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Sean Dewar5866bc32024-03-13 20:17:24 +01001*builtin.txt* For Vim version 9.1. Last change: 2024 Mar 13
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|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000013
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 Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +0100266getregion({pos1}, {pos2} [, {opts}])
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +0100267 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.
Yegappan Lakshmanand3eae7b2024-03-03 16:26:58 +01002268 - An |Object| is empty, when the |empty()| builtin method in
2269 the object (if present) returns true.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002270
2271 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
2272 length with zero.
2273
2274 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2275 mylist->empty()
2276
2277environ() *environ()*
2278 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
2279 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
2280 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
2281< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
2282 use this: >
2283 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
2284
Bram Moolenaar416bd912023-07-07 23:19:18 +01002285
2286err_teapot([{expr}]) *err_teapot()*
2287 Produce an error with number 418, needed for implementation of
Christian Brabandtee17b6f2023-09-09 11:23:50 +02002288 RFC 2324.
Bram Moolenaar416bd912023-07-07 23:19:18 +01002289 If {expr} is present and it is TRUE error 503 is given,
2290 indicating that coffee is temporarily not available.
2291 If {expr} is present it must be a String.
2292
2293
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002294escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
2295 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
2296 backslash. Example: >
2297 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
2298< results in: >
2299 c:\\program\ files\\vim
2300< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
2301
2302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2303 GetText()->escape(' \')
2304<
2305 *eval()*
2306eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
2307 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
2308 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
2309 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
2310 functions.
2311
2312 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2313 argv->join()->eval()
2314
2315eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2316 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2317 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2318 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2319 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2320
2321executable({expr}) *executable()*
2322 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2323 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2324 arguments.
2325 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2326 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2327 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2328 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2329 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2330 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2331 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2332 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2333 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2334 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2335 directory, not if it's really executable.
2336 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
Yasuhiro Matsumoto05cf63e2022-05-03 11:02:28 +01002337 normally found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2338 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|. This can be
2339 disabled by setting the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath
2340 environment variable. *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002341 The result is a Number:
2342 1 exists
2343 0 does not exist
2344 -1 not implemented on this system
2345 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2346
2347 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2348 GetCommand()->executable()
2349
2350execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2351 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2352 string.
2353 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2354 lines are executed one by one.
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01002355 This is more or less equivalent to: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002356 redir => var
2357 {command}
2358 redir END
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01002359< Except that line continuation in {command} is not recognized.
2360
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002361 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2362 "" no `:silent` used
2363 "silent" `:silent` used
2364 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2365 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2366 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2367 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2368 *E930*
2369 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2370
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01002371 To get a list of lines use `split()` on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002372 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002373
2374< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2375 use `win_execute()`.
2376
2377 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2378 included in the output of the higher level call.
2379
2380 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2381 GetCommand()->execute()
2382
2383exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2384 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2385 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2386 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2387 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2388 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2389< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2390 an empty string is returned.
2391
2392 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2393 GetCommand()->exepath()
2394<
2395 *exists()*
2396exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2397 zero otherwise.
2398
2399 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2400 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2401 at compile time.
2402
2403 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2404 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2405
2406 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002407 varname internal variable (see
2408 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2409 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
Yegappan Lakshmanana2ebb6e2024-02-25 08:40:10 +01002410 import.Func entries, |List| items, class and
2411 class.Func object methods, imported items, etc.
2412 object.Func Does not work for local variables in a
2413 class.varname compiled `:def` function.
2414 object.varname Also works for a function in |Vim9|
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002415 script, since it can be used as a
2416 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002417 Beware that evaluating an index may
2418 cause an error message for an invalid
2419 expression. E.g.: >
2420 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2421 :echo exists("l[5]")
2422< 0 >
2423 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2424< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2425 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002426 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2427 not if it really works)
2428 +option-name Vim option that works.
2429 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2430 done by comparing with an empty
2431 string)
2432 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2433 or user defined function (see
2434 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2435 Also works for a variable that is a
2436 Funcref.
2437 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2438 implemented; to be used to check if
2439 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002440 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2441 command or command modifier |:command|.
2442 Returns:
2443 1 for match with start of a command
2444 2 full match with a command
2445 3 matches several user commands
2446 To check for a supported command
2447 always check the return value to be 2.
2448 :2match The |:2match| command.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01002449 :3match The |:3match| command (but you
2450 probably should not use it, it is
2451 reserved for internal usage)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002452 #event autocommand defined for this event
2453 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2454 pattern (the pattern is taken
2455 literally and compared to the
2456 autocommand patterns character by
2457 character)
2458 #group autocommand group exists
2459 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2460 event.
2461 #group#event#pattern
2462 autocommand defined for this group,
2463 event and pattern.
2464 ##event autocommand for this event is
2465 supported.
2466
2467 Examples: >
2468 exists("&shortname")
2469 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2470 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002471 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2472 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002473 exists("bufcount")
2474 exists(":Make")
2475 exists("#CursorHold")
2476 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2477 exists("#filetypeindent")
2478 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2479 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2480 exists("##ColorScheme")
2481< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2482 name.
2483 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002484 a few cases this is ignored. That may become stricter in the
2485 future, thus don't count on it!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002486 Working example: >
2487 exists(":make")
2488< NOT working example: >
2489 exists(":make install")
2490
2491< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2492 variable itself. For example: >
2493 exists(bufcount)
2494< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2495 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2496
2497 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2498 Varname()->exists()
2499<
2500
2501exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2502 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2503 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2504 give an error: >
2505 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2506 ThatFunction('works')
2507 endif
2508< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2509 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2510
2511 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2512 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2513 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2514
2515
2516exp({expr}) *exp()*
2517 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2518 [0, inf].
2519 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002520 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002521 Examples: >
2522 :echo exp(2)
2523< 7.389056 >
2524 :echo exp(-1)
2525< 0.367879
2526
2527 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2528 Compute()->exp()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002529
2530
2531expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2532 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2533 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2534
2535 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2536 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2537 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2538 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2539 file name contains a space]
2540
2541 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2542 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2543 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2544
Christian Brabandtec9c3262024-02-21 20:40:05 +01002545 For a |:terminal| window '%' expands to a '!' followed by
2546 the command or shell that is run |terminal-bufname|
2547
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002548 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2549 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2550 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2551
2552 % current file name
2553 # alternate file name
2554 #n alternate file name n
2555 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2556 <afile> autocmd file name
2557 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2558 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2559 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2560 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2561 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2562 line number
2563 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2564 a function
2565 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2566 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002567 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2568 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002569 <stack> call stack
2570 <cword> word under the cursor
2571 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2572 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2573 message |server2client()|
2574 Modifiers:
2575 :p expand to full path
2576 :h head (last path component removed)
2577 :t tail (last path component only)
2578 :r root (one extension removed)
2579 :e extension only
2580
2581 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002582 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002583< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2584 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2585 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2586< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002587 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002588< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2589 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2590 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2591 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2592 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2593<
2594 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2595 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2596 to modify normal file names.
2597
2598 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2599 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2600 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2601 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002602 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2603 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2604 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002605
2606 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2607 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2608 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2609 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2610 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2611 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2612 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2613 :echo expand("**/README")
2614<
2615 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2616 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2617 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2618 |expr-env-expand|.
2619 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2620 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2621 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2622 "$FOOBAR".
2623
2624 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2625 getting the raw output of an external command.
2626
2627 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2628 Getpattern()->expand()
2629
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002630expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002631 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2632 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2633 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2634 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2635 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002636
2637 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2638 argument:
2639 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2640 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2641 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2642
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002643 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2644 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002645
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002646 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002647 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002648 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2649 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2650<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002651 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002652 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2653<
2654extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2655 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2656 |Dictionaries|.
2657
2658 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2659 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2660 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2661 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2662 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2663 Examples: >
2664 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2665 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2666< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2667 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2668 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2669 (where N is the original length of the List).
2670 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2671 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2672 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2673<
2674 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2675 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2676 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2677 used to decide what to do:
2678 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2679 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2680 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2681 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2682
2683 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2684 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2685 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2686 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2687 fails.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002688 Returns {expr1}. Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002689
2690 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2691 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2692
2693
2694extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2695 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2696 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
Bram Moolenaardd60c362023-02-27 15:49:53 +00002697 unchanged.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002698
2699
2700feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2701 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2702 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2703
2704 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2705 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2706 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2707 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2708 characters from a mapping.
2709
2710 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2711 {string}.
2712
2713 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2714 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2715 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2716 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2717 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2718 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2719
2720 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2721 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2722 keys are remapped.
2723 'n' Do not remap keys.
2724 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2725 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2726 opening folds, etc.
2727 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2728 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2729 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2730 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2731 the internal "got_int" flag.
2732 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2733 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2734 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2735 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2736 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2737 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2738 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2739 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2740 script continues.
2741 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2742 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2743 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002744 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2745 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaard899e512022-05-07 21:54:03 +01002746 etc. Note that if the string being fed sets a script
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002747 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002748 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2749 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2750 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2751
2752 Return value is always 0.
2753
2754 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2755 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2756
2757filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2758 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2759 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2760 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2761 expression, which is used as a String.
2762 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2763 |glob()|.
2764 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2765 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2766 0
2767 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2768 1
2769
2770< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2771 GetName()->filereadable()
2772< *file_readable()*
2773 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2774
2775
2776filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2777 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2778 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2779 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2780 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2781
2782 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2783 GetName()->filewritable()
2784
2785
2786filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2787 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2788 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2789 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2790 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002791 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002792
2793 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2794
2795 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2796 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2797 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2798 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2799 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2800 current character.
2801 Examples: >
2802 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2803< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2804 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2805< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2806 call filter(var, 0)
2807< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2808
2809 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2810 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2811 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2812
2813 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2814 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2815 2. the value of the current item.
2816 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2817 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2818 func Odd(idx, val)
2819 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2820 endfunc
2821 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002822< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2823 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2824< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002825 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2826< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2827 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2828<
2829 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2830 Other values will result in a type error.
2831
2832 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2833 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2834 first: >
2835 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2836
2837< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002838 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002839 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2840 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2841 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2842 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2843
2844 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2845 mylist->filter(expr2)
2846
2847finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2848 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2849 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2850 for the syntax of {path}.
2851
2852 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2853 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2854 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2855 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2856
2857 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2858 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2859 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2860
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002861 Returns an empty string if the directory is not found.
2862
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002863 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002864
2865 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2866 GetName()->finddir()
2867
2868findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2869 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2870 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2871 Example: >
2872 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2873< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2874 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2875
2876 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2877 GetName()->findfile()
2878
2879flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2880 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2881 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2882 a very large number.
2883 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2884 not want that.
2885 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002886 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002887 *E900*
2888 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2889 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2890 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2891
2892 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2893
2894 Example: >
2895 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2896< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2897 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2898< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2899
2900 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2901 mylist->flatten()
2902<
2903flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2904 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2905
2906
2907float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2908 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2909 decimal point.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00002910 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002911 Returns 0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002912 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2913 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2914 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2915 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2916 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2917 Examples: >
2918 echo float2nr(3.95)
2919< 3 >
2920 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2921< -23 >
2922 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2923< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2924 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2925< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2926 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2927< 0
2928
2929 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2930 Compute()->float2nr()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002931
2932
2933floor({expr}) *floor()*
2934 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2935 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2936 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002937 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002938 Examples: >
2939 echo floor(1.856)
2940< 1.0 >
2941 echo floor(-5.456)
2942< -6.0 >
2943 echo floor(4.0)
2944< 4.0
2945
2946 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2947 Compute()->floor()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002948
2949
2950fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2951 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2952 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2953 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2954 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2955 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2956 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2957 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002958 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
2959 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002960 Examples: >
2961 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2962< 0.13 >
2963 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2964< -0.13
2965
2966 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2967 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002968
2969
2970fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2971 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2972 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2973 are escaped with a backslash.
2974 For most systems the characters escaped are
2975 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2976 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2977 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2978 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002979 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002980 Example: >
2981 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002982 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002983< results in executing: >
2984 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2985<
2986 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2987 GetName()->fnameescape()
2988
2989fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2990 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2991 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2992 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2993 Example: >
2994 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2995< results in: >
Bram Moolenaard799daa2022-06-20 11:17:32 +01002996 /home/user/vim/vim/src
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002997< If {mods} is empty or an unsupported modifier is used then
2998 {fname} is returned.
Bram Moolenaar5ed11532022-07-06 13:18:11 +01002999 When {fname} is empty then with {mods} ":h" returns ".", so
3000 that `:cd` can be used with it. This is different from
3001 expand('%:h') without a buffer name, which returns an empty
3002 string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003003 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
3004 |expand()| first then.
3005
3006 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3007 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
3008
3009foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
3010 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
3011 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
3012 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
3013 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
3014 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
3015
3016 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3017 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
3018
3019foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
3020 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
3021 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
3022 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
3023 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
3024 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
3025
3026 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3027 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
3028
3029foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
3030 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
3031 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
3032 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
3033 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
3034 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
3035 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
3036 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
3037 previous line is usually available.
3038 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
3039 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
3040
3041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3042 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
3043<
3044 *foldtext()*
3045foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
3046 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
3047 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
3048 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
3049 The returned string looks like this: >
3050 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
3051< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
3052 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
3053 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
3054 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
3055 'commentstring' options is removed.
3056 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
3057 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
3058 setting.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003059 Returns an empty string when there is no fold.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003060 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
3061
3062foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
3063 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
3064 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
3065 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
3066 returned.
3067 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
3068 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
3069 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
3070 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
3071
3072
3073 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3074 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
Ernie Raele79e2072024-01-13 11:47:33 +01003075
3076foreach({expr1}, {expr2}) *foreach()*
3077 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
3078 For each item in {expr1} execute {expr2}. {expr1} is not
erraelc92b8be2024-01-14 10:11:07 -08003079 modified; its values may be, as with |:lockvar| 1. |E741|
Ernie Raele79e2072024-01-13 11:47:33 +01003080 See |map()| and |filter()| to modify {expr1}.
3081
3082 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
3083
3084 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
3085 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
3086 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
3087 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
3088 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
3089 current character.
3090 Examples: >
3091 call foreach(mylist, 'used[v:val] = true')
3092< This records the items that are in the {expr1} list.
3093
3094 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then used
3095 as a command. Often it is good to use a |literal-string| to
3096 avoid having to double backslashes.
3097
3098 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
3099 1. the key or the index of the current item.
3100 2. the value of the current item.
3101 With a legacy script lambda you don't get an error if it only
3102 accepts one argument, but with a Vim9 lambda you get "E1106:
3103 One argument too many", the number of arguments must match.
3104 If the function returns a value, it is ignored.
3105
3106 Returns {expr1} in all cases.
3107 When an error is encountered while executing {expr2} no
3108 further items in {expr1} are processed.
3109 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
3110 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
3111
3112 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3113 mylist->foreach(expr2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003114<
3115 *foreground()*
3116foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
3117 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
3118 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
3119 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
3120 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01003121 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003122 Win32 console version}
3123
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01003124fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) *fullcommand()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003125 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
3126 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
3127
3128 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
3129 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01003130 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist, if it's
3131 ambiguous (for user-defined commands) or cannot be shortened
3132 this way. |vim9-no-shorten|
3133
3134 Without the {vim9} argument uses the current script version.
3135 If {vim9} is present and FALSE then legacy script rules are
3136 used. When {vim9} is present and TRUE then Vim9 rules are
3137 used, e.g. "en" is not a short form of "endif".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003138
3139 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
3140 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
3141
3142 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3143 GetName()->fullcommand()
3144<
3145 *funcref()*
3146funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
3147 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
3148 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
3149 function {name} is redefined later.
3150
3151 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00003152 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
3153 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
3154 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
3155 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003156 Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003157
3158 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3159 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
3160<
Dominique Pellee764d1b2023-03-12 21:20:59 +00003161 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E923*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003162function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
3163 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
3164 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
3165 internal function.
3166
3167 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
3168 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
3169 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
3170 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
3171 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
3172<
3173 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
3174 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
3175 same function.
3176
3177 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
3178 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
3179 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
3180
3181 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
3182 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
3183 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3184 ...
3185 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
3186 ...
3187 call Partial('name')
3188< Invokes the function as with: >
3189 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3190
3191< With a |method|: >
3192 func Callback(one, two, three)
3193 ...
3194 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
3195 ...
3196 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
3197< Invokes the function as with: >
3198 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
3199
3200< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
3201 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
3202 arguments. Example: >
3203 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003204 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003205 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
3206 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003207 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003208 call Func2('name')
3209< Invokes the function as with: >
3210 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3211
3212< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
3213 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
3214 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003215 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003216 endfunction
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003217 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003218 let context = {"name": "example"}
3219 let Func = function('Callback', context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003220 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003221 call Func() " will echo: called for example
3222< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003223 arguments, these two are equivalent, if Callback() is defined
3224 as context.Callback(): >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003225 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3226 let Func = context.Callback
3227
3228< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
3229 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003230 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003231 let context = {"name": "example"}
3232 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003233 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003234 call Func(500)
3235< Invokes the function as with: >
3236 call context.Callback('one', 500)
3237<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003238 Returns 0 on error.
3239
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003240 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3241 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
3242
3243
3244garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
3245 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
3246 that have circular references.
3247
3248 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
3249 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
3250 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
3251 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
3252 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
3253 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
3254 for a long time.
3255
3256 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
3257 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
3258 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
3259
3260 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
3261 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
3262 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
3263 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
3264
3265get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
3266 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
3267 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
3268 omitted.
3269 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3270 mylist->get(idx)
3271get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
3272 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
3273 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
3274 omitted.
3275 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3276 myblob->get(idx)
3277get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
3278 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
3279 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
3280 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
3281 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
3282< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
3283 'default' when it does not exist.
3284 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3285 mydict->get(key)
3286get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00003287 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003288 {what} are:
3289 "name" The function name
3290 "func" The function
3291 "dict" The dictionary
3292 "args" The list with arguments
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003293 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003294 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3295 myfunc->get(what)
3296<
3297 *getbufinfo()*
3298getbufinfo([{buf}])
3299getbufinfo([{dict}])
3300 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
3301
3302 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
3303 returned.
3304
3305 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
3306 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
3307 be specified in {dict}:
3308 buflisted include only listed buffers.
3309 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
3310 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
3311
3312 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
3313 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
3314 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
3315 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
3316
3317 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
3318 entries:
3319 bufnr Buffer number.
3320 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
3321 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
Sean Dewar1fb41032023-08-16 17:15:05 +01003322 command TRUE if the buffer belongs to the
3323 command-line window |cmdwin|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003324 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
3325 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
3326 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
3327 last used.
3328 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
3329 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
3330 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
3331 opened in the current window.
3332 Only valid if the buffer has been
3333 displayed in the window in the past.
3334 If you want the line number of the
3335 last known cursor position in a given
3336 window, use |line()|: >
3337 :echo line('.', {winid})
3338<
3339 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
3340 valid when loaded)
3341 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
3342 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
3343 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
3344 Each list item is a dictionary with
3345 the following fields:
3346 id sign identifier
3347 lnum line number
3348 name sign name
3349 variables A reference to the dictionary with
3350 buffer-local variables.
3351 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
3352 buffer
3353 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
3354 display this buffer
3355
3356 Examples: >
3357 for buf in getbufinfo()
3358 echo buf.name
3359 endfor
3360 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
3361 if buf.changed
3362 ....
3363 endif
3364 endfor
3365<
3366 To get buffer-local options use: >
3367 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
3368<
3369 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3370 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
3371<
3372
3373 *getbufline()*
3374getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
3375 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
3376 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003377 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned. See
3378 `getbufoneline()` for only getting the line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003379
3380 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3381
3382 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3383 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3384
3385 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3386 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3387
3388 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3389 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3390 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3391 returned.
3392
3393 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3394 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3395
3396 Example: >
3397 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3398
3399< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3400 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003401<
3402 *getbufoneline()*
3403getbufoneline({buf}, {lnum})
3404 Just like `getbufline()` but only get one line and return it
3405 as a string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003406
3407getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3408 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3409 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3410 must be used.
3411 The {varname} argument is a string.
3412 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3413 buffer-local variables.
3414 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3415 the buffer-local options.
3416 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3417 a buffer-local option.
3418 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3419 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3420 window-local option.
3421 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3422 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3423 string is returned, there is no error message.
3424 Examples: >
3425 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003426 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003427
3428< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3429 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3430<
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +00003431getcellwidths() *getcellwidths()*
3432 Returns a |List| of cell widths of character ranges overridden
3433 by |setcellwidths()|. The format is equal to the argument of
3434 |setcellwidths()|. If no character ranges have their cell
3435 widths overridden, an empty List is returned.
3436
3437
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003438getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3439 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3440 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3441 exist, an empty list is returned.
3442
3443 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3444 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3445 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3446 entries:
3447 col column number
3448 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3449 lnum line number
3450 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3451 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3452 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3453
3454 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3455 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3456
3457getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3458 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3459 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3460 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3461 Return zero otherwise.
3462 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3463 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3464 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3465
3466 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3467 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01003468 result is a Number. Use |nr2char()| to convert it to a String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003469 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3470 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3471 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3472 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3473 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3474 that is not included in the character.
3475
3476 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3477 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3478 sequence.
3479
3480 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3481 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3482 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3483
3484 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3485
3486 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3487 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3488 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3489 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3490 ignored.
3491 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3492 let c = getchar()
3493 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003494 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003495 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003496 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003497 endif
3498<
3499 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3500 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3501 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3502
3503 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3504 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3505 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3506 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3507
3508 There is no mapping for the character.
3509 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3510 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3511 sequence. Examples: >
3512 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3513 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3514< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3515 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3516 :function FindChar()
3517 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3518 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3519 : normal l
3520 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3521 : break
3522 : endif
3523 : endwhile
3524 :endfunction
3525<
3526 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3527 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3528 another character: >
3529 :function GetKey()
3530 : let c = getchar()
3531 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3532 : let c = getchar()
3533 : endwhile
3534 : return c
3535 :endfunction
3536
3537getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3538 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3539 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3540 These values are added together:
3541 2 shift
3542 4 control
3543 8 alt (meta)
3544 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3545 32 mouse double click
3546 64 mouse triple click
3547 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
Casey Tucker92e90a12024-01-25 22:44:00 +01003548 128 command (Mac) or super (GTK)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003549 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3550 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003551 without a modifier. Returns 0 if no modifiers are used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003552
3553 *getcharpos()*
3554getcharpos({expr})
3555 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3556 column number in the returned List is a character index
3557 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003558 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3559 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003560 of the last character.
3561
3562 Example:
3563 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3564 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3565 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3566<
3567 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3568 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3569
3570getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3571 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3572 with the following entries:
3573
3574 char character previously used for a character
3575 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3576 if no character search has been performed
3577 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3578 0 for backward
3579 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3580 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3581 character search
3582
3583 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3584 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3585 character search: >
3586 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3587 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3588< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3589
3590
3591getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3592 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3593 string.
3594 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3595 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3596 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3597 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3598 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3599 if no character is available.
3600 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3601 result is converted to a string.
3602
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003603getcmdcompltype() *getcmdcompltype()*
3604 Return the type of the current command-line completion.
3605 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
3606 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01003607 See |:command-completion| for the return string.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003608 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3609 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003610 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003611
3612getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3613 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3614 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3615 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3616 Example: >
3617 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003618< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and
3619 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003620 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3621 |inputsecret()|.
3622
3623getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3624 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3625 byte count. The first column is 1.
3626 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3627 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3628 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003629 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3630 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003631
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003632getcmdscreenpos() *getcmdscreenpos()*
3633 Return the screen position of the cursor in the command line
3634 as a byte count. The first column is 1.
3635 Instead of |getcmdpos()|, it adds the prompt position.
3636 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3637 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3638 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003639 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3640 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003641
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003642getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3643 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3644 are:
3645 : normal Ex command
3646 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3647 / forward search command
3648 ? backward search command
3649 @ |input()| command
3650 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3651 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3652 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3653 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3654 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3655 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3656
3657getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3658 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3659 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3660 when not in the command-line window.
3661
3662getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3663 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3664 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3665 types are supported:
3666
3667 arglist file names in argument list
3668 augroup autocmd groups
3669 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003670 behave |:behave| suboptions
3671 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003672 color color schemes
3673 command Ex command
3674 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3675 compiler compilers
3676 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
Shougo Matsushita92997dd2023-08-20 20:55:55 +02003677 custom,{func} custom completion, defined via {func}
3678 customlist,{func} custom completion, defined via {func}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003679 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3680 dir directory names
3681 environment environment variable names
3682 event autocommand events
3683 expression Vim expression
3684 file file and directory names
3685 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3686 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3687 function function name
3688 help help subjects
3689 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003690 history |:history| suboptions
Doug Kearns81642d92024-01-04 22:37:44 +01003691 keymap keyboard mappings
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003692 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3693 mapclear buffer argument
3694 mapping mapping name
3695 menu menus
3696 messages |:messages| suboptions
3697 option options
3698 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
zeertzjq5c8771b2023-01-24 12:34:03 +00003699 runtime |:runtime| completion
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003700 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003701 shellcmd Shell command
3702 sign |:sign| suboptions
3703 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3704 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3705 tag tags
3706 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3707 user user names
3708 var user variables
3709
3710 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3711 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3712 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3713
3714 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3715 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3716 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3717
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003718 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3719 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003720 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3721 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3722 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3723 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003724
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003725 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3726 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3727 a ":call" command: >
3728 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3729<
3730 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3731 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3732
3733 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3734 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3735<
3736 *getcurpos()*
3737getcurpos([{winid}])
3738 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3739 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3740 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3741 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003742 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3743 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003744 |getpos()|.
3745 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3746 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3747 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3748
3749 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3750 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3751 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3752 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3753 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3754
3755 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3756 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3757 MoveTheCursorAround
3758 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3759< Note that this only works within the window. See
3760 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3761
3762 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3763 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3764<
3765 *getcursorcharpos()*
3766getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3767 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3768 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3769
3770 Example:
3771 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3772 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3773 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3774<
3775 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3776 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3777
3778< *getcwd()*
3779getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3780 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3781 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3782
3783 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3784 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3785 the |window-ID|.
3786 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3787 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3788
3789 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3790 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3791 the working directory of the tabpage.
3792 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3793 use the current tabpage.
3794 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3795 the current window.
3796 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3797
3798 Examples: >
3799 " Get the working directory of the current window
3800 :echo getcwd()
3801 :echo getcwd(0)
3802 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3803 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3804 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3805 " Get the global working directory
3806 :echo getcwd(-1)
3807 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3808 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3809 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3810 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3811
3812< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3813 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3814
3815getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3816 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3817 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3818 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3819
3820< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3821 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3822 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3823 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3824
3825 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3826 GetVarname()->getenv()
3827
3828getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3829 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3830 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3831 |hl-Normal|.
3832 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3833 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3834 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3835 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3836 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3837 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3838 function just after the GUI has started.
3839 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3840 a valid name does not work.
3841
3842getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3843 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3844 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3845 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3846 empty string is returned.
3847 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3848 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3849 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3850 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3851 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3852 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3853 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3854< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3855 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3856
3857 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3858 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3859<
3860 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3861
3862getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3863 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3864 given file {fname}.
3865 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3866 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3867 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3868 is returned.
3869
3870 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3871 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3872
3873getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3874 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3875 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3876 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3877 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3878 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3879
3880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3881 GetFilename()->getftime()
3882
3883getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3884 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3885 file of the given file {fname}.
3886 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3887 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3888 results:
3889 Normal file "file"
3890 Directory "dir"
3891 Symbolic link "link"
3892 Block device "bdev"
3893 Character device "cdev"
3894 Socket "socket"
3895 FIFO "fifo"
3896 All other "other"
3897 Example: >
3898 getftype("/home")
3899< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3900 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3901 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3902 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3903
3904 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3905 GetFilename()->getftype()
3906
3907getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3908 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003909 active and |FALSE| otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003910 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3911
3912getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3913 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3914
3915 Without arguments use the current window.
3916 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3917 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3918 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003919 page. If {winnr} or {tabnr} is invalid, an empty list is
3920 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003921
3922 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3923 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3924 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3925 the following entries:
3926 bufnr buffer number
3927 col column number
3928 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3929 filename filename if available
3930 lnum line number
3931
3932 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3933 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3934
3935< *getline()*
3936getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3937 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3938 from the current buffer. Example: >
3939 getline(1)
3940< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3941 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3942 To get the line under the cursor: >
3943 getline(".")
3944< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3945 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3946
3947 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3948 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3949 including line {end}.
3950 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3951 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3952 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3953 Example: >
3954 :let start = line('.')
3955 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3956 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3957
3958< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3959 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3960
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003961< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()| and
3962 |getbufoneline()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003963
3964getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3965 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3966 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3967 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3968
3969 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3970 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3971 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3972
3973 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3974 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3975 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3976
3977 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3978 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3979
3980 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3981 from the location list. This field is
3982 applicable only when called from a
3983 location list window. See
3984 |location-list-file-window| for more
3985 details.
3986
3987 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3988 location list for the window {nr}.
3989 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3990
3991 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3992 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3993 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3994
3995
3996getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3997 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3998 about all the global marks. |mark|
3999
4000 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
4001 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01004002 see |bufname()|. If {buf} is invalid, an empty list is
4003 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004004
4005 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
4006 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
4007 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
4008 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
4009 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
4010 file file name
4011
4012 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
4013 mark.
4014
4015 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4016 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
4017
4018getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
4019 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
4020 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
4021 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
4022 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
4023 |getmatches()|.
4024 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01004025 window ID instead of the current window. If {win} is invalid,
4026 an empty list is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004027 Example: >
4028 :echo getmatches()
4029< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
4030 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
4031 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
4032 :let m = getmatches()
4033 :call clearmatches()
4034 :echo getmatches()
4035< [] >
4036 :call setmatches(m)
4037 :echo getmatches()
4038< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
4039 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
4040 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
4041 :unlet m
4042<
4043getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
4044 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
4045 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
4046 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
4047 screenrow screen row
4048 screencol screen column
4049 winid Window ID of the click
4050 winrow row inside "winid"
4051 wincol column inside "winid"
4052 line text line inside "winid"
4053 column text column inside "winid"
zeertzjqf5a94d52023-10-15 10:03:30 +02004054 coladd offset (in screen columns) from the
4055 start of the clicked char
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004056 All numbers are 1-based.
4057
4058 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
4059 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
4060
4061 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
4062 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
4063 are zero.
4064
4065 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
4066 length of the text in bytes plus one.
4067
4068 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
4069
4070 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
4071 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
4072
Bram Moolenaar24dc19c2022-11-14 19:49:15 +00004073getmouseshape() *getmouseshape()*
4074 Returns the name of the currently showing mouse pointer.
4075 When the |+mouseshape| feature is not supported or the shape
4076 is unknown an empty string is returned.
4077 This function is mainly intended for testing.
4078
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004079 *getpid()*
4080getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
4081 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
4082 exits.
4083
4084 *getpos()*
4085getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
4086 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
4087 |getcurpos()|.
4088 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
4089 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
4090 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
4091 is the buffer number of the mark.
4092 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
4093 column is 1.
4094 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
4095 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
4096 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
4097 character.
4098 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
4099 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00004100 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004101 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
4102 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
4103 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00004104 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
4105 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01004106 If {expr} is invalid, returns a list with all zeros.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004107 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
4108 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
4109 ...
4110 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
4111< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
4112
4113 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4114 GetMark()->getpos()
4115
4116getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
4117 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
4118 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
4119 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
4120 bufname() to get the name
4121 module module name
4122 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
4123 end_lnum
4124 end of line number if the item is multiline
4125 col column number (first column is 1)
4126 end_col end of column number if the item has range
4127 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
4128 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
4129 nr error number
4130 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
4131 text description of the error
4132 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
4133 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09004134 user_data
4135 custom data associated with the item, can be
Tom Praschanca6ac992023-08-11 23:26:12 +02004136 any type.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004137
4138 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
4139 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
4140 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
4141 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
4142 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
4143
4144 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
4145 do something with them: >
4146 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
4147 :for d in getqflist()
4148 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
4149 :endfor
4150<
4151 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
4152 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
4153 following string items are supported in {what}:
4154 changedtick get the total number of changes made
4155 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
4156 context get the |quickfix-context|
4157 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
4158 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
4159 value is used.
4160 id get information for the quickfix list with
4161 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
4162 current list or the list specified by "nr"
4163 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
4164 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
4165 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
4166 See |quickfix-index|
4167 items quickfix list entries
4168 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
4169 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
4170 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
4171 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
4172 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
4173 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
4174 the last quickfix list
4175 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4176 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
4177 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
4178 size number of entries in the quickfix list
4179 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
4180 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
4181 all all of the above quickfix properties
4182 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
4183 particular item, set it to zero.
4184 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
4185 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
4186 specified by "id" is used.
4187 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
4188 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
4189 contains the quickfix stack size.
4190 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
4191 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
4192 "items" with the list of entries.
4193
4194 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4195 changedtick total number of changes made to the
4196 list |quickfix-changedtick|
4197 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
4198 If not present, set to "".
4199 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
4200 present, set to 0.
4201 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
4202 present, set to 0.
4203 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
4204 an empty list.
4205 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
4206 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4207 window. If not present, set to 0.
4208 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
4209 present, set to 0.
4210 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
4211 to "".
4212 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
4213
4214 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
4215 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
4216 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
4217 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
4218<
4219getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
4220 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
4221 {regname}. Example: >
4222 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
4223< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
4224 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004225 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004226
4227 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
4228 register. (For use in maps.)
4229 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
4230 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
4231 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
4232
4233 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
4234 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
4235 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
4236 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
4237 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
4238 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
4239
4240 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4241 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4242 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4243
4244 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4245 GetRegname()->getreg()
4246
4247getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
4248 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
4249 Dictionary with the following entries:
4250 regcontents List of lines contained in register
4251 {regname}, like
4252 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
4253 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
4254 |getregtype()|.
4255 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
4256 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
4257 register.
4258 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
4259 single letter name of the register
4260 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
4261 For example, after deleting a line
4262 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
4263 which is the register that got the
4264 deleted text.
4265
4266 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
4267 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
4268 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4269 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4270 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
4271 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4272
4273 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4274 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
4275
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004276getregion({pos1}, {pos2} [, {opts}]) *getregion()*
Shougo Matsushita84bf6e62024-03-06 21:10:18 +01004277 Returns the list of strings from {pos1} to {pos2} from a
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004278 buffer.
4279
4280 {pos1} and {pos2} must both be |List|s with four numbers.
Shougo Matsushita84bf6e62024-03-06 21:10:18 +01004281 See |getpos()| for the format of the list. It's possible
4282 to specify positions from a different buffer, but please
zeertzjq0df8f932024-03-07 21:40:53 +01004283 note the limitations at |getregion-notes|.
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004284
4285 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
4286 following items:
4287
zeertzjq87410ab2024-03-02 06:00:23 +08004288 type Specify the region's selection type
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004289 (default: "v"):
4290 "v" for |characterwise| mode
4291 "V" for |linewise| mode
4292 "<CTRL-V>" for |blockwise-visual| mode
4293
zeertzjq87410ab2024-03-02 06:00:23 +08004294 exclusive If |TRUE|, use exclusive selection
4295 for the end position
4296 (default: follow 'selection')
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004297
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004298 You can get the last selection type by |visualmode()|.
4299 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
4300 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
zeertzjq87410ab2024-03-02 06:00:23 +08004301 This function is useful to get text starting and ending in
4302 different columns, such as a |characterwise-visual| selection.
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004303
Shougo Matsushita84bf6e62024-03-06 21:10:18 +01004304 *getregion-notes*
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004305 Note that:
4306 - Order of {pos1} and {pos2} doesn't matter, it will always
4307 return content from the upper left position to the lower
4308 right position.
zeertzjq87410ab2024-03-02 06:00:23 +08004309 - If 'virtualedit' is enabled and the region is past the end
4310 of the lines, resulting lines are padded with spaces.
4311 - If the region is blockwise and it starts or ends in the
4312 middle of a multi-cell character, it is not included but
4313 its selected part is substituted with spaces.
Shougo Matsushita84bf6e62024-03-06 21:10:18 +01004314 - If {pos1} and {pos2} are not in the same buffer, an empty
zeertzjq421b5972024-02-22 19:48:06 +01004315 list is returned.
Shougo Matsushita84bf6e62024-03-06 21:10:18 +01004316 - {pos1} and {pos2} must belong to a |bufloaded()| buffer.
zeertzjq0df8f932024-03-07 21:40:53 +01004317 - It is evaluated in current window context, which makes a
4318 difference if the buffer is displayed in a window with
4319 different 'virtualedit' or 'list' values.
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004320
4321 Examples: >
4322 :xnoremap <CR>
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004323 \ <Cmd>echow getregion(
4324 \ getpos('v'), getpos('.'), #{ type: mode() })<CR>
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004325<
4326 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004327 getpos('.')->getregion(getpos("'a"))
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004328<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004329getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
4330 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
4331 The value will be one of:
4332 "v" for |characterwise| text
4333 "V" for |linewise| text
4334 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
4335 "" for an empty or unknown register
4336 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
4337 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
4338 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
4339 |v:register| is used.
4340 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4341
4342 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4343 GetRegname()->getregtype()
4344
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01004345getscriptinfo([{opts}]) *getscriptinfo()*
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004346 Returns a |List| with information about all the sourced Vim
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004347 scripts in the order they were sourced, like what
4348 `:scriptnames` shows.
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004349
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004350 The optional Dict argument {opts} supports the following
4351 optional items:
4352 name Script name match pattern. If specified,
4353 and "sid" is not specified, information about
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01004354 scripts with a name that match the pattern
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004355 "name" are returned.
4356 sid Script ID |<SID>|. If specified, only
4357 information about the script with ID "sid" is
4358 returned and "name" is ignored.
4359
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004360 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following
4361 items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004362 autoload Set to TRUE for a script that was used with
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004363 `import autoload` but was not actually sourced
4364 yet (see |import-autoload|).
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004365 functions List of script-local function names defined in
4366 the script. Present only when a particular
4367 script is specified using the "sid" item in
4368 {opts}.
4369 name Vim script file name.
4370 sid Script ID |<SID>|.
4371 sourced Script ID of the actually sourced script that
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01004372 this script name links to, if any, otherwise
4373 zero
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004374 variables A dictionary with the script-local variables.
Bram Moolenaarf1dcd142022-12-31 15:30:45 +00004375 Present only when a particular script is
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004376 specified using the "sid" item in {opts}.
4377 Note that this is a copy, the value of
4378 script-local variables cannot be changed using
4379 this dictionary.
h_east59858792023-10-25 22:47:05 +09004380 version Vim script version (|scriptversion|)
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004381
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004382 Examples: >
4383 :echo getscriptinfo({'name': 'myscript'})
4384 :echo getscriptinfo({'sid': 15}).variables
4385<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004386gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
4387 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
4388 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
4389 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
4390 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
4391 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
4392
4393 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4394 tabnr tab page number.
4395 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4396 tabpage-local variables
4397 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
4398
4399 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4400 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
4401
4402gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
4403 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
4404 {tabnr}. |t:var|
4405 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
4406 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4407 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
4408 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
4409 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
4410 string is returned, there is no error message.
4411
4412 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4413 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
4414
4415gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
4416 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
4417 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
4418 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4419 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
4420 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
4421 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
4422 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
4423 window-local option.
4424 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
4425 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
4426 use |getwinvar()|.
4427 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4428 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
4429 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
4430 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
4431 or buffer-local variable.
4432 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
4433 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
4434 Examples: >
4435 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004436 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004437<
4438 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
4439 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
4440
4441< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4442 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
4443
4444gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
4445 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
4446 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4447 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
4448 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
4449
4450 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4451 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
4452 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
4453 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
4454 items List of items in the stack. Each item
4455 is a dictionary containing the
4456 entries described below.
4457 length Number of entries in the stack.
4458
4459 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
4460 entries:
4461 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
4462 from cursor position before the tag jump.
4463 See |getpos()| for the format of the
4464 returned list.
4465 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
4466 multiple matching tags are found for a
4467 name.
4468 tagname name of the tag
4469
4470 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
4471
4472 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4473 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
4474
4475
4476gettext({text}) *gettext()*
4477 Translate String {text} if possible.
4478 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
4479 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
4480 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
4481 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
4482 called.
4483 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
4484 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
4485 strings.
4486
4487
4488getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
4489 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
4490
4491 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
4492 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
4493 exist the result is an empty list.
4494
4495 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
4496 tab pages is returned.
4497
4498 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4499 botline last complete displayed buffer line
4500 bufnr number of buffer in the window
4501 height window height (excluding winbar)
4502 loclist 1 if showing a location list
4503 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4504 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
4505 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4506 terminal 1 if a terminal window
4507 {only with the +terminal feature}
4508 tabnr tab page number
4509 topline first displayed buffer line
4510 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4511 window-local variables
4512 width window width
4513 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
4514 otherwise
4515 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
4516 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
4517 textoff number of columns occupied by any
4518 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
4519 number in front of the text
4520 winid |window-ID|
4521 winnr window number
4522 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
4523 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
4524
4525 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4526 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
4527
4528getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4529 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4530 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4531 [x-pos, y-pos]
4532 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4533 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4534 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4535 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4536 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4537 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4538 do some work in the meantime: >
4539 while 1
4540 let res = getwinpos(1)
4541 if res[0] >= 0
4542 break
4543 endif
4544 " Do some work here
4545 endwhile
4546<
4547
4548 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4549 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4550<
4551 *getwinposx()*
4552getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4553 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4554 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
lilydjwg6e0a18f2024-01-29 20:54:28 +01004555 The result will be -1 if the information is not available
4556 (e.g. on the Wayland backend).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004557 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4558
4559 *getwinposy()*
4560getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4561 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4562 a timeout of 100 msec).
lilydjwg6e0a18f2024-01-29 20:54:28 +01004563 The result will be -1 if the information is not available
4564 (e.g. on the Wayland backend).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004565 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4566
4567getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4568 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4569 Examples: >
4570 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004571 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004572
4573< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4574 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4575<
4576glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4577 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4578 use of special characters.
4579
4580 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4581 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4582 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4583 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4584 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4585
4586 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4587 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4588 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4589 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4590 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4591
4592 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4593
4594 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4595 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4596
4597 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4598 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4599 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4600 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4601
4602 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4603 any external command. Example: >
4604 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4605 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4606< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4607 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4608
4609 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4610 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4611
4612 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4613 GetExpr()->glob()
4614
4615glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4616 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4617 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4618 is a file name. E.g. >
4619 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4620< This is equivalent to: >
4621 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4622< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4623 empty string.
4624 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4625 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4626
4627 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4628 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4629< *globpath()*
4630globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4631 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4632 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4633 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4634<
4635 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4636 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4637 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4638 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4639 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4640 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4641 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4642 error message.
4643
4644 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4645 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4646 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4647 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4648
4649 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4650 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4651 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4652 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4653 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4654 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4655<
4656 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4657
4658 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4659 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4660 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4661 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4662< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4663 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4664
4665 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4666 second argument: >
4667 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4668<
4669 *has()*
4670has({feature} [, {check}])
4671 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4672 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4673 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4674 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4675
4676 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4677 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4678 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4679 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4680 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4681 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4682 current Vim version.
4683
4684 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4685
4686 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4687 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4688 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4689 separate line: >
4690 if has('feature')
4691 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4692 endif
4693< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4694 would not be found.
4695
4696
4697has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4698 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
Bram Moolenaare8008642022-08-19 17:15:35 +01004699 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise.
4700 The {key} argument is a string. In |Vim9| script a number is
4701 also accepted (and converted to a string) but no other types.
4702 In legacy script the usual automatic conversion to string is
4703 done.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004704
4705 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4706 mydict->has_key(key)
4707
4708haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4709 The result is a Number:
4710 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4711 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4712 0 otherwise.
4713
4714 Without arguments use the current window.
4715 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4716 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4717 page.
4718 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4719 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4720 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4721 Examples: >
4722 if haslocaldir() == 1
4723 " window local directory case
4724 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4725 " tab-local directory case
4726 else
4727 " global directory case
4728 endif
4729
4730 " current window
4731 :echo haslocaldir()
4732 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4733 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4734 " window n in current tab page
4735 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4736 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4737 " window n in tab page m
4738 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4739 " tab page m
4740 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4741<
4742 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4743 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4744
4745hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4746 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4747 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4748 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4749 indicated by {mode}.
4750 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4751 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4752 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4753 Command-line mode.
4754 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4755 buffer are checked for a match.
4756 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4757 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4758 n Normal mode
4759 v Visual and Select mode
4760 x Visual mode
4761 s Select mode
4762 o Operator-pending mode
4763 i Insert mode
4764 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4765 c Command-line mode
4766 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4767
4768 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4769 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4770 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4771 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4772 :endif
4773< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4774 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4775
4776 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4777 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4778
4779histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4780 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4781 one of: *hist-names*
4782 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4783 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4784 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4785 "input" or "@" input line history
4786 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4787 empty the current or last used history
4788 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4789 character is sufficient.
4790 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4791 shifted to become the newest entry.
4792 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4793 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4794
4795 Example: >
4796 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4797 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4798< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4799
4800 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4801 second argument: >
4802 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4803
4804histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4805 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4806 for the possible values of {history}.
4807
4808 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4809 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4810 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4811 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4812 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4813 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4814 be removed if it exists.
4815
4816 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4817 is returned.
4818
4819 Examples:
4820 Clear expression register history: >
4821 :call histdel("expr")
4822<
4823 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4824 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4825<
4826 The following three are equivalent: >
4827 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4828 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004829 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004830<
4831 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4832 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4833 :call histdel("search", -1)
4834 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4835<
4836 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4837 GetHistory()->histdel()
4838
4839histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4840 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4841 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4842 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4843 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4844 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4845
4846 Examples:
4847 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004848 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004849
4850< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4851 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4852 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4853<
4854 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4855 GetHistory()->histget()
4856
4857histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4858 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4859 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4860 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4861
4862 Example: >
4863 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4864
4865< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4866 GetHistory()->histnr()
4867<
4868hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4869 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4870 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4871 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4872 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4873 item.
4874 *highlight_exists()*
4875 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4876
4877 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4878 GetName()->hlexists()
4879<
4880hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4881 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4882 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4883 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4884 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4885
4886 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4887 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4888 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4889 resolved highlight group are returned.
4890
4891 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4892 following items:
4893 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4894 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4895 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4896 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4897 ctermbg cterm background color.
4898 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4899 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4900 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4901 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4902 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4903 group link is a default link. See
4904 |highlight-default|.
4905 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4906 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4907 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4908 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4909 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4910 id highlight group ID.
4911 linksto linked highlight group name.
4912 See |:highlight-link|.
4913 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4914 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4915 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4916 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4917
4918 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4919 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4920 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4921 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4922
4923 Example(s): >
4924 :echo hlget()
4925 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4926 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4927<
4928 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4929 GetName()->hlget()
4930<
4931hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4932 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4933 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4934 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4935 supported items in this dictionary.
4936
4937 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4938 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4939
4940 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4941 a link for an existing highlight group
4942 with attributes.
4943
4944 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4945 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4946 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4947 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4948 modified.
4949
4950 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4951 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4952 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4953 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4954
4955 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4956 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4957
4958 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4959
4960 Example(s): >
4961 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4962 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4963 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4964 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4965 :let l = hlget()
4966 :call hlset(l)
4967 " clear the Search highlight group
4968 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4969 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4970 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4971 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4972 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4973 " remove the MyHlg group link
4974 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4975 " clear the attributes and a link
4976 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4977 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4978<
4979 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4980 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4981<
4982 *hlID()*
4983hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4984 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4985 zero is returned.
4986 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4987 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4988 "Comment" group: >
4989 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4990< *highlightID()*
4991 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4992
4993 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4994 GetName()->hlID()
4995
4996hostname() *hostname()*
4997 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4998 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4999 256 characters long are truncated.
5000
5001iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
5002 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
5003 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
5004 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
5005 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
5006 are replaced with "?".
5007 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
5008 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
5009 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
5010 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
5011 can be done.
5012 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
5013 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
5014 UTF-8 and use: >
5015 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
5016< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
5017 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
5018 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
5019
5020 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5021 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
5022<
5023 *indent()*
5024indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
5025 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
5026 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
5027 |getline()|.
5028 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
5029 error is given.
5030
5031 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5032 GetLnum()->indent()
5033
5034index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005035 Find {expr} in {object} and return its index. See
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005036 |indexof()| for using a lambda to select the item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005037
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005038 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
5039 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
5040 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
5041 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005042 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case matters as indicated by
5043 the {ic} argument.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005044
5045 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
5046 value is equal to {expr}.
5047
5048 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
5049 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005050
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005051 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
5052 case must match.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005053
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005054 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
5055 Example: >
5056 :let idx = index(words, "the")
5057 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
5058
5059< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5060 GetObject()->index(what)
5061
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005062indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]) *indexof()*
5063 Returns the index of an item in {object} where {expr} is
5064 v:true. {object} must be a |List| or a |Blob|.
5065
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005066 If {object} is a |List|, evaluate {expr} for each item in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005067 List until the expression is v:true and return the index of
5068 this item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005069
5070 If {object} is a |Blob| evaluate {expr} for each byte in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005071 Blob until the expression is v:true and return the index of
5072 this byte.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005073
5074 {expr} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
5075
5076 If {expr} is a |string|: If {object} is a |List|, inside
5077 {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current List item and
5078 |v:val| has the value of the item. If {object} is a |Blob|,
5079 inside {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current byte and
5080 |v:val| has the byte value.
5081
5082 If {expr} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
5083 1. the key or the index of the current item.
5084 2. the value of the current item.
5085 The function must return |TRUE| if the item is found and the
5086 search should stop.
5087
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005088 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005089 following items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005090 startidx start evaluating {expr} at the item with this
5091 index; may be negative for an item relative to
5092 the end
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005093 Returns -1 when {expr} evaluates to v:false for all the items.
5094 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005095 :let l = [#{n: 10}, #{n: 20}, #{n: 30}]
5096 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20")
5097 :echo indexof(l, {i, v -> v.n == 30})
5098 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20", #{startidx: 1})
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005099
5100< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5101 mylist->indexof(expr)
5102
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005103input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
5104 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
5105 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
5106 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
5107 in the prompt to start a new line.
5108 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
5109 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
5110 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
5111 for lines typed for input().
5112 Example: >
5113 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
5114 : echo "Cheers!"
5115 :endif
5116<
5117 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
5118 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
5119 Example: >
5120 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
5121
5122< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
5123 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
5124 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
5125 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
5126 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
5127 more information. Example: >
5128 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
5129<
5130 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
5131 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
5132 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
5133 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
5134 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
5135 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
5136 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
5137 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
5138 |:execute| or |:normal|.
5139
5140 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005141 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005142 :function GetFoo()
5143 : call inputsave()
5144 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
5145 : call inputrestore()
5146 :endfunction
5147
5148< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5149 GetPrompt()->input()
5150
5151inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
5152 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
5153 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
5154 Example: >
5155 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
5156 :if n != ""
5157 : let &sw = n
5158 :endif
5159< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
5160 omitted an empty string is returned.
5161 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
5162 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
5163 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
5164
5165 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5166 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
5167
5168inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
5169 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
5170 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
5171 enter a number, which is returned.
5172 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
5173 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
5174 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
5175 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
5176 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
5177 length of {textlist} is returned.
5178 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
5179 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
5180 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
5181 Example: >
5182 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
5183 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
5184
5185< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5186 GetChoices()->inputlist()
5187
5188inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
5189 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
5190 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
5191 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
5192 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
5193
5194inputsave() *inputsave()*
5195 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
5196 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
5197 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
5198 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
5199 many inputrestore() calls.
5200 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
5201
5202inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
5203 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
5204 two exceptions:
5205 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
5206 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
5207 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
5208 |history| stack.
5209 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
5210 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
5211 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
5212
5213 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5214 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
5215
5216insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
5217 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
5218 of it.
5219
5220 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
5221 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
5222 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
5223 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
5224
5225 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
5226 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
5227 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
5228 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
5229< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
5230 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
5231 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
5232
5233 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5234 mylist->insert(item)
Yegappan Lakshmanancd39b692023-10-02 12:50:45 -07005235<
5236 *instanceof()* *E614* *E616* *E693*
5237instanceof({object}, {class})
5238 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the {object}
Ernie Rael2025af12023-12-12 16:58:00 +01005239 argument is a direct or indirect instance of a |Class|,
5240 |Interface|, or class |:type| alias specified by {class}.
5241 If {class} is varargs, the function returns |TRUE| when
Yegappan Lakshmanancd39b692023-10-02 12:50:45 -07005242 {object} is an instance of any of the specified classes.
LemonBoyafe04662023-08-23 21:08:11 +02005243 Example: >
Ernie Rael2025af12023-12-12 16:58:00 +01005244 instanceof(animal, Dog, Cat)
LemonBoyafe04662023-08-23 21:08:11 +02005245
5246< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5247 myobj->instanceof(mytype)
5248
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005249interrupt() *interrupt()*
5250 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
5251 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
5252 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
5253 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
5254 :function s:check_typoname(file)
5255 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
5256 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
5257 : call interrupt()
5258 : endif
5259 :endfunction
5260 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
5261
5262invert({expr}) *invert()*
5263 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
5264 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
5265 :let bits = invert(bits)
5266< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5267 :let bits = bits->invert()
5268
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005269isabsolutepath({path}) *isabsolutepath()*
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005270 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
5271 absolute path.
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005272 On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005273 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
5274 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
5275 are always absolute.
5276 Example: >
5277 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
5278 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
5279 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
5280 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
5281 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005282<
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005283 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5284 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
5285
5286
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005287isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
5288 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
5289 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
5290 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
5291 is any expression, which is used as a String.
5292
5293 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5294 GetName()->isdirectory()
5295
5296isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
5297 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
5298 infinity, otherwise 0. >
5299 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
5300< 1 >
5301 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
5302< -1
5303
5304 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5305 Compute()->isinf()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005306
5307islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
5308 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
5309 name of a locked variable.
5310 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
5311 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
5312 Example: >
5313 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
5314 :lockvar 1 alist
5315 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
5316 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
5317
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00005318< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
5319 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
5320 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
5321 |exists()| to check for existence.
5322 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005323
5324 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5325 GetName()->islocked()
5326
5327isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
5328 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
5329 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
5330< 1
5331
5332 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5333 Compute()->isnan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005334
5335items({dict}) *items()*
5336 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
5337 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
5338 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
5339 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
5340 Example: >
5341 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005342 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005343 endfor
Yegappan Lakshmanan49cdd622023-12-24 11:01:23 +01005344<
5345 A List or a String argument is also supported. In these
5346 cases, items() returns a List with the index and the value at
5347 the index.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005348
Yegappan Lakshmanan49cdd622023-12-24 11:01:23 +01005349 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005350 mydict->items()
5351
5352job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
5353
5354
5355join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
5356 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
5357 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
5358 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
5359 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
5360 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005361 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005362< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
5363 converted into a string like with |string()|.
5364 The opposite function is |split()|.
5365
5366 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5367 mylist->join()
5368
5369js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
5370 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
5371 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
5372 - Strings can be in single quotes.
5373 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
5374 result in v:none items.
5375
5376 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5377 ReadObject()->js_decode()
5378
5379js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
5380 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
5381 - Object key names are not in quotes.
5382 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
5383 commas.
5384 For example, the Vim object:
5385 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
5386 Will be encoded as:
5387 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
5388 While json_encode() would produce:
5389 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
5390 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
5391 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
5392
5393 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5394 GetObject()->js_encode()
5395
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005396json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005397 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
5398 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
5399 JSON and Vim values.
5400 The decoding is permissive:
5401 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
5402 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
5403 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
5404 same as {"1":2}.
5405 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
5406 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
5407 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
5408 are accepted.
5409 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
5410 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
5411 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
5412 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
5413 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
5414 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
5415 character in string) for "\t".
5416 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
5417 and results in v:none.
5418 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
5419 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
5420 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
5421 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
5422 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
5423 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
5424 *E938*
5425 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
5426 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
5427 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
5428
5429 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5430 ReadObject()->json_decode()
5431
5432json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
5433 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
5434 The encoding is specified in:
5435 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005436 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005437 |Number| decimal number
5438 |Float| floating point number
5439 Float nan "NaN"
5440 Float inf "Infinity"
5441 Float -inf "-Infinity"
5442 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
5443 |Funcref| not possible, error
5444 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
5445 used recursively: []
5446 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
5447 used recursively: {}
5448 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
5449 v:false "false"
5450 v:true "true"
5451 v:none "null"
5452 v:null "null"
5453 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
5454 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
5455 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01005456 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
5457 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005458
5459 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5460 GetObject()->json_encode()
5461
5462keys({dict}) *keys()*
5463 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
5464 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
5465
5466 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5467 mydict->keys()
5468
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +01005469keytrans({string}) *keytrans()*
5470 Turn the internal byte representation of keys into a form that
5471 can be used for |:map|. E.g. >
5472 :let xx = "\<C-Home>"
5473 :echo keytrans(xx)
5474< <C-Home>
5475
5476 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5477 "\<C-Home>"->keytrans()
5478
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005479< *len()* *E701*
5480len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
5481 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
5482 used, as with |strlen()|.
5483 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
5484 returned.
5485 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
5486 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
5487 |Dictionary| is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanand3eae7b2024-03-03 16:26:58 +01005488 When {expr} is an |Object|, invokes the |len()| method in the
5489 object (if present) to get the length. Otherwise returns
5490 zero.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005491
5492 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5493 mylist->len()
5494
5495< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
5496libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5497 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
5498 with single argument {argument}.
5499 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
5500 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
5501 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
5502 limited.
5503 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
5504 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
5505 to Vim.
5506 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
5507 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
5508 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
5509 null-terminated string.
5510 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
5511
5512 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
5513 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
5514 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
5515 very probably crash.
5516
5517 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
5518 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
5519 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
5520 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
5521 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
5522 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
5523 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
5524 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
5525 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
5526 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
5527
5528 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
5529 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
5530 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
5531 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
5532 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
5533 the DLL is not in the usual places.
5534 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
5535 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
5536 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5537 feature is present}
5538 Examples: >
5539 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
5540
5541< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5542 third argument: >
5543 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
5544<
5545 *libcallnr()*
5546libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5547 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
5548 int instead of a string.
5549 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5550 feature is present}
5551 Examples: >
5552 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
5553 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
5554 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
5555<
5556 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5557 third argument: >
5558 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
5559<
5560
5561line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
5562 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
5563 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005564 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005565 . the cursor position
5566 $ the last line in the current buffer
5567 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
5568 returned)
5569 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
5570 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
5571 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
5572 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
5573 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
5574 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
5575 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
5576 that it's updated right away.
5577 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
5578 then applies to another buffer.
5579 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
5580 |getpos()|.
5581 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
5582 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005583 Returns 0 for invalid values of {expr} and {winid}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005584 Examples: >
5585 line(".") line number of the cursor
5586 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
5587 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005588 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005589<
5590 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
5591 |last-position-jump|.
5592
5593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5594 GetValue()->line()
5595
5596line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
5597 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
5598 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
5599 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
5600 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
5601 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
5602 below the last line: >
5603 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
5604< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
5605 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
5606 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
5607 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
5608 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
5609
5610 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5611 GetLnum()->line2byte()
5612
5613lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
5614 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
5615 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
5616 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
5617 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01005618 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005619 error is given.
5620
5621 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5622 GetLnum()->lispindent()
5623
5624list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5625 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5626 Examples: >
5627 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5628 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5629< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5630 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5631
5632 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5633
5634 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5635 GetList()->list2blob()
5636
5637list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5638 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5639 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5640 list2str([32]) returns " "
5641 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5642< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5643 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5644< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5645
5646 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5647 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5648 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5649 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5650<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005651 Returns an empty string on error.
5652
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005653 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5654 GetList()->list2str()
5655
5656listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5657 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5658 been made to buffer {buf}.
5659 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5660 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5661 buffer is used.
5662 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5663
5664 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005665 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5666 start first changed line number
5667 end first line number below the change
5668 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005669 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005670 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005671
5672 Example: >
5673 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5674 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5675 endfunc
5676 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5677
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005678< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005679 dictionary with these entries:
5680 lnum the first line number of the change
5681 end the first line below the change
5682 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5683 deleted
5684 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5685 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5686 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5687 character has a value of one.
Bram Moolenaar3c053a12022-10-16 13:11:12 +01005688 When lines are inserted (not when a line is split, e.g. by
5689 typing CR in Insert mode) the values are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005690 lnum line above which the new line is added
5691 end equal to "lnum"
5692 added number of lines inserted
5693 col 1
5694 When lines are deleted the values are:
5695 lnum the first deleted line
5696 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5697 the deletion was done
5698 added negative, number of lines deleted
5699 col 1
5700 When lines are changed:
5701 lnum the first changed line
5702 end the line below the last changed line
5703 added 0
5704 col first column with a change or 1
5705
5706 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5707 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5708 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5709 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5710
5711 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5712 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5713 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5714 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5715
5716 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5717 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5718 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5719
5720 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5721 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5722 of a buffer.
5723 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5724 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5725
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005726 Returns zero if {callback} or {buf} is invalid.
5727
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005728 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5729 second argument: >
5730 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5731
5732listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5733 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5734 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5735
5736 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5737 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5738 buffer is used.
5739
5740 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5741 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5742
5743listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5744 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5745 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5746 removed.
5747
5748 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5749 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5750
5751localtime() *localtime()*
5752 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5753 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5754
5755
5756log({expr}) *log()*
5757 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5758 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5759 (0, inf].
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005760 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005761 Examples: >
5762 :echo log(10)
5763< 2.302585 >
5764 :echo log(exp(5))
5765< 5.0
5766
5767 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5768 Compute()->log()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005769
5770
5771log10({expr}) *log10()*
5772 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5773 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005774 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005775 Examples: >
5776 :echo log10(1000)
5777< 3.0 >
5778 :echo log10(0.01)
5779< -2.0
5780
5781 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5782 Compute()->log10()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005783
5784luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5785 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5786 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5787 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5788 Strings are returned as they are.
5789 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
Bram Moolenaar73e28dc2022-09-17 21:08:33 +01005790 Numbers are converted to |Float| values.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005791 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5792 as-is.
5793 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5794 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5795 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5796 to {expr}.
5797
5798 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5799 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5800
5801< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5802
5803map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5804 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005805 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005806 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5807 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5808 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5809 characters, is replaced.
5810 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5811 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5812 Vim9 script.
5813
5814 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5815
5816 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5817 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5818 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5819 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5820 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5821 current character.
5822 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005823 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005824< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5825
5826 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5827 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5828 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5829 still have to double ' quotes
5830
5831 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5832 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5833 2. the value of the current item.
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00005834 With a legacy script lambda you don't get an error if it only
5835 accepts one argument, but with a Vim9 lambda you get "E1106:
5836 One argument too many", the number of arguments must match.
5837
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005838 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5839 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5840 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005841 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005842 endfunc
5843 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5844< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005845 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005846< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005847 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005848< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005849 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005850<
5851 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5852 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005853 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005854
5855< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5856 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5857 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5858 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5859 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5860 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5861
5862 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5863 mylist->map(expr2)
5864
5865
5866maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5867 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5868 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5869 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005870 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5871 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005872
5873 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005874 returned if {dict} is FALSE, otherwise returns an empty Dict.
5875 When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>" is
5876 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005877
5878 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5879 command.
5880
5881 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5882 "n" Normal
5883 "v" Visual (including Select)
5884 "o" Operator-pending
5885 "i" Insert
5886 "c" Cmd-line
5887 "s" Select
5888 "x" Visual
5889 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5890 "t" Terminal-Job
5891 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5892 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5893
5894 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5895 instead of mappings.
5896
5897 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5898 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005899 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005900 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5901 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5902 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5903 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5904 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5905 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5906 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5907 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5908 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5909 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5910 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5911 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5912 characters will be used:
5913 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5914 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5915 (|mapmode-ic|)
5916 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01005917 (|<SID>|). Negative for special contexts.
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005918 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005919 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005920 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5921 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5922 (|:map-<nowait>|).
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01005923 "abbr" True if this is an abbreviation |abbreviations|.
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005924 "mode_bits" Vim's internal binary representation of "mode".
5925 |mapset()| ignores this; only "mode" is used.
5926 See |maplist()| for usage examples. The values
5927 are from src/vim.h and may change in the future.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005928
5929 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5930 |mapset()|.
5931
5932 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5933 then the global mappings.
5934 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5935 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005936 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005937
5938< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5939 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5940
5941mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5942 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5943 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5944 {name}.
5945 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5946 instead of mappings.
5947 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5948 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5949
5950 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5951 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5952 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5953 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5954 mapcheck("b") no no no
5955
5956 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5957 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5958 mapping for {name} exactly.
5959 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5960 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5961 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5962 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5963 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5964 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5965 then the global mappings.
5966 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5967 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5968 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5969 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5970 :endif
5971< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5972 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5973
5974 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5975 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5976
5977
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005978maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5979 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5980 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5981 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5982 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5983
5984 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5985 vim9script
5986 echo maplist()->filter(
5987 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005988< It can be tricky to find mappings for particular |:map-modes|.
5989 |mapping-dict|'s "mode_bits" can simplify this. For example,
5990 the mode_bits for Normal, Insert or Command-line modes are
5991 0x19. To find all the mappings available in those modes you
5992 can do: >
5993 vim9script
5994 var saved_maps = []
5995 for m in maplist()
5996 if and(m.mode_bits, 0x19) != 0
5997 saved_maps->add(m)
5998 endif
5999 endfor
6000 echo saved_maps->mapnew((_, m) => m.lhs)
6001< The values of the mode_bits are defined in Vim's src/vim.h
6002 file and they can be discovered at runtime using
6003 |:map-commands| and "maplist()". Example: >
6004 vim9script
6005 omap xyzzy <Nop>
6006 var op_bit = maplist()->filter(
6007 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'xyzzy')[0].mode_bits
6008 ounmap xyzzy
6009 echo printf("Operator-pending mode bit: 0x%x", op_bit)
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01006010
6011
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006012mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
6013 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
6014 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
6015 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
6016 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
6017
6018
6019mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01006020mapset({dict})
6021 Restore a mapping from a dictionary, possibly returned by
6022 |maparg()| or |maplist()|. A buffer mapping, when dict.buffer
6023 is true, is set on the current buffer; it is up to the caller
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01006024 to ensure that the intended buffer is the current buffer. This
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01006025 feature allows copying mappings from one buffer to another.
6026 The dict.mode value may restore a single mapping that covers
6027 more than one mode, like with mode values of '!', ' ', 'nox',
6028 or 'v'. *E1276*
6029
6030 In the first form, {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as
6031 for the call to |maparg()|. *E460*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006032 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
6033 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
6034 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
6035 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
6036 nnoremap K somethingelse
6037 ...
6038 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
6039< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01006040 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save/restore the mapping for
6041 all of them, when they might differ.
6042
6043 In the second form, with {dict} as the only argument, mode
6044 and abbr are taken from the dict.
6045 Example: >
6046 vim9script
6047 var save_maps = maplist()->filter(
6048 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'K')
6049 nnoremap K somethingelse
6050 cnoremap K somethingelse2
6051 # ...
6052 unmap K
6053 for d in save_maps
6054 mapset(d)
6055 endfor
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006056
6057
6058match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
6059 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
6060 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
6061 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
6062
6063 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
6064 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
6065 {pat} matches.
6066
6067 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
6068 If there is no match -1 is returned.
6069
6070 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
6071 Example: >
6072 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
6073 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
6074< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
6075 *strpbrk()*
6076 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
6077 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
6078< *strcasestr()*
6079 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
6080 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
6081 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
6082<
6083 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
6084 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
6085 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
6086 first character/item. Example: >
6087 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
6088< result is again "4". >
6089 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
6090< result is again "4". >
6091 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
6092< result is "3".
6093 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
6094 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
6095 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
6096 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
6097 backwards compatible).
6098 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
6099 the index is counted from the end.
6100 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
6101 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
6102
6103 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
6104 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
6105 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
6106 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
6107< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
6108 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
6109 see above.
6110
Yegappan Lakshmanana35235e2024-02-24 10:09:43 +01006111 *match-pattern*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006112 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
6113 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
6114 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
6115 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
6116 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
6117 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
6118 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
6119 further down in the text.
6120
6121 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6122 GetText()->match('word')
6123 GetList()->match('word')
6124<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00006125 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006126matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
6127 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
6128 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
6129 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
6130 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
6131 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
6132 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
6133 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
6134 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
6135 concealed.
6136
6137 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
6138 match. A match with a high priority will have its
6139 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
6140 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
6141 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
6142 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
6143 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
6144 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
6145 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
6146 always overrule syntax highlighting.
6147
6148 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
6149 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
6150 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
6151 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
6152 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01006153 respectively. 3 is reserved for use by the |matchparen|
6154 plugin.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01006155 If the {id} argument is not specified or -1, |matchadd()|
Bram Moolenaar9f573a82022-09-29 13:50:08 +01006156 automatically chooses a free ID, which is at least 1000.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006157
6158 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
6159 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
6160 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
6161 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
6162
6163 conceal Special character to show instead of the
6164 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
6165 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
6166 window Instead of the current window use the
6167 window with this number or window ID.
6168
6169 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
6170 the |:match| commands.
6171
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006172 Returns -1 on error.
6173
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006174 Example: >
6175 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
6176 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
6177< Deletion of the pattern: >
6178 :call matchdelete(m)
6179
6180< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
6181 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
6182 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
6183
6184 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6185 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
6186<
6187 *matchaddpos()*
6188matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
6189 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
6190 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
6191 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
6192 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
6193 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
6194 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
6195
6196 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
6197 these:
6198 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
6199 line has number 1.
6200 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
6201 number will be highlighted.
6202 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
6203 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
6204 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
6205 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
6206 be highlighted.
6207 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
6208 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
6209
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006210 Returns -1 on error.
6211
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006212 Example: >
6213 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
6214 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
6215< Deletion of the pattern: >
6216 :call matchdelete(m)
6217
6218< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
6219 |getmatches()|.
6220
6221 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6222 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
6223
6224matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
6225 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
6226 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
6227 Return a |List| with two elements:
6228 The name of the highlight group used
6229 The pattern used.
6230 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
6231 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
6232 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
6233 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
6234 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
6235
6236 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6237 GetMatch()->matcharg()
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006238<
6239 *matchbufline()*
6240matchbufline({buf}, {pat}, {lnum}, {end}, [, {dict}])
6241 Returns the |List| of matches in lines from {lnum} to {end} in
6242 buffer {buf} where {pat} matches.
6243
6244 {lnum} and {end} can either be a line number or the string "$"
6245 to refer to the last line in {buf}.
6246
6247 The {dict} argument supports following items:
6248 submatches include submatch information (|/\(|)
6249
6250 For each match, a |Dict| with the following items is returned:
6251 byteidx starting byte index of the match
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08006252 lnum line number where there is a match
6253 text matched string
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006254 Note that there can be multiple matches in a single line.
6255
6256 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
6257 |bufload()| if needed.
6258
Yegappan Lakshmanana35235e2024-02-24 10:09:43 +01006259 See |match-pattern| for information about the effect of some
6260 option settings on the pattern.
6261
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006262 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
6263 {lnum} or {end} is not valid then an error is given and an
6264 empty |List| is returned.
6265
6266 Examples: >
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08006267 " Assuming line 3 in buffer 5 contains "a"
6268 :echo matchbufline(5, '\<\k\+\>', 3, 3)
6269 [{'lnum': 3, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'a'}]
6270 " Assuming line 4 in buffer 10 contains "tik tok"
6271 :echo matchbufline(10, '\<\k\+\>', 1, 4)
6272 [{'lnum': 4, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'tik'}, {'lnum': 4, 'byteidx': 4, 'text': 'tok'}]
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006273<
6274 If {submatch} is present and is v:true, then submatches like
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08006275 "\1", "\2", etc. are also returned. Example: >
6276 " Assuming line 2 in buffer 2 contains "acd"
6277 :echo matchbufline(2, '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)', 2, 2
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006278 \ {'submatches': v:true})
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08006279 [{'lnum': 2, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'acd', 'submatches': ['a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']}]
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006280< The "submatches" List always contains 9 items. If a submatch
6281 is not found, then an empty string is returned for that
6282 submatch.
6283
6284 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6285 GetBuffer()->matchbufline('mypat', 1, '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006286
6287matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
6288 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
6289 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
6290 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
6291 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
6292 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
6293 window ID instead of the current window.
6294
6295 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6296 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
6297
6298matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
6299 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
6300 after the match. Example: >
6301 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
6302< results in "7".
6303 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
6304 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
6305 do it with matchend(): >
6306 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
6307 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
6308< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
6309
6310 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6311 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
6312< results in "7". >
6313 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
6314< result is "-1".
6315 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
6316
6317 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6318 GetText()->matchend('word')
6319
6320
6321matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
6322 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
6323 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
6324 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
6325
6326 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
6327 items:
zeertzjq9af2bc02022-05-11 14:15:37 +01006328 matchseq When this item is present return only matches
6329 that contain the characters in {str} in the
6330 given sequence.
Kazuyuki Miyagi47f1a552022-06-17 18:30:03 +01006331 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
6332 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006333
6334 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
6335 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006336 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006337 {str}. The value of this item should be a
6338 string.
6339 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
6340 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
6341 This should accept a dictionary item as the
6342 argument and return the text for that item to
6343 use for fuzzy matching.
6344
6345 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
6346 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
6347 is 256.
6348
6349 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
6350 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
6351
6352 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
6353 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
6354 256, then returns an empty list.
6355
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006356 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
6357 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
6358
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00006359 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006360 matching strings.
6361
6362 Example: >
6363 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
6364< results in ["clay"]. >
6365 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
6366< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6367 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
6368< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6369 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6370 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
6371 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
6372< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6373 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
6374 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
6375< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
6376 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
6377< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
6378 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
6379< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
6380 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
6381 \ {'matchseq': 1})
6382< results in ['two one'].
6383
6384matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
6385 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
6386 strings, the list of character positions where characters
6387 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
6388 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
6389 position.
6390
6391 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
6392 positions for the best match is returned.
6393
6394 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
6395 list with three empty list items is returned.
6396
6397 Example: >
6398 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
6399< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
6400 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
6401< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
6402 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
6403< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
6404
6405matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
6406 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
6407 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
6408 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
6409 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
6410 empty string is used. Example: >
6411 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
6412< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
6413 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
6414
6415 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
6416
6417 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6418 GetText()->matchlist('word')
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006419<
6420 *matchstrlist()*
6421matchstrlist({list}, {pat} [, {dict}])
6422 Returns the |List| of matches in {list} where {pat} matches.
6423 {list} is a |List| of strings. {pat} is matched against each
6424 string in {list}.
6425
6426 The {dict} argument supports following items:
6427 submatches include submatch information (|/\(|)
6428
6429 For each match, a |Dict| with the following items is returned:
6430 byteidx starting byte index of the match.
6431 idx index in {list} of the match.
6432 text matched string
6433 submatches a List of submatches. Present only if
6434 "submatches" is set to v:true in {dict}.
6435
Yegappan Lakshmanana35235e2024-02-24 10:09:43 +01006436 See |match-pattern| for information about the effect of some
6437 option settings on the pattern.
6438
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006439 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08006440 :echo matchstrlist(['tik tok'], '\<\k\+\>')
6441 [{'idx': 0, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'tik'}, {'idx': 0, 'byteidx': 4, 'text': 'tok'}]
6442 :echo matchstrlist(['a', 'b'], '\<\k\+\>')
6443 [{'idx': 0, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'a'}, {'idx': 1, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'b'}]
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01006444<
6445 If "submatches" is present and is v:true, then submatches like
6446 "\1", "\2", etc. are also returned. Example: >
6447 :echo matchstrlist(['acd'], '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)',
6448 \ #{submatches: v:true})
6449 [{'idx': 0, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'acd', 'submatches': ['a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']}]
6450< The "submatches" List always contains 9 items. If a submatch
6451 is not found, then an empty string is returned for that
6452 submatch.
6453
6454 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6455 GetListOfStrings()->matchstrlist('mypat')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006456
6457matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
6458 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
6459 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
6460< results in "ing".
6461 When there is no match "" is returned.
6462 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6463 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
6464< results in "ing". >
6465 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
6466< result is "".
6467 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
6468 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6469
6470 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6471 GetText()->matchstr('word')
6472
6473matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
6474 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
6475 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
6476 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
6477< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
6478 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
6479 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6480 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
6481< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
6482 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
6483< result is ["", -1, -1].
6484 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
6485 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
6486 end position of the match are returned. >
6487 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
6488< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
6489 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6490
6491 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6492 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
6493<
6494
6495 *max()*
6496max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6497 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
6498
6499< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6500 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
6501 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6502 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6503 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6504
6505 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6506 mylist->max()
6507
6508
6509menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
6510 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
6511 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
6512 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
6513 menu names are returned.
6514
6515 {mode} can be one of these strings:
6516 "n" Normal
6517 "v" Visual (including Select)
6518 "o" Operator-pending
6519 "i" Insert
6520 "c" Cmd-line
6521 "s" Select
6522 "x" Visual
6523 "t" Terminal-Job
6524 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6525 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
6526 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
6527
6528 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
6529 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
6530 display display name (name without '&')
6531 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
6532 Refer to |:menu-enable|
6533 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
6534 |toolbar-icon|
6535 iconidx index of a built-in icon
6536 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
6537 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
6538 characters will be used:
6539 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6540 name menu item name.
6541 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
6542 remappable else v:false.
6543 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
6544 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
6545 string has special characters translated like
6546 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
6547 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
6548 "<Nop>" is returned.
6549 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
6550 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
6551 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
6552 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
6553 silent v:true if the menu item is created
6554 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
6555 submenus |List| containing the names of
6556 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
6557 item has submenus.
6558
6559 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
6560
6561 Examples: >
6562 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
6563 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
6564
6565 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
6566 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
6567 let m = menu_info(a:name)
6568 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
6569 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
6570 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
6571 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
6572 endfor
6573 endfunc
6574 new
6575 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
6576 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
6577 endfor
6578<
6579 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6580 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
6581
6582
6583< *min()*
6584min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6585 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
6586
6587< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6588 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
6589 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6590 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6591 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6592
6593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6594 mylist->min()
6595
6596< *mkdir()* *E739*
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006597mkdir({name} [, {flags} [, {prot}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006598 Create directory {name}.
6599
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006600 When {flags} is present it must be a string. An empty string
6601 has no effect.
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006602
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006603 If {flags} contains "p" then intermediate directories are
6604 created as necessary.
6605
6606 If {flags} contains "D" then {name} is deleted at the end of
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006607 the current function, as with: >
6608 defer delete({name}, 'd')
6609<
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006610 If {flags} contains "R" then {name} is deleted recursively at
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006611 the end of the current function, as with: >
6612 defer delete({name}, 'rf')
6613< Note that when {name} has more than one part and "p" is used
6614 some directories may already exist. Only the first one that
6615 is created and what it contains is scheduled to be deleted.
6616 E.g. when using: >
6617 call mkdir('subdir/tmp/autoload', 'pR')
6618< and "subdir" already exists then "subdir/tmp" will be
6619 scheduled for deletion, like with: >
6620 defer delete('subdir/tmp', 'rf')
6621< Note that if scheduling the defer fails the directory is not
6622 deleted. This should only happen when out of memory.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006623
6624 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
6625 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
6626 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
6627 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
6628 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
6629 created with 0o755.
6630 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006631 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006632
6633< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6634
6635 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
6636 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
6637 "p" option the call will fail.
6638
6639 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
6640 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
6641 failed.
6642
6643 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
6644 :if exists("*mkdir")
6645
6646< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6647 GetName()->mkdir()
6648<
6649 *mode()*
6650mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
6651 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
6652 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
6653 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
6654 Also see |state()|.
6655
6656 n Normal
6657 no Operator-pending
6658 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
6659 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
6660 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
6661 CTRL-V is one character
6662 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
6663 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
6664 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
6665 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
6666 v Visual by character
6667 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6668 V Visual by line
6669 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6670 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
6671 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6672 s Select by character
6673 S Select by line
6674 CTRL-S Select blockwise
6675 i Insert
6676 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
6677 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6678 R Replace |R|
6679 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6680 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6681 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
6682 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6683 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6684 c Command-line editing
h-east71ebf3b2023-09-03 17:12:55 +02006685 ct Command-line editing via Terminal-Job mode
zeertzjqfcaeb3d2023-11-28 20:46:29 +01006686 cr Command-line editing overstrike mode |c_<Insert>|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006687 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
zeertzjqfcaeb3d2023-11-28 20:46:29 +01006688 cvr Vim Ex mode while in overstrike mode |c_<Insert>|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006689 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
6690 r Hit-enter prompt
6691 rm The -- more -- prompt
6692 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
6693 ! Shell or external command is executing
6694 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
6695
6696 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
6697 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
6698 "c" or "n".
6699 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
6700 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
6701 the leading character(s).
6702 Also see |visualmode()|.
6703
6704 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6705 DoFull()->mode()
6706
6707mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
6708 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
6709 converted to Vim data structures.
6710 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
6711 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
6712 returned as Vim |Lists|.
6713 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
6714 converted to strings.
6715 All other types are converted to string with display function.
6716 Examples: >
6717 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
6718 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
6719 :echo mzeval("l")
6720 :echo mzeval("h")
6721<
6722 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6723 to {expr}.
6724
6725 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6726 GetExpr()->mzeval()
6727<
6728 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
6729
6730nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
6731 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
6732 that is not blank. Example: >
6733 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
6734< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6735 below it, zero is returned.
6736 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6737 See also |prevnonblank()|.
6738
6739 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6740 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
6741
6742nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
6743 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
6744 value {expr}. Examples: >
6745 nr2char(64) returns "@"
6746 nr2char(32) returns " "
6747< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
6748 Example for "utf-8": >
6749 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
6750< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
6751 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
6752 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
6753 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
6754 string, thus results in an empty string.
6755 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
6756 let list = [65, 66, 67]
6757 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
6758< Result: "ABC"
6759
6760 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6761 GetNumber()->nr2char()
6762
6763or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
6764 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
6765 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006766 Also see `and()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006767 Example: >
6768 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
6769< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6770 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
6771
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006772< Rationale: The reason this is a function and not using the "|"
6773 character like many languages, is that Vi has always used "|"
6774 to separate commands. In many places it would not be clear if
6775 "|" is an operator or a command separator.
6776
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006777
6778pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
6779 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
6780 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
6781 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
6782 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
6783 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
6784 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
6785< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
6786>
6787 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
6788< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
6789 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006790 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006791
6792 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6793 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6794
6795perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
6796 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
6797 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
6798 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
6799 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
6800 reference to it.
6801 Example: >
6802 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6803< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6804
6805 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6806 to {expr}.
6807
6808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6809 GetExpr()->perleval()
6810
6811< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6812
6813
6814popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6815
6816
6817pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6818 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6819 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006820 Returns 0.0 if {x} or {y} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006821 Examples: >
6822 :echo pow(3, 3)
6823< 27.0 >
6824 :echo pow(2, 16)
6825< 65536.0 >
6826 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6827< 2.0
6828
6829 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6830 Compute()->pow(3)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006831
6832prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6833 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6834 that is not blank. Example: >
6835 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6836< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6837 above it, zero is returned.
6838 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6839 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6840
6841 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6842 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6843
6844printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6845 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6846 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6847 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6848< May result in:
6849 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6850
6851 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6852 argument: >
6853 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006854<
6855 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006856
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006857 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006858 %s string
6859 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6860 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6861 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6862 %c single byte
6863 %d decimal number
6864 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6865 %x hex number
6866 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6867 %X hex number using upper case letters
6868 %o octal number
6869 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6870 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6871 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6872 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6873 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6874 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6875 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6876 %% the % character itself
6877
6878 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6879 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6880 the result.
6881
6882 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6883 arguments appear in sequence:
6884
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02006885 % [pos-argument] [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6886
6887 pos-argument
6888 At most one positional argument specifier. These
6889 take the form {n$}, where n is >= 1.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006890
6891 flags
6892 Zero or more of the following flags:
6893
6894 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6895 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6896 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6897 of the number is increased to force the first
6898 character of the output string to a zero (except
6899 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6900 precision of zero).
6901 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6902 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6903 prepended to it.
6904 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6905 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6906 prepended to it.
6907
6908 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6909 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6910 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6911 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6912 flag is ignored.
6913
6914 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6915 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6916 The converted value is padded on the right with
6917 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6918 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6919
6920 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6921 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6922
6923 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6924 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6925 a space if both are used.
6926
6927 field-width
6928 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6929 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6930 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6931 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6932 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6933 conversion the count is in cells.
6934
6935 .precision
6936 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6937 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6938 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6939 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6940 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6941 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6942 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6943 string for S conversions.
6944 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6945 the decimal point.
6946
6947 type
6948 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6949 be applied, see below.
6950
6951 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6952 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6953 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6954 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6955 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6956 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6957 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6958< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6959 "width" bytes.
6960
Dominique Pellé17dca3c2023-12-14 20:36:32 +01006961 If the argument to be formatted is specified using a
6962 positional argument specifier, and a '*' is used to indicate
6963 that a number argument is to be used to specify the width or
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02006964 precision, the argument(s) to be used must also be specified
6965 using a {n$} positional argument specifier. See |printf-$|.
6966
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006967 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6968
6969 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6970 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6971 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6972 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6973 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6974 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6975 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6976 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6977 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6978 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6979 zeros.
6980 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6981 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6982 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6983 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6984 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
Christ van Willegenaa90d4f2023-09-03 17:22:37 +02006985 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is a long
6986 integer. The size will be 32 bits or 64 bits
6987 depending on your platform.
6988 The "ll" modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6989 The b and B conversion specifiers never take a width
6990 modifier and always assume their argument is a 64 bit
6991 integer.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006992 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6993 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6994
6995 i alias for d
6996 D alias for ld
6997 U alias for lu
6998 O alias for lo
6999
7000 *printf-c*
7001 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
7002 resulting character is written.
7003
7004 *printf-s*
7005 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
7006 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
7007 specified are used.
7008 If the argument is not a String type, it is
7009 automatically converted to text with the same format
7010 as ":echo".
7011 *printf-S*
7012 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
7013 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
7014 number specified are used.
7015
7016 *printf-f* *E807*
7017 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
7018 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
7019 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
7020 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
7021 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
7022 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
7023 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
7024 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
7025 Example: >
7026 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
7027< 12.12
7028 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
7029 Use |round()| when in doubt.
7030
7031 *printf-e* *printf-E*
7032 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
7033 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
7034 precision specifies the number of digits after the
7035 decimal point, like with 'f'.
7036
7037 *printf-g* *printf-G*
7038 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
7039 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
7040 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
7041 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
7042 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
7043 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
7044 results in 1.0e7.
7045
7046 *printf-%*
7047 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
7048 complete conversion specification is "%%".
7049
7050 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
7051 accepted and automatically converted.
7052 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
7053 is also accepted and automatically converted.
7054 Any other argument type results in an error message.
7055
7056 *E766* *E767*
7057 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
7058 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
7059 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
7060
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007061 *printf-$*
7062 In certain languages, error and informative messages are
7063 more readable when the order of words is different from the
Christian Brabandtee17b6f2023-09-09 11:23:50 +02007064 corresponding message in English. To accommodate translations
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007065 having a different word order, positional arguments may be
7066 used to indicate this. For instance: >
7067
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007068 #, c-format
7069 msgid "%s returning %s"
7070 msgstr "waarde %2$s komt terug van %1$s"
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007071<
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007072 In this example, the sentence has its 2 string arguments
7073 reversed in the output. >
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007074
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007075 echo printf(
7076 "In The Netherlands, vim's creator's name is: %1$s %2$s",
7077 "Bram", "Moolenaar")
7078< In The Netherlands, vim's creator's name is: Bram Moolenaar >
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007079
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007080 echo printf(
7081 "In Belgium, vim's creator's name is: %2$s %1$s",
7082 "Bram", "Moolenaar")
7083< In Belgium, vim's creator's name is: Moolenaar Bram
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007084
7085 Width (and precision) can be specified using the '*' specifier.
7086 In this case, you must specify the field width position in the
7087 argument list. >
7088
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007089 echo printf("%1$*2$.*3$d", 1, 2, 3)
7090< 001 >
7091 echo printf("%2$*3$.*1$d", 1, 2, 3)
7092< 2 >
7093 echo printf("%3$*1$.*2$d", 1, 2, 3)
7094< 03 >
7095 echo printf("%1$*2$.*3$g", 1.4142, 2, 3)
7096< 1.414
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007097
7098 You can mix specifying the width and/or precision directly
7099 and via positional arguments: >
7100
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007101 echo printf("%1$4.*2$f", 1.4142135, 6)
7102< 1.414214 >
7103 echo printf("%1$*2$.4f", 1.4142135, 6)
7104< 1.4142 >
7105 echo printf("%1$*2$.*3$f", 1.4142135, 6, 2)
7106< 1.41
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007107
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02007108 *E1500*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007109 You cannot mix positional and non-positional arguments: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007110 echo printf("%s%1$s", "One", "Two")
7111< E1500: Cannot mix positional and non-positional arguments:
7112 %s%1$s
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007113
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02007114 *E1501*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007115 You cannot skip a positional argument in a format string: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007116 echo printf("%3$s%1$s", "One", "Two", "Three")
7117< E1501: format argument 2 unused in $-style format:
7118 %3$s%1$s
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007119
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02007120 *E1502*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007121 You can re-use a [field-width] (or [precision]) argument: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007122 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$d", 1, 2)
7123< 1 at width 2 is: 01
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007124
7125 However, you can't use it as a different type: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007126 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$ld is: %01$*2$d", 1, 2)
7127< E1502: Positional argument 2 used as field width reused as
7128 different type: long int/int
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007129
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02007130 *E1503*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007131 When a positional argument is used, but not the correct number
7132 or arguments is given, an error is raised: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007133 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$.*3$d", 1, 2)
7134< E1503: Positional argument 3 out of bounds: %1$d at width
7135 %2$d is: %01$*2$.*3$d
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007136
7137 Only the first error is reported: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007138 echo printf("%01$*2$.*3$d %4$d", 1, 2)
7139< E1503: Positional argument 3 out of bounds: %01$*2$.*3$d
7140 %4$d
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007141
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02007142 *E1504*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007143 A positional argument can be used more than once: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007144 echo printf("%1$s %2$s %1$s", "One", "Two")
7145< One Two One
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007146
7147 However, you can't use a different type the second time: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007148 echo printf("%1$s %2$s %1$d", "One", "Two")
7149< E1504: Positional argument 1 type used inconsistently:
7150 int/string
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007151
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02007152 *E1505*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007153 Various other errors that lead to a format string being
7154 wrongly formatted lead to: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09007155 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$.3$d", 1, 2)
7156< E1505: Invalid format specifier: %1$d at width %2$d is:
7157 %01$*2$.3$d
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007158
Christ van Willegenea746f92023-10-05 20:48:36 +02007159 *E1507*
zeertzjq27e12c72023-10-07 01:34:04 +08007160 This internal error indicates that the logic to parse a
7161 positional format argument ran into a problem that couldn't be
7162 otherwise reported. Please file a bug against Vim if you run
7163 into this, copying the exact format string and parameters that
7164 were used.
Christ van Willegenea746f92023-10-05 20:48:36 +02007165
7166
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007167prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
7168 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
7169 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
7170
7171 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
7172 string is returned.
7173
7174 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7175 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
7176
7177< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
7178
7179
7180prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
7181 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
7182 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
7183 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
7184
7185 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
7186 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
7187 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
7188 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
7189 line.
7190 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
7191 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
7192 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
7193 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
7194 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
7195 if the user only typed Enter.
7196 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007197 func s:TextEntered(text)
7198 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
7199 stopinsert
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01007200 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
7201 " We assume there is nothing useful to be saved.
7202 set nomodified
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007203 close
7204 else
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01007205 " Do something useful with "a:text". In this example
7206 " we just repeat it.
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007207 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007208 endif
7209 endfunc
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01007210 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007211
7212< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7213 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
7214
7215< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
7216
7217prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
7218 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
7219 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
7220 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
7221
7222 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
7223 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
7224 as in any buffer.
7225
7226 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7227 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
7228
7229< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
7230
7231prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
7232 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
7233 {text} to end in a space.
7234 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
7235 "prompt". Example: >
7236 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
7237<
7238 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7239 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
7240
7241< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
7242
7243prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
7244
7245pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
7246 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
7247 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
7248 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
7249 height nr of items visible
7250 width screen cells
7251 row top screen row (0 first row)
7252 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
7253 size total nr of items
7254 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
7255
7256 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
7257 |CompleteChanged|.
7258
7259pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
7260 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
7261 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
7262 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
7263 popup menu.
7264
7265py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
7266 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
7267 converted to Vim data structures.
7268 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
7269 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
7270 'encoding').
7271 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
7272 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
7273 keys converted to strings.
7274 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7275 to {expr}.
7276
7277 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7278 GetExpr()->py3eval()
7279
7280< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
7281
7282 *E858* *E859*
7283pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
7284 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
7285 converted to Vim data structures.
7286 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
7287 copied though).
7288 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
7289 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
7290 non-string keys result in error.
7291 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7292 to {expr}.
7293
7294 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7295 GetExpr()->pyeval()
7296
7297< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
7298
7299pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
7300 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
7301 converted to Vim data structures.
7302 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
7303 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
7304
7305 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7306 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
7307
7308< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
7309 |+python3| feature}
7310
7311rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
7312 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
7313 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
7314 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
7315 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
7316 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
7317 and updated.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007318 Returns -1 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007319
7320 Examples: >
7321 :echo rand()
7322 :let seed = srand()
7323 :echo rand(seed)
7324 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
7325<
7326
7327 *E726* *E727*
7328range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
7329 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
7330 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
7331 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
7332 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
7333 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
7334 producing a value past {max}).
7335 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
7336 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
7337 start this is an error.
7338 Examples: >
7339 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
7340 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
7341 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
7342 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
7343 range(0) " []
7344 range(2, 0) " error!
7345<
7346 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7347 GetExpr()->range()
7348<
7349
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01007350readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]]) *readblob()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007351 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01007352 If {offset} is specified, read the file from the specified
7353 offset. If it is a negative value, it is used as an offset
7354 from the end of the file. E.g., to read the last 12 bytes: >
7355 readblob('file.bin', -12)
7356< If {size} is specified, only the specified size will be read.
7357 E.g. to read the first 100 bytes of a file: >
7358 readblob('file.bin', 0, 100)
7359< If {size} is -1 or omitted, the whole data starting from
7360 {offset} will be read.
K.Takata43625762022-10-20 13:28:51 +01007361 This can be also used to read the data from a character device
7362 on Unix when {size} is explicitly set. Only if the device
7363 supports seeking {offset} can be used. Otherwise it should be
7364 zero. E.g. to read 10 bytes from a serial console: >
7365 readblob('/dev/ttyS0', 0, 10)
7366< When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007367 the result is an empty |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar5b2a3d72022-10-21 11:25:30 +01007368 When the offset is beyond the end of the file the result is an
7369 empty blob.
7370 When trying to read more bytes than are available the result
7371 is truncated.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007372 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
7373
7374
7375readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
7376 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
7377 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
7378 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
7379 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
7380 argument below for changing the sort order.
7381
7382 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
7383 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
7384 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
7385 be handled.
7386 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
7387 added to the list.
7388 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
7389 to the list.
7390 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
7391 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
7392 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
7393 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
7394 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
7395< To skip hidden and backup files: >
7396 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00007397< *E857*
7398 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007399 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
7400 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
7401
7402 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
7403 Valid values are:
7404 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
7405 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
7406 each character, technically, using
7407 strcmp()) (default)
7408 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
7409 using strcasecmp())
7410 "collate" sort using the collation order
7411 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
7412 (technically using strcoll())
7413 Other values are silently ignored.
7414
7415 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
7416 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
7417 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
7418< If you want to get a directory tree: >
7419 function! s:tree(dir)
7420 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
7421 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007422 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007423 endfunction
7424 echo s:tree(".")
7425<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007426 Returns an empty List on error.
7427
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007428 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7429 GetDirName()->readdir()
7430<
7431readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
7432 Extended version of |readdir()|.
7433 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
7434 information in {directory}.
7435 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
7436 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
7437 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
7438 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
7439 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
7440 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
7441 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
7442 argument, see |readdir()|.
7443
7444 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
7445 following items:
7446 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
7447 name Name of the entry.
7448 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
7449 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
7450 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
7451 type Type of the entry.
7452 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
7453 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
7454 Other symlink "link"
7455 On MS-Windows:
7456 Normal file "file"
7457 Directory "dir"
7458 Junction "junction"
7459 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
7460 Other symlink "link"
7461 Other reparse point "reparse"
7462 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
7463 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
7464 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
7465 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
7466 itself because of performance reasons.
7467
7468 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
7469 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
7470 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
7471 be handled.
7472 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
7473 added to the list.
7474 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
7475 to the list.
7476 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
7477 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
7478 of the entry.
7479 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
7480 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
7481 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
7482<
7483 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
7484 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
7485 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007486<
7487 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7488 GetDirName()->readdirex()
7489<
7490
7491 *readfile()*
7492readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
7493 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
7494 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
7495 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
7496 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
7497 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
7498 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
7499 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
7500 added.
7501 - No CR characters are removed.
7502 Otherwise:
7503 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
7504 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
7505 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
7506 removed from the text.
7507 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
7508 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
7509 lines of a file: >
7510 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
7511 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
7512 :endfor
7513< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
7514 are returned, or as many as there are.
7515 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
7516 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
7517 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
7518 file into a buffer if you need to.
7519 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
7520 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
7521 unmodified.
7522 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
7523 the result is an empty list.
7524 Also see |writefile()|.
7525
7526 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7527 GetFileName()->readfile()
7528
7529reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
7530 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
7531 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
7532 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007533 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007534
7535 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
7536 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
7537 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
7538 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
7539
7540 Examples: >
7541 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
7542 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
7543 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
7544 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
7545<
7546 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7547 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
7548
7549
7550reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
7551 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
7552 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
7553 See |@|.
7554
7555reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
7556 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
7557 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
7558
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007559reltime()
7560reltime({start})
7561reltime({start}, {end}) *reltime()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007562 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
7563 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01007564 the type list<any> can be used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007565 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007566 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float. For
7567 example, to see the time spent in function Work(): >
7568 var startTime = reltime()
7569 Work()
7570 echo startTime->reltime()->reltimestr()
7571<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007572 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time (the
Lifepillar963fd7d2024-01-05 17:44:57 +01007573 representation is system-dependent, it cannot be used as the
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007574 wall-clock time, see |localtime()| for that).
Lifepillar963fd7d2024-01-05 17:44:57 +01007575 With one argument it returns the time passed since the time
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007576 specified in the argument.
7577 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
7578 and {end}.
7579
7580 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007581 reltime(). If there is an error an empty List is returned in
7582 legacy script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007583
7584 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7585 GetStart()->reltime()
7586<
7587 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7588
7589reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
7590 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
7591 Example: >
7592 let start = reltime()
7593 call MyFunction()
7594 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
7595< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
7596 Also see |profiling|.
7597 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
7598 script an error is given.
7599
7600 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7601 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
7602
7603< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7604
7605reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
7606 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
7607 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
7608 microseconds. Example: >
7609 let start = reltime()
7610 call MyFunction()
7611 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
7612< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
Ernie Rael076de792023-03-16 21:43:15 +00007613 The accuracy depends on the system. Use reltimefloat() for the
7614 greatest accuracy which is nanoseconds on some systems.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007615 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
7616 can use split() to remove it. >
7617 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
7618< Also see |profiling|.
7619 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
7620 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
7621
7622 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7623 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
7624
7625< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7626
7627 *remote_expr()* *E449*
7628remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007629 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7630 string, also see |{server}|.
7631
7632 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
7633 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
7634 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
7635 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
7636 "\n").
7637
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007638 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
7639 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
7640 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007641
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007642 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
7643 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007644
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007645 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7646 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7647 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7648 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
7649 and the result will be the empty string.
7650
7651 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
7652 independent of a function currently being active. Except
7653 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
7654 arguments can be evaluated.
7655
7656 Examples: >
7657 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
7658 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
7659<
7660 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7661 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
7662
7663remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
7664 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007665 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007666 This works like: >
7667 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
7668< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
7669 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
7670 to bring itself to the foreground.
7671 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
7672 like foreground() does.
7673 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7674
7675 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7676 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
7677
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01007678< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007679 Win32 console version}
7680
7681
7682remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
7683 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
7684 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
7685 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
7686 name of a variable.
7687 Returns zero if none are available.
7688 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
7689 See also |clientserver|.
7690 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7691 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7692 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007693 :let repl = ""
7694 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007695
7696< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7697 ServerId()->remote_peek()
7698
7699remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
7700 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
7701 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007702 reply is available. Returns an empty string, if a reply is
7703 not available or on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007704 See also |clientserver|.
7705 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7706 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7707 Example: >
7708 :echo remote_read(id)
7709
7710< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7711 ServerId()->remote_read()
7712<
7713 *remote_send()* *E241*
7714remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007715 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7716 string, also see |{server}|.
7717
7718 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
7719 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
7720 |:map|.
7721
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007722 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
7723 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
7724 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007725
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007726 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7727 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7728 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7729
7730 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
7731 up the display.
7732 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007733 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007734 \ remote_read(serverid)
7735
7736 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
7737 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007738 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007739 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
7740<
7741 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7742 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
7743<
7744 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
7745remote_startserver({name})
h-east17b69512023-05-01 22:36:56 +01007746 Become the server {name}. {name} must be a non-empty string.
7747 This fails if already running as a server, when |v:servername|
7748 is not empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007749
7750 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7751 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
7752
7753< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7754
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007755remove({list}, {idx})
7756remove({list}, {idx}, {end}) *remove()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007757 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
7758 return the item.
7759 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7760 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
7761 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
7762 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
7763 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007764 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007765 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007766 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007767 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7768<
7769 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
7770
7771 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7772 mylist->remove(idx)
7773
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007774remove({blob}, {idx})
7775remove({blob}, {idx}, {end})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007776 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
7777 return the byte.
7778 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7779 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
7780 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
7781 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007782 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007783 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007784 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007785 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7786
7787remove({dict}, {key})
7788 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
7789 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007790 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007791< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007792 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007793
7794rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
7795 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
7796 should also work to move files across file systems. The
7797 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
7798 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
7799 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
7800 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7801
7802 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7803 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
7804
7805repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
7806 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
7807 result. Example: >
7808 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
7809< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +01007810 When {expr} is a |List| or a |Blob| the result is {expr}
7811 concatenated {count} times. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007812 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
7813< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
7814
7815 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7816 mylist->repeat(count)
7817
7818resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
7819 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
7820 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
7821 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
7822 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
7823 removed, return {filename}.
7824 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
7825 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
7826 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
7827 stopped after 100 iterations.
7828 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
7829 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
7830 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
7831 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
7832 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
7833
7834 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7835 GetName()->resolve()
7836
7837reverse({object}) *reverse()*
Yegappan Lakshmanan03ff1c22023-05-06 14:08:21 +01007838 Reverse the order of items in {object}. {object} can be a
7839 |List|, a |Blob| or a |String|. For a List and a Blob the
7840 items are reversed in-place and {object} is returned.
7841 For a String a new String is returned.
7842 Returns zero if {object} is not a List, Blob or a String.
7843 If you want a List or Blob to remain unmodified make a copy
7844 first: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007845 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
7846< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7847 mylist->reverse()
7848
7849round({expr}) *round()*
7850 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
7851 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
7852 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
7853 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007854 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007855 Examples: >
7856 echo round(0.456)
7857< 0.0 >
7858 echo round(4.5)
7859< 5.0 >
7860 echo round(-4.5)
7861< -5.0
7862
7863 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7864 Compute()->round()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007865
7866rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
7867 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
7868 converted to Vim data structures.
7869 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
7870 are copied though).
7871 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
7872 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
7873 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
7874 "Object#to_s" method.
7875 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7876 to {expr}.
7877
7878 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7879 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
7880
7881< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
7882
7883screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
7884 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
7885 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
7886 attribute at other positions.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007887 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007888
7889 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7890 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
7891
7892screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
7893 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
7894 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
7895 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
7896 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
7897 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
7898 encodings it may only be the first byte.
7899 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7900 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
7901
7902 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7903 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
7904
7905screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
7906 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
7907 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
7908 composing characters on top of the base character.
7909 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7910 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
7911
7912 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7913 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
7914
7915screencol() *screencol()*
7916 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
7917 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
7918 This function is mainly used for testing.
7919
7920 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
7921 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
7922 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
7923 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
7924 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007925 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007926 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
7927 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
7928<
7929screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
7930 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
7931 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
7932 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
7933 The Dict has these members:
7934 row screen row
7935 col first screen column
7936 endcol last screen column
7937 curscol cursor screen column
7938 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
7939 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
7940 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
7941 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
7942 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
7943 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
7944 width character it would be the same as "col".
7945 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
7946 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
7947 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
7948 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007949 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
7950 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007951 Returns an empty Dict if {winid} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007952
7953 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7954 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
7955
7956screenrow() *screenrow()*
7957 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
7958 cursor. The top line has number one.
7959 This function is mainly used for testing.
7960 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
7961
7962 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7963
7964screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7965 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7966 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7967 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7968 characters.
7969 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7970 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7971
7972 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7973 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7974<
7975 *search()*
7976search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7977 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7978 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7979
7980 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7981 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7982 move. No error message is given.
Christian Brabandt9a660d22024-03-12 22:03:09 +01007983 To get the matched string, use |matchbufline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007984
7985 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7986 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7987 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7988 'e' move to the End of the match
7989 'n' do Not move the cursor
7990 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7991 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7992 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7993 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7994 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7995 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7996
7997 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7998 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7999 flag.
8000
8001 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
8002
8003 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
8004 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
8005 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
8006 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01008007 search starts one column after the start of the match. This
8008 matters for overlapping matches. See |cpo-c|. You can also
8009 insert "\ze" to change where the match ends, see |/\ze|.
8010
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008011 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
8012 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
8013 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
8014 file).
8015
8016 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
8017 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
8018 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
8019 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
8020 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
8021< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
8022 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
8023 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01008024 *E1285* *E1286* *E1287* *E1288* *E1289*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008025 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
8026 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
8027 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
8028 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
8029 giving the argument.
8030 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
8031
8032 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
8033 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
8034 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
8035 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
8036 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
8037 function reference or a lambda.
8038 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
8039 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
8040 and -1 returned.
8041 *search()-sub-match*
8042 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
8043 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
8044 whole pattern did match.
8045 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
8046
8047 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
8048 flag is used.
8049
8050 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
8051 :let n = 1
8052 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008053 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008054 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
8055 : " first search to find match at start of file
8056 : normal G$
8057 : let flags = "w"
8058 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
8059 : s/foo/bar/g
8060 : let flags = "W"
8061 : endwhile
8062 : update " write the file if modified
8063 : let n = n + 1
8064 :endwhile
8065<
8066 Example for using some flags: >
8067 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
8068< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
8069 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
8070 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
8071 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
8072 line:
8073 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
8074 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
8075 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
8076 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
8077 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
8078
8079 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8080 GetPattern()->search()
8081
8082searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
8083 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
8084 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
8085 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
8086
8087 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
8088 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
8089
8090 key type meaning ~
8091 current |Number| current position of match;
8092 0 if the cursor position is
8093 before the first match
8094 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
8095 "pos", otherwise 0
8096 total |Number| total count of matches found
8097 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
8098 1: recomputing was timed out
8099 2: max count exceeded
8100
8101 For {options} see further down.
8102
8103 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
8104 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
8105 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
8106 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
8107 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
8108
8109 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
8110 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
8111
8112 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
8113 " to 1)
8114 let result = searchcount()
8115<
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01008116 The function is useful to add the count to 'statusline': >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008117 function! LastSearchCount() abort
8118 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
8119 if empty(result)
8120 return ''
8121 endif
8122 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
8123 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
8124 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
8125 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
8126 \ result.current > result.maxcount
8127 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
8128 \ result.current, result.total)
8129 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
8130 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
8131 \ result.current, result.total)
8132 endif
8133 endif
8134 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
8135 \ result.current, result.total)
8136 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008137 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008138
8139 " Or if you want to show the count only when
8140 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008141 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008142 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
8143<
8144 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
8145 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
8146
8147 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
8148 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
8149 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
8150 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
8151 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
8152 call searchcount(#{
8153 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
8154 redrawstatus
8155 endif
8156 endfunction
8157<
8158 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
8159 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
8160
8161 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
8162 " (Note that it also updates search count)
8163 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
8164
8165 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
8166 " search again
8167 call searchcount()
8168<
8169 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
8170 key type meaning ~
8171 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
8172 like |n| or |N| was executed.
8173 otherwise returns the last
8174 computed result (when |n| or
8175 |N| was used when "S" is not
8176 in 'shortmess', or this
8177 function was called).
8178 (default: |TRUE|)
8179 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
8180 and different with |@/|.
8181 this works as same as the
8182 below command is executed
8183 before calling this function >
8184 let @/ = pattern
8185< (default: |@/|)
8186 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
8187 timeout. timeout milliseconds
8188 for recomputing the result
8189 (default: 0)
8190 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
8191 limit. max count of matched
8192 text while recomputing the
8193 result. if search exceeded
8194 total count, "total" value
8195 becomes `maxcount + 1`
8196 (default: 99)
8197 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
8198 when recomputing the result.
8199 this changes "current" result
8200 value. see |cursor()|,
8201 |getpos()|
8202 (default: cursor's position)
8203
8204 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8205 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
8206<
8207searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
8208 Search for the declaration of {name}.
8209
8210 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
8211 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
8212 first match in the function.
8213
8214 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
8215 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
8216 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
8217
8218 Moves the cursor to the found match.
8219 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8220 Example: >
8221 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
8222 echo getline('.')
8223 endif
8224<
8225 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8226 GetName()->searchdecl()
8227<
8228 *searchpair()*
8229searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
8230 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
8231 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
8232 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
8233 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
8234 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
8235 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
8236 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
8237 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
8238 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
8239 given.
8240
8241 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
8242 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
8243 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
8244 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
8245 typical use is: >
8246 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
8247< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
8248
8249 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
8250 |search()|. Additionally:
8251 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
8252 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
8253 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
8254 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
8255 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
8256 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
8257
8258 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
8259 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
8260 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
8261 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
8262 or a string.
8263 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
8264 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
8265 and -1 returned.
8266 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
8267 Anything else makes the function fail.
8268 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
8269 constant it is compiled into instructions.
8270
8271 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
8272
8273 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
8274 patterns are used like it's on.
8275
8276 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
8277 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
8278 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
8279 if 1
8280 if 2
8281 endif 2
8282 endif 1
8283< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
8284 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
8285 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
8286 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
8287 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
8288 "endif 2".
8289 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
8290 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
8291 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
8292 the matching start.
8293
8294 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
8295
8296 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
8297 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
8298
8299< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
8300 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
8301 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
8302 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
8303 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
8304 match.
8305 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
8306
8307 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
8308
8309< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
8310 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
8311 highlighting recognized as strings: >
8312
8313 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
8314 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
8315<
8316 *searchpairpos()*
8317searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
8318 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
8319 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
8320 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
8321 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
8322 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
8323 returns [0, 0]. >
8324
8325 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
8326<
8327 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
8328
8329 *searchpos()*
8330searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
8331 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
8332 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
8333 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
8334 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
8335 returns [0, 0].
8336 Example: >
8337 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
8338
8339< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
8340 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
8341 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
8342< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
8343 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
8344
8345 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8346 GetPattern()->searchpos()
8347
8348server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
8349 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
8350 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
8351 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
8352 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8353 Note:
8354 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
8355 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
8356 before calling any commands that waits for input.
8357 See also |clientserver|.
8358 Example: >
8359 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
8360
8361< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8362 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
8363<
8364serverlist() *serverlist()*
8365 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
8366 When there are no servers or the information is not available
8367 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
8368 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
8369 Example: >
8370 :echo serverlist()
8371<
8372setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
8373 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
8374 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
8375
8376 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
8377 |bufload()| if needed.
8378
8379 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
8380 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
8381
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00008382 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a List of strings
8383 to set multiple lines. If the List extends below the last
8384 line then those lines are added. If the List is empty then
8385 nothing is changed and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008386
8387 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8388
8389 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
8390 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
8391 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
8392 added below the last line.
8393
8394 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
8395 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
8396 error is given.
8397 On success 0 is returned.
8398
8399 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8400 third argument: >
8401 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
8402
8403setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
8404 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
8405 {val}.
8406 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
8407 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
8408 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
8409 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8410 The {varname} argument is a string.
8411 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
8412 Examples: >
8413 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
8414 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
8415< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8416
8417 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8418 third argument: >
8419 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
8420
8421
8422setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
8423 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008424 tells Vim how wide characters are when displayed in the
8425 terminal, counted in screen cells. The values override
8426 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
8427 call setcellwidths([
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00008428 \ [0x111, 0x111, 1],
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008429 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2],
8430 \ ])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008431
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008432< The {list} argument is a List of Lists with each three
8433 numbers: [{low}, {high}, {width}]. *E1109* *E1110*
8434 {low} and {high} can be the same, in which case this refers to
8435 one character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from
8436 {low} to {high} (inclusive). *E1111* *E1114*
K.Takata71933232023-01-20 16:00:55 +00008437 Only characters with value 0x80 and higher can be used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008438
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008439 {width} must be either 1 or 2, indicating the character width
8440 in screen cells. *E1112*
8441 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00008442 range overlaps with another. *E1113*
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008443
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008444 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
8445 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
8446
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008447 To clear the overrides pass an empty {list}: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008448 setcellwidths([]);
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008449
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008450< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008451 the effect for known emoji characters. Move the cursor
8452 through the text to check if the cell widths of your terminal
8453 match with what Vim knows about each emoji. If it doesn't
8454 look right you need to adjust the {list} argument.
8455
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008456
8457setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
8458 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
8459 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
8460
8461 Example:
8462 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
8463 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
8464< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
8465 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
8466< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
8467
8468 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8469 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
8470
8471setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
8472 Set the current character search information to {dict},
8473 which contains one or more of the following entries:
8474
8475 char character which will be used for a subsequent
8476 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
8477 character search
8478 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
8479 0 for backward
8480 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
8481 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
8482 character search
8483
8484 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
8485 from a script: >
8486 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
8487 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
8488 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
8489< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
8490
8491 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8492 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
8493
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01008494setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) *setcmdline()*
8495 Set the command line to {str} and set the cursor position to
8496 {pos}.
8497 If {pos} is omitted, the cursor is positioned after the text.
8498 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
8499 line.
8500
8501 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8502 GetText()->setcmdline()
8503
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008504setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
8505 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
8506 {pos}. The first position is 1.
8507 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
8508 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
8509 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
8510 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
8511 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
8512 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
8513 before inserting the resulting text.
8514 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
8515 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01008516 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
8517 line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008518
8519 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8520 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
8521
8522setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
8523setcursorcharpos({list})
8524 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
8525 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
8526
8527 Example:
8528 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
8529 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
8530< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
8531 call cursor(4, 3)
8532< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
8533
8534 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8535 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
8536
8537
8538setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
8539 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
8540 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
8541
8542< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
8543 See also |expr-env|.
8544
8545 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8546 second argument: >
8547 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
8548
8549setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
8550 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
8551 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
8552 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
8553 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
8554 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
8555 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
8556 characters are not supported.
8557
8558 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
8559 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
8560 would do the same thing.
8561
8562 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
8563
8564 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8565 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
8566<
8567 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
8568
8569
8570setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
8571 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
8572 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
8573 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
8574
8575 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8576 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
8577 added below the last line.
8578 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00008579 converted to a String. When {text} is an empty List then
8580 nothing is changed and FALSE is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008581
8582 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
8583 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
8584 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
8585
8586 Example: >
8587 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
8588
8589< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
8590 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
8591 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
8592< This is equivalent to: >
8593 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
8594 : call setline(n, l)
8595 :endfor
8596
8597< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
8598
8599 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8600 second argument: >
8601 GetText()->setline(lnum)
8602
8603setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
8604 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
8605 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8606 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
8607
8608 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
8609 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
8610 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
8611 Also see |location-list|.
8612
8613 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
8614
8615 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8616 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
8617 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
8618
8619 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8620 second argument: >
8621 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
8622
8623setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
8624 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
8625 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
8626 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
8627 example for |getmatches()|.
8628 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
8629 window ID instead of the current window.
8630
8631 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8632 GetMatches()->setmatches()
8633<
8634 *setpos()*
8635setpos({expr}, {list})
8636 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
8637 . the cursor
8638 'x mark x
8639
8640 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
8641 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
8642 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
8643
8644 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
8645 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
8646 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
8647 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
8648 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
8649 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
8650 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
8651 Does not change the jumplist.
8652
8653 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
8654 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
8655 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
8656 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
8657
8658 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
8659 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
8660 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
8661 character.
8662
8663 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
8664 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
8665 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
8666 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
8667 mark position it is not used.
8668
8669 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
8670 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
8671 before '>.
8672
8673 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
8674 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
8675
8676 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
8677
8678 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
8679 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
8680 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
8681 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
8682 |winrestview()|.
8683
8684 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8685 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
8686
8687setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
8688 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
8689
8690 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8691 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
8692 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
8693 {what}.
8694 *setqflist-what*
8695 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
8696 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
8697 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
8698 entries:
8699
8700 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
8701 buffer
8702 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
8703 present or it is invalid.
8704 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
8705 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
8706 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008707 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008708 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
8709 col column number
8710 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
8711 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008712 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008713 nr error number
8714 text description of the error
8715 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
8716 valid recognized error message
Tom Praschanca6ac992023-08-11 23:26:12 +02008717 user_data custom data associated with the item, can be
8718 any type.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008719
8720 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
8721 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
8722 locate a matching error line.
8723 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
8724 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
8725 item will not be handled as an error line.
8726 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
8727 be used.
8728 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
8729 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
8730 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
8731 cleared.
8732 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
8733 |getqflist()| returns.
8734
8735 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
8736 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
8737 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
8738 new list is created.
8739
8740 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
8741 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
8742 clear the list: >
8743 :call setqflist([], 'r')
8744<
8745 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
8746 freed.
8747
8748 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
8749 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
8750 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
8751 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
8752 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
8753
8754 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
8755 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
8756 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
8757 "lines". If this is not present, then the
8758 'errorformat' option value is used.
8759 See |quickfix-parse|
8760 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
8761 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
8762 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
8763 then the last entry in the list is set as the
8764 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
8765 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
8766 argument.
8767 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
8768 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
8769 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
8770 See |quickfix-parse|
8771 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
8772 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
8773 the last quickfix list.
8774 quickfixtextfunc
8775 function to get the text to display in the
8776 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
8777 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
8778 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
8779 of how to write the function and an example.
8780 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
8781 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
8782 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
8783 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
8784 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
8785 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
8786 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
8787 specify the list.
8788
8789 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
8790 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
8791 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
8792 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
8793<
8794 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8795
8796 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
8797 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
8798 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
8799
8800 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8801 second argument: >
8802 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
8803<
8804 *setreg()*
8805setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
8806 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
8807 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
8808 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
8809 {regname} must be one character.
8810
8811 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
8812 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
8813 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
8814 then the value is appended.
8815
8816 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
8817 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
8818 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
8819 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
8820 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
8821 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
8822 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
8823 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
8824
8825 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
8826 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
8827 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
8828 mode is never selected automatically.
8829 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8830
8831 *E883*
8832 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
8833 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
8834 items act like empty strings.
8835
8836 Examples: >
8837 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
8838 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
8839 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
8840 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
8841
8842< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
8843 register: >
8844 :let var_a = getreginfo()
8845 :call setreg('a', var_a)
8846< or: >
8847 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
8848 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
8849 ....
8850 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
8851< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
8852 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
8853 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
8854 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
8855
8856 You can also change the type of a register by appending
8857 nothing: >
8858 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
8859
8860< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8861 second argument: >
8862 GetText()->setreg('a')
8863
8864settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
8865 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
8866 |t:var|
8867 The {varname} argument is a string.
8868 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8869 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
8870 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
8871 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
8872 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8873
8874 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8875 third argument: >
8876 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
8877
8878settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
8879 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
8880 {val}.
8881 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
8882 use |setwinvar()|.
8883 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8884 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
8885 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8886 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
8887 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
8888 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
8889 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
8890 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
8891 Examples: >
8892 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
8893 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
8894< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8895
8896 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8897 fourth argument: >
8898 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
8899
8900settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
8901 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
8902 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8903
8904 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
8905 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
8906 stack.
8907 *E962*
8908 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
8909 argument:
8910 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
8911 stack is replaced.
8912 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
8913 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
8914 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
8915 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
8916 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
8917
8918 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
8919 stack after the modification.
8920
8921 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8922
8923 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
8924 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
8925 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
8926
8927< Save and restore the tag stack: >
8928 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
8929 " do something else
8930 call settagstack(1003, stack)
8931 unlet stack
8932<
8933 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8934 second argument: >
8935 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
8936
8937setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
8938 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
8939 Examples: >
8940 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
8941 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
8942
8943< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8944 third argument: >
8945 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
8946
8947sha256({string}) *sha256()*
8948 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
8949 checksum of {string}.
8950
8951 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8952 GetText()->sha256()
8953
8954< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
8955
8956shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
8957 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
8958 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008959 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008960 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
8961 quotes.
8962 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
8963 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
8964 {string}.
8965 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
8966 replace all "'" with "'\''".
8967
8968 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
8969 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
8970 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
8971 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
8972 command.
8973
8974 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
8975 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
8976 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
8977 even when inside single quotes.
8978
8979 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
8980 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
8981 escaped a second time.
8982
8983 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
8984 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
8985 character inside single quotes.
8986
8987 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008988 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008989< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8990 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008991 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008992< See also |::S|.
8993
8994 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8995 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8996
8997shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8998 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8999 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
9000 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
9001 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
9002 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
9003
9004 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
9005 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
9006 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
9007 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
9008
9009 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9010 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
9011
9012sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
9013
9014
9015simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
9016 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
9017 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
9018 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
9019 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
9020 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
9021 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
9022 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
9023 standard).
9024 Example: >
9025 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
9026< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
9027 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
9028 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
9029 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
9030 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
9031
9032 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9033 GetName()->simplify()
9034
9035sin({expr}) *sin()*
9036 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
9037 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009038 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009039 Examples: >
9040 :echo sin(100)
9041< -0.506366 >
9042 :echo sin(-4.01)
9043< 0.763301
9044
9045 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9046 Compute()->sin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009047
9048
9049sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
9050 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
9051 [-inf, inf].
9052 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009053 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009054 Examples: >
9055 :echo sinh(0.5)
9056< 0.521095 >
9057 :echo sinh(-0.9)
9058< -1.026517
9059
9060 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9061 Compute()->sinh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009062
9063
9064slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
9065 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
9066 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
9067 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
9068 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
9069 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
9070 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009071 Returns an empty value if {start} or {end} are invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009072
9073 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9074 GetList()->slice(offset)
9075
9076
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009077sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009078 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
9079
9080 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9081 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
9082
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01009083< When {how} is omitted or is a string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009084 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
9085 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
9086 current buffer use |:sort|.
9087
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009088 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
9089 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
9090 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009091
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009092 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009093 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
9094 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
9095 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
9096 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
9097 case. Example: >
9098 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
9099 :language collate en_US.UTF8
9100 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
9101< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
9102>
9103 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
9104 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
9105 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
9106< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
9107 This does not work properly on Mac.
9108
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009109 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009110 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
Bram Moolenaarbe19d782023-03-09 22:06:49 +00009111 strtod() function to parse numbers. Strings, Lists, Dicts and
9112 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0). Note that this won't
9113 sort a list of strings with numbers!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009114
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009115 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009116 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
9117 digits will be used as the number they represent.
9118
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009119 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009120 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
9121
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00009122 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009123 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
9124 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
9125 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
9126 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
9127
9128 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
9129 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
9130
9131 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
9132 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
9133 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
9134 same order as they were originally.
9135
9136 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9137 mylist->sort()
9138
9139< Also see |uniq()|.
9140
9141 Example: >
9142 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
9143 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
9144 endfunc
9145 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
9146< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
9147 ignores overflow: >
9148 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
9149 return a:i1 - a:i2
9150 endfunc
9151< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
9152 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
9153<
9154sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
9155 Stop playing all sounds.
9156
9157 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
9158 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
9159
9160 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
9161
9162 *sound_playevent()*
9163sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
9164 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
9165 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
9166 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
9167 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
9168 call sound_playevent('bell')
9169< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
9170 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
9171 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
Yee Cheng Chin4314e4f2022-10-08 13:50:05 +01009172 On macOS, {name} refers to files located in
9173 /System/Library/Sounds (e.g. "Tink"). It will also work for
9174 custom installed sounds in folders like ~/Library/Sounds.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009175
9176 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
9177 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
9178 argument is the status:
9179 0 sound was played to the end
9180 1 sound was interrupted
9181 2 error occurred after sound started
9182 Example: >
9183 func Callback(id, status)
9184 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
9185 endfunc
9186 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
9187
9188< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
9189
9190 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
9191 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
9192
9193 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9194 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
9195
9196< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
9197
9198 *sound_playfile()*
9199sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
9200 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
9201 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
9202 with this command: >
9203 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
9204
9205< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9206 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
9207
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00009208< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009209
9210
9211sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
9212 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
9213 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
9214
9215 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
9216 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
9217
9218 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
9219 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
9220
9221 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9222 soundid->sound_stop()
9223
9224< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
9225
9226 *soundfold()*
9227soundfold({word})
9228 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
9229 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
9230 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
9231 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
9232 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
9233 the method can be quite slow.
9234
9235 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9236 GetWord()->soundfold()
9237<
9238 *spellbadword()*
9239spellbadword([{sentence}])
9240 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
9241 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
9242 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
9243 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
9244
9245 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
9246 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
9247 result is an empty string.
9248
9249 The return value is a list with two items:
9250 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
9251 - The type of the spelling error:
9252 "bad" spelling mistake
9253 "rare" rare word
9254 "local" word only valid in another region
9255 "caps" word should start with Capital
9256 Example: >
9257 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
9258< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
9259
9260 The spelling information for the current window and the value
9261 of 'spelllang' are used.
9262
9263 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9264 GetText()->spellbadword()
9265<
9266 *spellsuggest()*
9267spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
9268 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
9269 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
9270 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
9271
9272 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
9273 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
9274 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
9275
9276 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
9277 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
9278 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
9279 replace a line.
9280
9281 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
9282 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
9283 although it may appear capitalized.
9284
9285 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
9286 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
9287
9288 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9289 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
9290
9291split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
9292 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
9293 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
9294 item.
9295 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
9296 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
9297 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
9298 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
9299 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
9300 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
9301 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
9302 Example: >
9303 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
9304< To split a string in individual characters: >
9305 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
9306< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
9307 the end of the pattern: >
9308 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
9309< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
9310 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
9311 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
9312< The opposite function is |join()|.
9313
9314 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9315 GetString()->split()
9316
9317sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
9318 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
9319 |Float|.
9320 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009321 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number). Returns 0.0 if
9322 {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009323 Examples: >
9324 :echo sqrt(100)
9325< 10.0 >
9326 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
9327< nan
9328 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
9329
9330 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9331 Compute()->sqrt()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009332
9333
9334srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
9335 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
9336 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
9337 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
9338 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
9339 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
9340 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
9341 when a predictable sequence is intended.
9342
9343 Examples: >
9344 :let seed = srand()
9345 :let seed = srand(userinput)
9346 :echo rand(seed)
9347
9348state([{what}]) *state()*
9349 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
9350 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
9351 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
9352 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
9353 Yes: then do it right away.
9354 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
9355 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
9356 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
9357 messages and callbacks).
9358 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
9359 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
9360 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
9361 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
9362 Also see |mode()|.
9363
9364 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
9365 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
9366 if state('s') == ''
9367 " screen has not scrolled
9368<
9369 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
9370 something is busy:
9371 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
9372 stuffed command
9373 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
9374 a Insert mode autocomplete active
9375 x executing an autocommand
9376 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
9377 ch_readraw() when reading json
9378 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
9379 |f| or a count
9380 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
9381 recursiveness up to "ccc")
9382 s screen has scrolled for messages
9383
9384str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
9385 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
9386 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
9387 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
9388 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
9389 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
9390 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
9391 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
9392 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
9393 thousand.
9394 Text after the number is silently ignored.
9395 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
9396 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
9397 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
9398 |substitute()|: >
9399 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
9400<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009401 Returns 0.0 if the conversion fails.
9402
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009403 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9404 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009405
9406str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
9407 Return a list containing the number values which represent
9408 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
9409 str2list(" ") returns [32]
9410 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
9411< |list2str()| does the opposite.
9412
9413 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
9414 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
9415 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
9416 properly: >
9417 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
9418
9419< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9420 GetString()->str2list()
9421
9422
9423str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
9424 Convert string {string} to a number.
9425 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
9426 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
9427 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
9428
9429 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
9430 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
9431 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
9432 let nr = str2nr('0123')
9433<
9434 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
9435 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
9436 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
9437 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
9438 Text after the number is silently ignored.
9439
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009440 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
9441
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009442 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9443 GetText()->str2nr()
9444
9445
9446strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
9447 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
9448 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
9449 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
9450 composing characters separately.
9451
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009452 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
9453
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009454 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9455
9456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9457 GetText()->strcharlen()
9458
9459
9460strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
9461 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
9462 of byte index and length.
9463 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
9464 counted separately.
9465 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
9466 similar to |slice()|.
9467 When a character index is used where a character does not
9468 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
9469 example: >
9470 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
9471< results in 'a'.
9472
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009473 Returns an empty string on error.
9474
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009475 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9476 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
9477
9478
9479strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
9480 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
9481 in String {string}.
9482 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
9483 counted separately.
9484 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
9485 |strcharlen()| always does this.
9486
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009487 Returns zero on error.
9488
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009489 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9490
9491 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
9492 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
9493 if has("patch-7.4.755")
9494 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
9495 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
9496 endfunction
9497 else
9498 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
9499 if a:skipcc
9500 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
9501 else
9502 return strchars(a:str)
9503 endif
9504 endfunction
9505 endif
9506<
9507 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9508 GetText()->strchars()
9509
9510strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
9511 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9512 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
9513 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
9514 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
9515 matters for Tab characters.
9516 The option settings of the current window are used. This
9517 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
9518 'tabstop' and 'display'.
9519 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9520 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009521 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009522 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
9523
9524 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9525 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
9526
9527strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
9528 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
9529 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
9530 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
9531 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
9532 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
9533 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
9534 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
9535 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
9536 Examples: >
9537 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
9538 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
9539 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
9540 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
9541 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
9542 Show mod time of file.c.
9543< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9544 :if exists("*strftime")
9545
9546< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9547 GetFormat()->strftime()
9548
9549strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01009550 Get a Number corresponding to the character at {index} in
9551 {str}. This uses a zero-based character index, not a byte
9552 index. Composing characters are considered separate
9553 characters here. Use |nr2char()| to convert the Number to a
9554 String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009555 Returns -1 if {index} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009556 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
9557
9558 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9559 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
9560
9561stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
9562 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9563 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
9564 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
9565 This can be used to find a second match: >
9566 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
9567 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
9568< The search is done case-sensitive.
9569 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9570 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9571 See also |strridx()|.
9572 Examples: >
9573 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
9574 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
9575 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
9576< *strstr()* *strchr()*
9577 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
9578 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
9579
9580 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9581 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
9582<
9583 *string()*
9584string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
9585 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
9586 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
9587 {expr} type result ~
9588 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
9589 Number 123
9590 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
9591 Funcref function('name')
9592 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
9593 List [item, item]
9594 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
Bram Moolenaarf1dcd142022-12-31 15:30:45 +00009595 Class class SomeName
9596 Object object of SomeName {lnum: 1, col: 3}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009597
9598 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
9599 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
9600 will then fail.
9601
Yegappan Lakshmanand3eae7b2024-03-03 16:26:58 +01009602 For an object, invokes the |string()| method to get a textual
9603 representation of the object. If the method is not present,
9604 then the default representation is used.
9605
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9607 mylist->string()
9608
9609< Also see |strtrans()|.
9610
9611
9612strlen({string}) *strlen()*
9613 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
9614 {string} in bytes.
9615 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009616 For other types an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009617 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
9618 |strchars()|.
9619 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9620
9621 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9622 GetString()->strlen()
9623
9624strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
9625 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
9626 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
9627 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
9628 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
9629 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
9630 following composing characters).
9631 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
9632 |strcharpart()|.
9633
9634 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
9635 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
9636 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
9637 end of the {src}. >
9638 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
9639 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
9640 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
9641 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
9642
9643< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
9644 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
9645 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
9646<
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009647 Returns an empty string on error.
9648
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009649 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9650 GetText()->strpart(5)
9651
9652strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
9653 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
9654 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
9655 the format specified in {format}.
9656
9657 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
9658 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
9659 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
9660 matters.
9661
9662 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
9663 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
9664 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
9665 result.
9666
9667 See also |strftime()|.
9668 Examples: >
9669 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
9670< 862156163 >
9671 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
9672< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
9673 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
9674< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
9675
9676 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9677 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
9678<
9679 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9680 :if exists("*strptime")
9681
9682strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
9683 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9684 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
9685 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
9686 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
9687 match: >
9688 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
9689 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
9690< The search is done case-sensitive.
9691 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9692 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9693 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
9694 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
9695 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
9696< *strrchr()*
9697 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
9698 function strrchr().
9699
9700 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9701 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
9702
9703strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
9704 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
9705 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
9706 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
9707 echo strtrans(@a)
9708< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
9709 starting a new line.
9710
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009711 Returns an empty string on error.
9712
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009713 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9714 GetString()->strtrans()
9715
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01009716strutf16len({string} [, {countcc}]) *strutf16len()*
9717 The result is a Number, which is the number of UTF-16 code
9718 units in String {string} (after converting it to UTF-16).
9719
9720 When {countcc} is TRUE, composing characters are counted
9721 separately.
9722 When {countcc} is omitted or FALSE, composing characters are
9723 ignored.
9724
9725 Returns zero on error.
9726
9727 Also see |strlen()| and |strcharlen()|.
9728 Examples: >
9729 echo strutf16len('a') returns 1
9730 echo strutf16len('©') returns 1
9731 echo strutf16len('😊') returns 2
9732 echo strutf16len('ą́') returns 1
9733 echo strutf16len('ą́', v:true) returns 3
a5ob7r790f9a82023-09-25 06:05:47 +09009734<
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01009735 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9736 GetText()->strutf16len()
9737<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009738strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
9739 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9740 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
9741 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
9742 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9743 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009744 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009745 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
9746
9747 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9748 GetString()->strwidth()
9749
9750submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
9751 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
9752 substitute() function.
9753 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
9754 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
9755 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
9756 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
9757 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
9758
9759 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
9760 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
9761 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
9762 text.
9763 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
9764 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
9765 items, since there are no real line breaks.
9766
9767 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
9768 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
9769
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009770 Returns an empty string or list on error.
9771
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009772 Examples: >
9773 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
9774 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
9775< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
9776 A line break is included as a newline character.
9777
9778 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9779 GetNr()->submatch()
9780
9781substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
9782 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
9783 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
9784 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
9785 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
9786
9787 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
9788 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
9789 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
9790 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
9791 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
9792 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
9793 used.
9794
9795 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
9796 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
9797 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
9798 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
9799
9800 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
9801 unmodified.
9802
9803 Example: >
9804 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
9805< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
9806 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
9807< results in "TESTING".
9808
9809 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
9810 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
9811 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009812 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009813
9814< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
9815 optional argument. Example: >
9816 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
9817< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
9818 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
9819 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009820 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009821
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009822< Returns an empty string on error.
9823
9824 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009825 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
9826
Bram Moolenaarc216a7a2022-12-05 13:50:55 +00009827swapfilelist() *swapfilelist()*
9828 Returns a list of swap file names, like what "vim -r" shows.
9829 See the |-r| command argument. The 'directory' option is used
9830 for the directories to inspect. If you only want to get a
9831 list of swap files in the current directory then temporarily
9832 set 'directory' to a dot: >
9833 let save_dir = &directory
9834 let &directory = '.'
9835 let swapfiles = swapfilelist()
9836 let &directory = save_dir
9837
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009838swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
9839 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
9840 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
9841 version Vim version
9842 user user name
9843 host host name
9844 fname original file name
9845 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
9846 file
9847 mtime last modification time in seconds
9848 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
9849 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
9850 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
9851 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
9852 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
9853 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
9854 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
9855 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
9856
9857 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9858 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
9859
9860swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
9861 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
9862 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9863 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
9864 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
9865 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
9866
9867 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9868 GetBufname()->swapname()
9869
9870synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
9871 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
9872 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
9873 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
9874 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
9875
9876 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
9877 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
9878 Note that when the position is after the last character,
9879 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
9880 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9881
9882 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
9883 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
9884 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
9885 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
9886 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
9887 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
9888 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
9889
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009890 Returns zero on error.
9891
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009892 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
9893 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
9894<
9895
9896synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
9897 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
9898 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
9899 about a syntax item.
9900 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
9901 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
9902 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
9903 used (GUI, cterm or term).
9904 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
9905 {what} result
9906 "name" the name of the syntax item
9907 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
9908 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
9909 term: empty string)
9910 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
9911 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
9912 |highlight-font|
9913 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
9914 |highlight-guisp|
9915 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
9916 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
9917 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
9918 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
9919 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
9920 "bold" "1" if bold
9921 "italic" "1" if italic
9922 "reverse" "1" if reverse
9923 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
9924 "standout" "1" if standout
9925 "underline" "1" if underlined
9926 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
9927 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
Bram Moolenaarde786322022-07-30 14:56:17 +01009928 "nocombine" "1" if nocombine
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009929
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009930 Returns an empty string on error.
9931
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009932 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
9933 cursor): >
9934 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
9935<
9936 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9937 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9938
9939
9940synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
9941 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
9942 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
9943 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
9944 ":highlight link" are followed.
9945
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009946 Returns zero on error.
9947
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009948 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9949 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9950
9951synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
9952 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
9953 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
9954 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
9955 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9956 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
9957 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
9958 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
9959 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
9960 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
9961 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
9962 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
9963 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
9964 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
9965 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
9966 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
9967 and replaced by the character "X", then:
9968 call returns ~
9969 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
9970 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
9971 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
9972 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
9973 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
9974 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
9975
9976
9977synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
9978 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
9979 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
9980 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
9981 like what |synID()| returns.
9982 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
9983 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
9984 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
9985 transparent item.
9986 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
9987 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
9988 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
9989 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
9990 endfor
9991< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009992 an empty List is returned. The position just after the last
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009993 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
9994 valid positions.
9995
9996system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
9997 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
9998 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
9999
10000 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
10001 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
10002 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
10003 separators yourself.
10004 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
10005 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
10006 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
10007 list items converted to NULs).
10008 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
10009 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
10010 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
10011 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
10012
10013 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
10014
10015 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
10016 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
10017 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
10018 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
10019 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
10020<
10021 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
10022 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
10023 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
10024 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
10025 cause trouble.
10026 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
10027
10028 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010029 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
10030 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010031
10032< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
10033 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
10034 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
10035 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
10036 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
10037
10038 The command executed is constructed using several options:
10039 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
10040 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
10041 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
10042 concatenated commands.
10043
10044 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
10045 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
10046
10047 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
10048 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
10049
10050 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
10051 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
10052 when using a security agent application.
10053 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
10054 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
10055
10056 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10057 :echo GetCmd()->system()
10058
10059
10060systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
10061 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
10062 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
10063 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
10064 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
10065 result ends in a NL.
10066 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
10067
10068 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
10069 use |system()| and |split()|: >
10070 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
10071<
10072 Returns an empty string on error.
10073
10074 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10075 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
10076
10077
10078tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
10079 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
10080 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
10081 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
10082 omitted the current tab page is used.
10083 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
10084 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
10085 let buflist = []
10086 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
10087 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
10088 endfor
10089< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
10090
10091 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10092 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
10093
10094tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
10095 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10096 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
10097
10098 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10099 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
10100 count).
10101 # the number of the last accessed tab page
10102 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
10103 previous tab page 0 is returned.
10104 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
10105
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010106 Returns zero on error.
10107
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010108
10109tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
10110 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
10111 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
10112 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
10113 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
10114 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
10115 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
10116 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
10117 Useful examples: >
10118 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
10119 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
10120< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
10121
10122 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10123 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
10124<
10125 *tagfiles()*
10126tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
10127 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
10128
10129
10130taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
10131 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
10132
10133 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
10134 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
10135 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
10136
10137 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
10138 entries:
10139 name Name of the tag.
10140 filename Name of the file where the tag is
10141 defined. It is either relative to the
10142 current directory or a full path.
10143 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
10144 the file.
10145 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
10146 entry depends on the language specific
10147 kind values. Only available when
10148 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +000010149 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010150 static A file specific tag. Refer to
10151 |static-tag| for more information.
10152 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
10153 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
10154 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
10155 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
10156 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
10157 contained in.
10158
10159 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
10160 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
10161
10162 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
10163
10164 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
10165 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
10166 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
10167 search regular expression pattern.
10168
10169 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
10170 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
10171 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
10172
10173 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10174 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
10175
10176tan({expr}) *tan()*
10177 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
10178 in the range [-inf, inf].
10179 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010180 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010181 Examples: >
10182 :echo tan(10)
10183< 0.648361 >
10184 :echo tan(-4.01)
10185< -1.181502
10186
10187 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10188 Compute()->tan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010189
10190
10191tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
10192 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
10193 range [-1, 1].
10194 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010195 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010196 Examples: >
10197 :echo tanh(0.5)
10198< 0.462117 >
10199 :echo tanh(-1)
10200< -0.761594
10201
10202 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10203 Compute()->tanh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010204
10205
10206tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
10207 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
10208 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
10209 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
10210 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010211 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010212< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
10213 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
10214 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
10215 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
10216
10217
10218term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
10219
10220
10221terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
10222 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
10223 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
10224 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
10225 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
10226 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
10227 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
10228 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
10229 mouse mouse type supported
Bram Moolenaar4bc85f22022-10-21 14:17:24 +010010230 kitty whether Kitty terminal was detected
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010231
10232 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
10233
10234 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
10235 an empty dictionary.
10236
10237 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
10238 current cursor style.
10239 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
10240 request the cursor blink status.
10241 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
10242 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
10243 and |t_RC| on startup.
10244
10245 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
10246 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
10247
10248 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
10249
10250 Also see:
10251 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
10252 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
10253 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
10254
10255
10256test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
10257
10258
10259 *timer_info()*
10260timer_info([{id}])
10261 Return a list with information about timers.
10262 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
10263 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
10264 returned.
10265 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
10266
10267 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
10268 these items:
10269 "id" the timer ID
10270 "time" time the timer was started with
10271 "remaining" time until the timer fires
10272 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
10273 -1 means forever
10274 "callback" the callback
10275 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
10276
10277 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10278 GetTimer()->timer_info()
10279
10280< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10281
10282timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
10283 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
10284 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
10285 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
10286 has passed.
10287
10288 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
10289 for a short time.
10290
10291 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
10292 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
10293 See |non-zero-arg|.
10294
10295 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10296 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
10297
10298< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10299
10300 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
10301timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
10302 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
10303
10304 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
10305 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
10306 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
Bram Moolenaardd60c362023-02-27 15:49:53 +000010307 Zero can be used to execute the callback when Vim is back in
10308 the main loop.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010309
10310 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
10311 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
10312 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
10313 waiting for input.
10314 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
10315 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
10316
10317 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
10318 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
10319 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
10320 the callback will be called once.
10321 If the timer causes an error three times in a
10322 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
10323 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
10324 messages.
10325
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010326 Returns -1 on error.
10327
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010328 Example: >
10329 func MyHandler(timer)
10330 echo 'Handler called'
10331 endfunc
10332 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
10333 \ {'repeat': 3})
10334< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
10335 intervals.
10336
10337 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10338 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
10339
10340< Not available in the |sandbox|.
10341 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10342
10343timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
10344 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
10345 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
10346 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
10347
10348 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10349 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
10350
10351< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10352
10353timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
10354 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
10355 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
10356 timers there is no error.
10357
10358 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10359
10360tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
10361 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
10362 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010363 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010364
10365 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10366 GetText()->tolower()
10367
10368toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
10369 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
10370 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010371 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010372
10373 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10374 GetText()->toupper()
10375
10376tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
10377 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
10378 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
10379 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
10380 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
10381 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
10382 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
10383
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010384 Returns an empty string on error.
10385
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010386 Examples: >
10387 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
10388< returns "Hello THere" >
10389 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
10390< returns "{blob}"
10391
10392 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10393 GetText()->tr(from, to)
10394
10395trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
10396 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
10397 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
10398
Illia Bobyr80799172023-10-17 18:00:50 +020010399 If {mask} is not given, or is an empty string, {mask} is all
10400 characters up to 0x20, which includes Tab, space, NL and CR,
10401 plus the non-breaking space character 0xa0.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010402
10403 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
10404 characters:
10405 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
10406 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
10407 2 remove only at the end of {text}
10408 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
10409
10410 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010411 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010412
10413 Examples: >
10414 echo trim(" some text ")
10415< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010416 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010417< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
10418 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
10419< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
10420 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
10421< returns " vim"
10422
10423 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10424 GetText()->trim()
10425
10426trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
10427 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
10428 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
10429 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010430 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010431 Examples: >
10432 echo trunc(1.456)
10433< 1.0 >
10434 echo trunc(-5.456)
10435< -5.0 >
10436 echo trunc(4.0)
10437< 4.0
10438
10439 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10440 Compute()->trunc()
10441<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010442 *type()*
10443type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
10444 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
10445 v:t_ variable that has the value:
10446 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
10447 String: 1 |v:t_string|
10448 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
10449 List: 3 |v:t_list|
10450 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
10451 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
10452 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
10453 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
10454 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
10455 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
10456 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +090010457 Class: 12 |v:t_class|
10458 Object: 13 |v:t_object|
Yegappan Lakshmanan2a71b542023-12-14 20:03:03 +010010459 Typealias: 14 |v:t_typealias|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010460 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
10461 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
10462 :if type(myvar) == type("")
10463 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
10464 :if type(myvar) == type([])
10465 :if type(myvar) == type({})
10466 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
10467 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
10468 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
10469< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
10470 :if exists('v:t_number')
10471
10472< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10473 mylist->type()
10474
10475
10476typename({expr}) *typename()*
10477 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
10478 Example: >
10479 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +000010480< list<number> ~
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010481
10482
10483undofile({name}) *undofile()*
10484 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
10485 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
10486 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
10487 the undo file exists.
10488 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
10489 is used internally.
10490 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
10491 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
10492 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
10493 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
10494 returns an empty string.
10495
10496 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10497 GetFilename()->undofile()
10498
Devin J. Pohly5fee1112023-04-23 20:26:59 -050010499undotree([{buf}]) *undotree()*
10500 Return the current state of the undo tree for the current
10501 buffer, or for a specific buffer if {buf} is given. The
10502 result is a dictionary with the following items:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010503 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
10504 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
10505 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
10506 when some changes were undone.
10507 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
10508 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
10509 something readable.
10510 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
10511 write yet.
10512 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
10513 tree.
10514 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
10515 This happens when waiting from input from the
10516 user. See |undo-blocks|.
10517 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
10518 undo blocks.
10519
10520 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
10521 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
10522 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
10523 |:undolist|.
10524 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
10525 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
10526 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
10527 that was added. This marks the last change
10528 and where further changes will be added.
10529 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
10530 that was undone. This marks the current
10531 position in the undo tree, the block that will
10532 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
10533 undone after the last change this item will
10534 not appear anywhere.
10535 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
10536 write. The number is the write count. The
10537 first write has number 1, the last one the
10538 "save_last" mentioned above.
10539 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
10540 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
10541 item.
10542
10543uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
10544 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
10545 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
10546 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
10547 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
10548< The default compare function uses the string representation of
10549 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
10550
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010551 Returns zero if {list} is not a |List|.
10552
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010553 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10554 mylist->uniq()
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010010555<
10556 *utf16idx()*
10557utf16idx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc} [, {charidx}]])
Yegappan Lakshmanan577922b2023-06-08 17:09:45 +010010558 Same as |charidx()| but returns the UTF-16 code unit index of
10559 the byte at {idx} in {string} (after converting it to UTF-16).
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010010560
10561 When {charidx} is present and TRUE, {idx} is used as the
10562 character index in the String {string} instead of as the byte
10563 index.
Yegappan Lakshmanan95707032023-06-14 13:10:15 +010010564 An {idx} in the middle of a UTF-8 sequence is rounded
10565 downwards to the beginning of that sequence.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010010566
Yegappan Lakshmanan577922b2023-06-08 17:09:45 +010010567 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if there are less
10568 than {idx} bytes in {string}. If there are exactly {idx} bytes
10569 the length of the string in UTF-16 code units is returned.
10570
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010010571 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
10572 from the UTF-16 index and |charidx()| for getting the
10573 character index from the UTF-16 index.
10574 Refer to |string-offset-encoding| for more information.
10575 Examples: >
10576 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 3) returns 2
10577 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 7) returns 4
10578 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 1, 0, 1) returns 2
10579 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 2, 0, 1) returns 4
10580 echo utf16idx('aą́c', 6) returns 2
10581 echo utf16idx('aą́c', 6, 1) returns 4
10582 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 9) returns -1
10583<
10584 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10585 GetName()->utf16idx(idx)
10586
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010587
10588values({dict}) *values()*
10589 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
10590 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010591 Returns zero if {dict} is not a |Dict|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010592
10593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10594 mydict->values()
10595
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020010596virtcol({expr} [, {list} [, {winid}]]) *virtcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010597 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
10598 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
10599 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
10600 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
10601 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
10602 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
10603 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
10604 For the byte position use |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010605
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010606 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010607
10608 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off],
10609 where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of
10610 the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the
10611 last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When
10612 Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
10613 beyond the end of the line can be returned. Also see
10614 |'virtualedit'|
10615
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010616 The accepted positions are:
10617 . the cursor position
10618 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
10619 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
10620 plus one)
10621 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
10622 returned)
10623 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
10624 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
10625 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
10626 that it's updated right away.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010627
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020010628 If {list} is present and non-zero then virtcol() returns a
10629 List with the first and last screen position occupied by the
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010630 character.
10631
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020010632 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
10633 that window instead of the current window.
10634
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010635 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
10636 Examples: >
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010637 " With text "foo^Lbar" and cursor on the "^L":
10638
10639 virtcol(".") " returns 5
10640 virtcol(".", 1) " returns [4, 5]
10641 virtcol("$") " returns 9
10642
10643 " With text " there", with 't at 'h':
10644
10645 virtcol("'t") " returns 6
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020010646< The first column is 1. 0 or [0, 0] is returned for an error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010647 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
10648 all lines: >
10649 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
10650
10651< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10652 GetPos()->virtcol()
10653
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010654virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *virtcol2col()*
10655 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the
10656 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and virtual
10657 column {col}.
10658
zeertzjqb583eda2023-10-14 11:32:28 +020010659 If buffer line {lnum} is an empty line, 0 is returned.
10660
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010661 If {col} is greater than the last virtual column in line
10662 {lnum}, then the byte index of the character at the last
10663 virtual column is returned.
10664
Yegappan Lakshmananb209b862023-08-15 23:01:44 +020010665 For a multi-byte character, the column number of the first
10666 byte in the character is returned.
10667
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010668 The {winid} argument can be the window number or the
10669 |window-ID|. If this is zero, then the current window is used.
10670
10671 Returns -1 if the window {winid} doesn't exist or the buffer
10672 line {lnum} or virtual column {col} is invalid.
10673
10674 See also |screenpos()|, |virtcol()| and |col()|.
10675
10676 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10677 GetWinid()->virtcol2col(lnum, col)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010678
10679visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
10680 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
10681 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
10682 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
10683 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
10684 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
10685 respectively.
10686 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010687 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010688< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
10689 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
10690 Visual mode that was used.
10691 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
10692 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
10693 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
10694 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
10695 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
10696
10697wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
10698 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
10699 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
10700 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
10701 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
10702
10703 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
10704 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
10705<
10706 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
10707
10708win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
10709 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
10710 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
10711 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
10712 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +010010713 have unexpected side effects. Use `:noautocmd` if needed.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010714 Example: >
10715 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
10716< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
10717 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010718 *E994*
10719 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
10720 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
10721 an empty string is returned.
10722
10723 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10724 second argument: >
10725 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
10726
10727win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
10728 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
10729 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
10730
10731 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10732 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
10733
10734win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
10735 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
10736 When {win} is missing use the current window.
10737 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
10738 number 1.
10739 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
10740 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
10741 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
10742
10743 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10744 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
10745
10746
10747win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
10748 Return the type of the window:
10749 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
10750 used to execute autocommands.
10751 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
10752 (empty) normal window
10753 "loclist" |location-list-window|
10754 "popup" popup window |popup|
10755 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
10756 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
10757 "unknown" window {nr} not found
10758
10759 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
10760 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
10761 |window-ID|.
10762
10763 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
10764 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
10765 returns "popup".
10766
10767 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10768 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
10769<
10770win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
10771 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
10772 tabpage.
10773 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
10774
10775 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10776 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
10777
10778win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
10779 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
10780 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
10781 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
10782
10783 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10784 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
10785
10786win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
10787 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
10788 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
10789
10790 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10791 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
10792
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010793win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
10794 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
10795 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
10796 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
10797 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
10798 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
10799 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
10800 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
10801 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
10802 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
10803 FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010804 This will fail for the rightmost window and a full-width
10805 window, since it has no separator on the right.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000010806 Only works for the current tab page. *E1308*
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010807
10808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10809 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
10810
10811win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
10812 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
10813 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
10814 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
10815 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
10816 line will change the height of the window and the height of
10817 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
10818 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
10819 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
10820 be found and FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000010821 Only works for the current tab page.
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010822
10823 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10824 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
10825
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010826win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
10827 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
10828 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
10829 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
10830 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
10831 for the current window.
Sean Dewar5866bc32024-03-13 20:17:24 +010010832 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010833
10834 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10835 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
10836<
10837win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
Sean Dewar96cc4ae2024-02-20 21:52:31 +010010838 Temporarily switch to window {target}, then move window {nr}
10839 to a new split adjacent to {target}.
10840 Unlike commands such as |:split|, no new windows are created
10841 (the |window-ID| of window {nr} is unchanged after the move).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010842
10843 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
10844 Both must be in the current tab page.
10845
10846 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
10847
10848 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
10849 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
10850 like with |:vsplit|.
10851 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
10852 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
10853 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
10854 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
10855 'splitright' are used.
10856
10857 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10858 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
10859<
10860
10861 *winbufnr()*
10862winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
10863 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
10864 the |window-ID|.
10865 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
10866 window is returned.
10867 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10868 Example: >
10869 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
10870<
10871 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10872 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
10873<
10874 *wincol()*
10875wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
10876 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
10877 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
10878
10879 *windowsversion()*
10880windowsversion()
10881 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
10882 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
10883 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
10884 an empty string.
10885
10886winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
10887 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
10888 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10889 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
10890 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10891 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
10892 This excludes any window toolbar line.
10893 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010894 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010895
10896< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10897 GetWinid()->winheight()
10898<
10899winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
10900 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
10901 in a tabpage.
10902
10903 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
10904 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
10905 returns an empty list.
10906
10907 For a leaf window, it returns:
10908 ['leaf', {winid}]
10909 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
10910 returns:
10911 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
10912 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
10913 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
10914
10915 Example: >
10916 " Only one window in the tab page
10917 :echo winlayout()
10918 ['leaf', 1000]
10919 " Two horizontally split windows
10920 :echo winlayout()
10921 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
10922 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
10923 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
10924 " middle window
10925 :echo winlayout(2)
10926 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
10927 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
10928<
10929 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10930 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
10931<
10932 *winline()*
10933winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
10934 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
10935 the window. The first line is one.
10936 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
10937 first, this may cause a scroll.
10938
10939 *winnr()*
10940winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10941 window. The top window has number 1.
10942 Returns zero for a popup window.
10943
10944 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10945 $ the number of the last window (the window
10946 count).
10947 # the number of the last accessed window (where
10948 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
10949 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
Sean Deward64801e2024-03-12 20:46:12 +010010950 returned. May refer to the current window in
10951 some cases (e.g. when evaluating 'statusline'
10952 expressions).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010953 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
10954 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
10955 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
10956 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
10957 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
10958 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
10959 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
10960 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
10961 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
10962 |:wincmd|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +010010963 When {arg} is invalid an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010964 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
10965 Examples: >
10966 let window_count = winnr('$')
10967 let prev_window = winnr('#')
10968 let wnum = winnr('3k')
10969
10970< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10971 GetWinval()->winnr()
10972<
10973 *winrestcmd()*
10974winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
10975 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
10976 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
10977 unchanged.
10978 Example: >
10979 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
10980 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
10981 :exe cmd
10982<
10983 *winrestview()*
10984winrestview({dict})
10985 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
10986 the view of the current window.
10987 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
10988 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
10989 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
10990 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
10991<
10992 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
10993 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
10994 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
10995 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
10996
10997 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
10998 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
10999
11000 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11001 GetView()->winrestview()
11002<
11003 *winsaveview()*
11004winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
11005 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
11006 restore the view.
11007 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
11008 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
11009 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
11010 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
11011 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
11012 The return value includes:
11013 lnum cursor line number
11014 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000011015 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011016 returns)
11017 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000011018 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
11019 the first column is zero, as opposed
11020 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
11021 |$| command it will be a very large
11022 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011023 topline first line in the window
11024 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
11025 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
11026 'wrap' is off
11027 skipcol columns skipped
11028 Note that no option values are saved.
11029
11030
11031winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
11032 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
11033 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
11034 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
11035 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
11036 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
11037 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000011038 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011039 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
11040 : 50 wincmd |
11041 :endif
11042< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
11043 option.
11044
11045 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11046 GetWinid()->winwidth()
11047
11048
11049wordcount() *wordcount()*
11050 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
11051 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
11052 |g_CTRL-G|
11053 The return value includes:
11054 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
11055 chars Number of chars in the buffer
11056 words Number of words in the buffer
11057 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
11058 (not in Visual mode)
11059 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
11060 (not in Visual mode)
11061 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
11062 (not in Visual mode)
11063 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
11064 (only in Visual mode)
11065 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
11066 (only in Visual mode)
11067 visual_words Number of words visually selected
11068 (only in Visual mode)
11069
11070
11071 *writefile()*
11072writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
11073 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
11074 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
11075 or Number.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011076 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
11077 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
11078 to writefile().
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010011079
11080 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
11081 unmodified, also when binary mode is not specified.
11082
11083 {flags} must be a String. These characters are recognized:
11084
11085 'b' Binary mode is used: There will not be a NL after the
11086 last list item. An empty item at the end does cause the
11087 last line in the file to end in a NL.
11088
11089 'a' Append mode is used, lines are appended to the file: >
11090 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
11091 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
11092<
11093 'D' Delete the file when the current function ends. This
11094 works like: >
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +000011095 :defer delete({fname})
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010011096< Fails when not in a function. Also see |:defer|.
11097
11098 's' fsync() is called after writing the file. This flushes
11099 the file to disk, if possible. This takes more time but
11100 avoids losing the file if the system crashes.
11101
11102 'S' fsync() is not called, even when 'fsync' is set.
11103
11104 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
11105 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
11106
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011107 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010011108
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011109 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
11110 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
11111 fails.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010011112
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011113 Also see |readfile()|.
11114 To copy a file byte for byte: >
11115 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
11116 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
11117
11118< Can also be used as a |method|: >
11119 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
11120
11121
11122xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
11123 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
11124 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010011125 Also see `and()` and `or()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011126 Example: >
11127 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
11128<
11129 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11130 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
11131<
11132
11133==============================================================================
111343. Feature list *feature-list*
11135
11136There are three types of features:
111371. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
11138 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
11139 :if has("cindent")
11140< *gui_running*
111412. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
11142 Example: >
11143 :if has("gui_running")
11144< *has-patch*
111453. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
11146 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
11147 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
11148 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
11149< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
11150 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
11151 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
11152 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
11153 version 6.2.148 or later): >
11154 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
11155
11156Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
11157use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
11158
11159
11160acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010011161all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled. (always
11162 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011163amiga Amiga version of Vim.
11164arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
11165arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
11166autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
11167autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
11168autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
11169balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
11170balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
11171beos BeOS version of Vim.
11172browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
11173 work.
11174browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
11175bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010011176builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011177byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
11178channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011179cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011180clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
11181clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
11182clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
11183cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
11184cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
11185cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
11186comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
11187compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
11188conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
11189cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
11190cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
11191cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
11192debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
11193dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
11194dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
11195diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
11196digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
11197directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
11198dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
11199drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
11200ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
11201emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
11202eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
11203 true, of course!
11204ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
11205extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
11206 |'hlsearch'|
11207farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
Bram Moolenaarf80f40a2022-08-25 16:02:23 +010011208file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>| (always
11209 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011210filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
11211 read/write/filter commands
11212find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
11213 |+find_in_path|.
11214float Compiled with support for |Float|.
11215fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
11216 this is not present).
11217folding Compiled with |folding| support.
11218footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
11219fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
11220gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
11221gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010011222gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011223gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
11224gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
11225gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
11226gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
11227gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
11228gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
11229gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
11230gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
11231gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
11232gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
11233gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
11234haiku Haiku version of Vim.
11235hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
11236hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
11237iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
11238insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
11239 Insert mode. (always true)
11240job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
11241ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011242jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011243keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
11244lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
11245langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
11246libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
11247linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
11248 'breakindent' support.
11249linux Linux version of Vim.
11250lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011251 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011252listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
11253 and the argument list |arglist|.
11254localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
11255lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
11256mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
11257macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
11258menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
11259mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
11260modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
11261 (always true)
11262mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
11263mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
11264mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
11265mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
11266mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
11267mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
11268mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
11269mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
11270mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
11271mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
11272mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
11273multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
11274multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
11275multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
11276multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
11277mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
11278nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
11279netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
11280netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011281num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011282ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
11283osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
11284osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
11285packages Compiled with |packages| support.
11286path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
11287perl Compiled with Perl interface.
11288persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
11289postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
11290printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
11291profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +010011292prof_nsec Profile results are in nanoseconds.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011293python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
11294python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
11295python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
11296python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
11297python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
11298python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
Yee Cheng Chinc13b3d12023-08-20 21:18:38 +020011299python3_stable Python 3.x interface is using Python Stable ABI. |has-python|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011300pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
11301qnx QNX version of Vim.
11302quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
11303reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
11304rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
11305ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
11306scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
11307showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
11308signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011309smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011310sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
11311sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
11312spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
11313startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
11314statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
11315 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
11316sun SunOS version of Vim.
11317sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
11318syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
11319syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
11320 current buffer.
11321system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
11322tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011323 |tag-binary-search|. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011324tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
11325 |tag-old-static|.
11326tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
11327termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
11328terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
11329terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
11330termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
11331textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
11332textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
11333tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
11334 or terminfo file.
11335timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
11336title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011337 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011338toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
11339ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
11340ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
11341unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
11342unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
11343user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
11344vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
11345vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
11346 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
11347vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
11348 (always true)
11349vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
11350 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000011351vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011352viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
11353vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
11354vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
11355vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +010011356vimscript-4 Compiled Vim script version 4 support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011357virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
11358visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
11359visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
11360 true) |blockwise-operators|.
11361vms VMS version of Vim.
11362vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
11363vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
11364 out if it works in the current console).
11365wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
11366wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
11367win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
11368win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
11369 64 bits)
11370win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
11371win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
11372win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
11373winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
11374windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
11375 (always true)
11376writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
Christian Brabandte085dfd2023-09-30 12:49:18 +020011377xattr Compiled with extended attributes support |xattr|
11378 (currently only supported on Linux).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011379xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
11380xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
11381xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
11382xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
11383 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
11384xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
11385xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
11386xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
11387xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
11388 xterm screen.
11389x11 Compiled with X11 support.
11390
11391
11392==============================================================================
113934. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
11394
11395This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
11396|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
11397pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
11398same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
11399When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
11400pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
11401>
11402 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
11403 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
11404 aa
11405 xx
11406 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
11407 a
11408 x
11409
11410Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
11411"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
11412"\n".
11413
11414 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: