tag.
10110 filename Name of the file where the tag is
10111 defined. It is either relative to the
10112 current directory or a full path.
10113 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
10114 the file.
10115 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
10116 entry depends on the language specific
10117 kind values. Only available when
10118 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +000010119 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010120 static A file specific tag. Refer to
10121 |static-tag| for more information.
10122 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
10123 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
10124 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
10125 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
10126 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
10127 contained in.
10128
10129 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
10130 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
10131
10132 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
10133
10134 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
10135 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
10136 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
10137 search regular expression pattern.
10138
10139 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
10140 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
10141 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
10142
10143 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10144 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
10145
10146tan({expr}) *tan()*
10147 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
10148 in the range [-inf, inf].
10149 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010150 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010151 Examples: >
10152 :echo tan(10)
10153< 0.648361 >
10154 :echo tan(-4.01)
10155< -1.181502
10156
10157 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10158 Compute()->tan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010159
10160
10161tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
10162 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
10163 range [-1, 1].
10164 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010165 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010166 Examples: >
10167 :echo tanh(0.5)
10168< 0.462117 >
10169 :echo tanh(-1)
10170< -0.761594
10171
10172 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10173 Compute()->tanh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010174
10175
10176tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
10177 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
10178 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
10179 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
10180 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010181 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010182< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
10183 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
10184 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
10185 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
10186
10187
10188term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
10189
10190
10191terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
10192 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
10193 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
10194 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
10195 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
10196 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
10197 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
10198 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
10199 mouse mouse type supported
Bram Moolenaar4bc85f22022-10-21 14:17:24 +010010200 kitty whether Kitty terminal was detected
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010201
10202 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
10203
10204 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
10205 an empty dictionary.
10206
10207 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
10208 current cursor style.
10209 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
10210 request the cursor blink status.
10211 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
10212 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
10213 and |t_RC| on startup.
10214
10215 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
10216 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
10217
10218 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
10219
10220 Also see:
10221 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
10222 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
10223 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
10224
10225
10226test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
10227
10228
10229 *timer_info()*
10230timer_info([{id}])
10231 Return a list with information about timers.
10232 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
10233 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
10234 returned.
10235 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
10236
10237 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
10238 these items:
10239 "id" the timer ID
10240 "time" time the timer was started with
10241 "remaining" time until the timer fires
10242 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
10243 -1 means forever
10244 "callback" the callback
10245 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
10246
10247 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10248 GetTimer()->timer_info()
10249
10250< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10251
10252timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
10253 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
10254 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
10255 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
10256 has passed.
10257
10258 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
10259 for a short time.
10260
10261 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
10262 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
10263 See |non-zero-arg|.
10264
10265 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10266 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
10267
10268< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10269
10270 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
10271timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
10272 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
10273
10274 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
10275 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
10276 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
Bram Moolenaardd60c362023-02-27 15:49:53 +000010277 Zero can be used to execute the callback when Vim is back in
10278 the main loop.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010279
10280 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
10281 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
10282 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
10283 waiting for input.
10284 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
10285 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
10286
10287 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
10288 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
10289 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
10290 the callback will be called once.
10291 If the timer causes an error three times in a
10292 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
10293 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
10294 messages.
10295
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010296 Returns -1 on error.
10297
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010298 Example: >
10299 func MyHandler(timer)
10300 echo 'Handler called'
10301 endfunc
10302 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
10303 \ {'repeat': 3})
10304< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
10305 intervals.
10306
10307 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10308 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
10309
10310< Not available in the |sandbox|.
10311 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10312
10313timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
10314 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
10315 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
10316 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
10317
10318 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10319 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
10320
10321< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10322
10323timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
10324 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
10325 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
10326 timers there is no error.
10327
10328 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10329
10330tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
10331 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
10332 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010333 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010334
10335 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10336 GetText()->tolower()
10337
10338toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
10339 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
10340 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010341 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010342
10343 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10344 GetText()->toupper()
10345
10346tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
10347 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
10348 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
10349 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
10350 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
10351 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
10352 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
10353
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010354 Returns an empty string on error.
10355
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010356 Examples: >
10357 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
10358< returns "Hello THere" >
10359 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
10360< returns "{blob}"
10361
10362 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10363 GetText()->tr(from, to)
10364
10365trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
10366 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
10367 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
10368
Illia Bobyr80799172023-10-17 18:00:50 +020010369 If {mask} is not given, or is an empty string, {mask} is all
10370 characters up to 0x20, which includes Tab, space, NL and CR,
10371 plus the non-breaking space character 0xa0.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010372
10373 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
10374 characters:
10375 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
10376 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
10377 2 remove only at the end of {text}
10378 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
10379
10380 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010381 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010382
10383 Examples: >
10384 echo trim(" some text ")
10385< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010386 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010387< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
10388 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
10389< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
10390 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
10391< returns " vim"
10392
10393 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10394 GetText()->trim()
10395
10396trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
10397 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
10398 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
10399 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010400 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010401 Examples: >
10402 echo trunc(1.456)
10403< 1.0 >
10404 echo trunc(-5.456)
10405< -5.0 >
10406 echo trunc(4.0)
10407< 4.0
10408
10409 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10410 Compute()->trunc()
10411<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010412 *type()*
10413type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
10414 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
10415 v:t_ variable that has the value:
10416 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
10417 String: 1 |v:t_string|
10418 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
10419 List: 3 |v:t_list|
10420 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
10421 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
10422 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
10423 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
10424 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
10425 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
10426 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +090010427 Class: 12 |v:t_class|
10428 Object: 13 |v:t_object|
Yegappan Lakshmanan2a71b542023-12-14 20:03:03 +010010429 Typealias: 14 |v:t_typealias|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010430 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
10431 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
10432 :if type(myvar) == type("")
10433 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
10434 :if type(myvar) == type([])
10435 :if type(myvar) == type({})
10436 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
10437 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
10438 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
10439< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
10440 :if exists('v:t_number')
10441
10442< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10443 mylist->type()
10444
10445
10446typename({expr}) *typename()*
10447 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
10448 Example: >
10449 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +000010450< list<number> ~
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010451
10452
10453undofile({name}) *undofile()*
10454 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
10455 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
10456 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
10457 the undo file exists.
10458 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
10459 is used internally.
10460 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
10461 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
10462 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
10463 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
10464 returns an empty string.
10465
10466 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10467 GetFilename()->undofile()
10468
Devin J. Pohly5fee1112023-04-23 20:26:59 -050010469undotree([{buf}]) *undotree()*
10470 Return the current state of the undo tree for the current
10471 buffer, or for a specific buffer if {buf} is given. The
10472 result is a dictionary with the following items:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010473 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
10474 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
10475 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
10476 when some changes were undone.
10477 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
10478 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
10479 something readable.
10480 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
10481 write yet.
10482 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
10483 tree.
10484 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
10485 This happens when waiting from input from the
10486 user. See |undo-blocks|.
10487 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
10488 undo blocks.
10489
10490 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
10491 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
10492 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
10493 |:undolist|.
10494 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
10495 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
10496 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
10497 that was added. This marks the last change
10498 and where further changes will be added.
10499 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
10500 that was undone. This marks the current
10501 position in the undo tree, the block that will
10502 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
10503 undone after the last change this item will
10504 not appear anywhere.
10505 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
10506 write. The number is the write count. The
10507 first write has number 1, the last one the
10508 "save_last" mentioned above.
10509 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
10510 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
10511 item.
10512
10513uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
10514 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
10515 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
10516 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
10517 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
10518< The default compare function uses the string representation of
10519 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
10520
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010521 Returns zero if {list} is not a |List|.
10522
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010523 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10524 mylist->uniq()
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010010525<
10526 *utf16idx()*
10527utf16idx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc} [, {charidx}]])
Yegappan Lakshmanan577922b2023-06-08 17:09:45 +010010528 Same as |charidx()| but returns the UTF-16 code unit index of
10529 the byte at {idx} in {string} (after converting it to UTF-16).
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010010530
10531 When {charidx} is present and TRUE, {idx} is used as the
10532 character index in the String {string} instead of as the byte
10533 index.
Yegappan Lakshmanan95707032023-06-14 13:10:15 +010010534 An {idx} in the middle of a UTF-8 sequence is rounded
10535 downwards to the beginning of that sequence.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010010536
Yegappan Lakshmanan577922b2023-06-08 17:09:45 +010010537 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if there are less
10538 than {idx} bytes in {string}. If there are exactly {idx} bytes
10539 the length of the string in UTF-16 code units is returned.
10540
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010010541 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
10542 from the UTF-16 index and |charidx()| for getting the
10543 character index from the UTF-16 index.
10544 Refer to |string-offset-encoding| for more information.
10545 Examples: >
10546 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 3) returns 2
10547 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 7) returns 4
10548 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 1, 0, 1) returns 2
10549 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 2, 0, 1) returns 4
10550 echo utf16idx('aą́c', 6) returns 2
10551 echo utf16idx('aą́c', 6, 1) returns 4
10552 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 9) returns -1
10553<
10554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10555 GetName()->utf16idx(idx)
10556
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010557
10558values({dict}) *values()*
10559 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
10560 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010561 Returns zero if {dict} is not a |Dict|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010562
10563 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10564 mydict->values()
10565
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020010566virtcol({expr} [, {list} [, {winid}]]) *virtcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010567 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
10568 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
10569 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
10570 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
10571 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
10572 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
10573 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
10574 For the byte position use |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010575
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010576 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010577
10578 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off],
10579 where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of
10580 the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the
10581 last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When
10582 Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
10583 beyond the end of the line can be returned. Also see
10584 |'virtualedit'|
10585
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010586 The accepted positions are:
10587 . the cursor position
10588 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
10589 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
10590 plus one)
10591 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
10592 returned)
10593 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
10594 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
10595 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
10596 that it's updated right away.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010597
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020010598 If {list} is present and non-zero then virtcol() returns a
10599 List with the first and last screen position occupied by the
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010600 character.
10601
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020010602 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
10603 that window instead of the current window.
10604
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010605 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
10606 Examples: >
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010607 " With text "foo^Lbar" and cursor on the "^L":
10608
10609 virtcol(".") " returns 5
10610 virtcol(".", 1) " returns [4, 5]
10611 virtcol("$") " returns 9
10612
10613 " With text " there", with 't at 'h':
10614
10615 virtcol("'t") " returns 6
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020010616< The first column is 1. 0 or [0, 0] is returned for an error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010617 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
10618 all lines: >
10619 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
10620
10621< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10622 GetPos()->virtcol()
10623
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010624virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *virtcol2col()*
10625 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the
10626 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and virtual
10627 column {col}.
10628
zeertzjqb583eda2023-10-14 11:32:28 +020010629 If buffer line {lnum} is an empty line, 0 is returned.
10630
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010631 If {col} is greater than the last virtual column in line
10632 {lnum}, then the byte index of the character at the last
10633 virtual column is returned.
10634
Yegappan Lakshmananb209b862023-08-15 23:01:44 +020010635 For a multi-byte character, the column number of the first
10636 byte in the character is returned.
10637
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010638 The {winid} argument can be the window number or the
10639 |window-ID|. If this is zero, then the current window is used.
10640
10641 Returns -1 if the window {winid} doesn't exist or the buffer
10642 line {lnum} or virtual column {col} is invalid.
10643
10644 See also |screenpos()|, |virtcol()| and |col()|.
10645
10646 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10647 GetWinid()->virtcol2col(lnum, col)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010648
10649visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
10650 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
10651 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
10652 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
10653 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
10654 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
10655 respectively.
10656 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010657 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010658< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
10659 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
10660 Visual mode that was used.
10661 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
10662 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
10663 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
10664 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
10665 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
10666
10667wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
10668 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
10669 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
10670 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
10671 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
10672
10673 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
10674 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
10675<
10676 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
10677
10678win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
10679 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
10680 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
10681 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
10682 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +010010683 have unexpected side effects. Use `:noautocmd` if needed.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010684 Example: >
10685 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
10686< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
10687 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010688 *E994*
10689 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
10690 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
10691 an empty string is returned.
10692
10693 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10694 second argument: >
10695 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
10696
10697win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
10698 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
10699 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
10700
10701 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10702 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
10703
10704win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
10705 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
10706 When {win} is missing use the current window.
10707 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
10708 number 1.
10709 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
10710 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
10711 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
10712
10713 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10714 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
10715
10716
10717win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
10718 Return the type of the window:
10719 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
10720 used to execute autocommands.
10721 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
10722 (empty) normal window
10723 "loclist" |location-list-window|
10724 "popup" popup window |popup|
10725 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
10726 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
10727 "unknown" window {nr} not found
10728
10729 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
10730 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
10731 |window-ID|.
10732
10733 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
10734 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
10735 returns "popup".
10736
10737 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10738 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
10739<
10740win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
10741 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
10742 tabpage.
10743 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
10744
10745 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10746 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
10747
10748win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
10749 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
10750 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
10751 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
10752
10753 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10754 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
10755
10756win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
10757 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
10758 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
10759
10760 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10761 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
10762
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010763win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
10764 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
10765 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
10766 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
10767 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
10768 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
10769 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
10770 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
10771 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
10772 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
10773 FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010774 This will fail for the rightmost window and a full-width
10775 window, since it has no separator on the right.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000010776 Only works for the current tab page. *E1308*
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010777
10778 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10779 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
10780
10781win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
10782 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
10783 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
10784 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
10785 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
10786 line will change the height of the window and the height of
10787 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
10788 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
10789 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
10790 be found and FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000010791 Only works for the current tab page.
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010792
10793 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10794 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
10795
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010796win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
10797 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
10798 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
10799 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
10800 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
10801 for the current window.
10802 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
10803 tabpage.
10804
10805 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10806 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
10807<
10808win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
Sean Dewar96cc4ae2024-02-20 21:52:31 +010010809 Temporarily switch to window {target}, then move window {nr}
10810 to a new split adjacent to {target}.
10811 Unlike commands such as |:split|, no new windows are created
10812 (the |window-ID| of window {nr} is unchanged after the move).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010813
10814 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
10815 Both must be in the current tab page.
10816
10817 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
10818
10819 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
10820 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
10821 like with |:vsplit|.
10822 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
10823 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
10824 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
10825 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
10826 'splitright' are used.
10827
10828 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10829 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
10830<
10831
10832 *winbufnr()*
10833winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
10834 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
10835 the |window-ID|.
10836 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
10837 window is returned.
10838 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10839 Example: >
10840 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
10841<
10842 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10843 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
10844<
10845 *wincol()*
10846wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
10847 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
10848 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
10849
10850 *windowsversion()*
10851windowsversion()
10852 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
10853 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
10854 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
10855 an empty string.
10856
10857winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
10858 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
10859 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10860 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
10861 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10862 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
10863 This excludes any window toolbar line.
10864 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010865 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010866
10867< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10868 GetWinid()->winheight()
10869<
10870winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
10871 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
10872 in a tabpage.
10873
10874 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
10875 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
10876 returns an empty list.
10877
10878 For a leaf window, it returns:
10879 ['leaf', {winid}]
10880 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
10881 returns:
10882 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
10883 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
10884 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
10885
10886 Example: >
10887 " Only one window in the tab page
10888 :echo winlayout()
10889 ['leaf', 1000]
10890 " Two horizontally split windows
10891 :echo winlayout()
10892 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
10893 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
10894 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
10895 " middle window
10896 :echo winlayout(2)
10897 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
10898 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
10899<
10900 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10901 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
10902<
10903 *winline()*
10904winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
10905 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
10906 the window. The first line is one.
10907 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
10908 first, this may cause a scroll.
10909
10910 *winnr()*
10911winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10912 window. The top window has number 1.
10913 Returns zero for a popup window.
10914
10915 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10916 $ the number of the last window (the window
10917 count).
10918 # the number of the last accessed window (where
10919 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
10920 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
10921 returned.
10922 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
10923 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
10924 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
10925 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
10926 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
10927 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
10928 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
10929 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
10930 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
10931 |:wincmd|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +010010932 When {arg} is invalid an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010933 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
10934 Examples: >
10935 let window_count = winnr('$')
10936 let prev_window = winnr('#')
10937 let wnum = winnr('3k')
10938
10939< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10940 GetWinval()->winnr()
10941<
10942 *winrestcmd()*
10943winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
10944 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
10945 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
10946 unchanged.
10947 Example: >
10948 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
10949 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
10950 :exe cmd
10951<
10952 *winrestview()*
10953winrestview({dict})
10954 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
10955 the view of the current window.
10956 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
10957 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
10958 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
10959 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
10960<
10961 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
10962 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
10963 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
10964 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
10965
10966 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
10967 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
10968
10969 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10970 GetView()->winrestview()
10971<
10972 *winsaveview()*
10973winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
10974 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
10975 restore the view.
10976 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
10977 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
10978 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
10979 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
10980 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
10981 The return value includes:
10982 lnum cursor line number
10983 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010984 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010985 returns)
10986 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010987 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
10988 the first column is zero, as opposed
10989 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
10990 |$| command it will be a very large
10991 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010992 topline first line in the window
10993 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
10994 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
10995 'wrap' is off
10996 skipcol columns skipped
10997 Note that no option values are saved.
10998
10999
11000winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
11001 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
11002 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
11003 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
11004 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
11005 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
11006 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000011007 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011008 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
11009 : 50 wincmd |
11010 :endif
11011< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
11012 option.
11013
11014 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11015 GetWinid()->winwidth()
11016
11017
11018wordcount() *wordcount()*
11019 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
11020 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
11021 |g_CTRL-G|
11022 The return value includes:
11023 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
11024 chars Number of chars in the buffer
11025 words Number of words in the buffer
11026 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
11027 (not in Visual mode)
11028 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
11029 (not in Visual mode)
11030 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
11031 (not in Visual mode)
11032 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
11033 (only in Visual mode)
11034 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
11035 (only in Visual mode)
11036 visual_words Number of words visually selected
11037 (only in Visual mode)
11038
11039
11040 *writefile()*
11041writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
11042 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
11043 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
11044 or Number.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011045 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
11046 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
11047 to writefile().
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010011048
11049 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
11050 unmodified, also when binary mode is not specified.
11051
11052 {flags} must be a String. These characters are recognized:
11053
11054 'b' Binary mode is used: There will not be a NL after the
11055 last list item. An empty item at the end does cause the
11056 last line in the file to end in a NL.
11057
11058 'a' Append mode is used, lines are appended to the file: >
11059 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
11060 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
11061<
11062 'D' Delete the file when the current function ends. This
11063 works like: >
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +000011064 :defer delete({fname})
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010011065< Fails when not in a function. Also see |:defer|.
11066
11067 's' fsync() is called after writing the file. This flushes
11068 the file to disk, if possible. This takes more time but
11069 avoids losing the file if the system crashes.
11070
11071 'S' fsync() is not called, even when 'fsync' is set.
11072
11073 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
11074 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
11075
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011076 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010011077
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011078 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
11079 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
11080 fails.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010011081
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011082 Also see |readfile()|.
11083 To copy a file byte for byte: >
11084 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
11085 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
11086
11087< Can also be used as a |method|: >
11088 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
11089
11090
11091xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
11092 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
11093 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010011094 Also see `and()` and `or()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011095 Example: >
11096 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
11097<
11098 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11099 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
11100<
11101
11102==============================================================================
111033. Feature list *feature-list*
11104
11105There are three types of features:
111061. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
11107 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
11108 :if has("cindent")
11109< *gui_running*
111102. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
11111 Example: >
11112 :if has("gui_running")
11113< *has-patch*
111143. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
11115 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
11116 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
11117 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
11118< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
11119 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
11120 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
11121 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
11122 version 6.2.148 or later): >
11123 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
11124
11125Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
11126use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
11127
11128
11129acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010011130all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled. (always
11131 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011132amiga Amiga version of Vim.
11133arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
11134arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
11135autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
11136autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
11137autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
11138balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
11139balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
11140beos BeOS version of Vim.
11141browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
11142 work.
11143browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
11144bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010011145builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011146byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
11147channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011148cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011149clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
11150clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
11151clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
11152cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
11153cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
11154cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
11155comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
11156compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
11157conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
11158cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
11159cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
11160cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
11161debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
11162dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
11163dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
11164diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
11165digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
11166directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
11167dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
11168drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
11169ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
11170emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
11171eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
11172 true, of course!
11173ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
11174extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
11175 |'hlsearch'|
11176farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
Bram Moolenaarf80f40a2022-08-25 16:02:23 +010011177file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>| (always
11178 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011179filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
11180 read/write/filter commands
11181find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
11182 |+find_in_path|.
11183float Compiled with support for |Float|.
11184fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
11185 this is not present).
11186folding Compiled with |folding| support.
11187footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
11188fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
11189gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
11190gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010011191gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011192gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
11193gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
11194gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
11195gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
11196gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
11197gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
11198gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
11199gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
11200gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
11201gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
11202gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
11203haiku Haiku version of Vim.
11204hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
11205hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
11206iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
11207insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
11208 Insert mode. (always true)
11209job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
11210ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011211jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011212keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
11213lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
11214langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
11215libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
11216linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
11217 'breakindent' support.
11218linux Linux version of Vim.
11219lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011220 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011221listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
11222 and the argument list |arglist|.
11223localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
11224lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
11225mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
11226macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
11227menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
11228mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
11229modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
11230 (always true)
11231mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
11232mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
11233mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
11234mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
11235mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
11236mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
11237mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
11238mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
11239mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
11240mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
11241mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
11242multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
11243multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
11244multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
11245multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
11246mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
11247nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
11248netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
11249netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011250num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011251ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
11252osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
11253osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
11254packages Compiled with |packages| support.
11255path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
11256perl Compiled with Perl interface.
11257persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
11258postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
11259printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
11260profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +010011261prof_nsec Profile results are in nanoseconds.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011262python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
11263python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
11264python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
11265python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
11266python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
11267python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
Yee Cheng Chinc13b3d12023-08-20 21:18:38 +020011268python3_stable Python 3.x interface is using Python Stable ABI. |has-python|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011269pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
11270qnx QNX version of Vim.
11271quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
11272reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
11273rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
11274ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
11275scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
11276showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
11277signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011278smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011279sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
11280sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
11281spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
11282startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
11283statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
11284 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
11285sun SunOS version of Vim.
11286sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
11287syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
11288syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
11289 current buffer.
11290system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
11291tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011292 |tag-binary-search|. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011293tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
11294 |tag-old-static|.
11295tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
11296termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
11297terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
11298terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
11299termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
11300textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
11301textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
11302tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
11303 or terminfo file.
11304timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
11305title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011306 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011307toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
11308ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
11309ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
11310unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
11311unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
11312user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
11313vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
11314vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
11315 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
11316vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
11317 (always true)
11318vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
11319 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000011320vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011321viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
11322vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
11323vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
11324vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +010011325vimscript-4 Compiled Vim script version 4 support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011326virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
11327visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
11328visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
11329 true) |blockwise-operators|.
11330vms VMS version of Vim.
11331vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
11332vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
11333 out if it works in the current console).
11334wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
11335wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
11336win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
11337win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
11338 64 bits)
11339win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
11340win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
11341win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
11342winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
11343windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
11344 (always true)
11345writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
Christian Brabandte085dfd2023-09-30 12:49:18 +020011346xattr Compiled with extended attributes support |xattr|
11347 (currently only supported on Linux).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011348xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
11349xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
11350xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
11351xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
11352 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
11353xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
11354xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
11355xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
11356xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
11357 xterm screen.
11358x11 Compiled with X11 support.
11359
11360
11361==============================================================================
113624. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
11363
11364This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
11365|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
11366pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
11367same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
11368When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
11369pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
11370>
11371 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
11372 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
11373 aa
11374 xx
11375 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
11376 a
11377 x
11378
11379Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
11380"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
11381"\n".
11382
11383 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: