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Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01001*builtin.txt* For Vim version 8.2. Last change: 2022 Apr 16
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
63balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
64balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
65balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
66blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
67browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
68 String put up a file requester
69browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
70bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
71bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
72buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
73bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
74bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
75bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
76bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
77bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
78bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
79byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
80byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
81byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
82call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
83 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
84ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
85ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
86ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
87ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
88ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
89 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
90ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
91 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
92ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
93ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
94ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
95ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
96ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
97ch_open({address} [, {options}])
98 Channel open a channel to {address}
99ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
100ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
101 Blob read Blob from {handle}
102ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
103 String read raw from {handle}
104ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
105 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
106ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
107 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
108ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
109 none set options for {handle}
110ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
111 String status of channel {handle}
112changenr() Number current change number
113char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
114charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
115charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
116charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
117 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
118chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
119cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
120clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
121col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
122complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
123complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
124complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
125complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
126confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
127 Number number of choice picked by user
128copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
129cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
130cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
131count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
132 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
133cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
134 Number checks existence of cscope connection
135cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
136 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
137cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
138debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
139deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
140delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
141deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
142 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
143did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
144diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
145diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
146digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
147digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
148digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
149digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
150echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
151empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
152environ() Dict return environment variables
153escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
154eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
155eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
156executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
157execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
158exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
159exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
160exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
161exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
162expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
163 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100164expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
165 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000166extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
167 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
168extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
169 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
170 List or Dictionary
171feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
172filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
173filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
174filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
175 remove items from {expr1} where
176 {expr2} is 0
177finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
178 String find directory {name} in {path}
179findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
180 String find file {name} in {path}
181flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
182flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
183 List flatten a copy of {list}
184float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
185floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
186fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
187fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
188fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
189foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
190foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
191foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
192foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
193foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
194foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
195fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
196funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
197 Funcref reference to function {name}
198function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
199 Funcref named reference to function {name}
200garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
201get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
202get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
203get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
204getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
205getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
206 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
207getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
208 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
209getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
210getchar([expr]) Number or String
211 get one character from the user
212getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
213getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
214getcharsearch() Dict last character search
215getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
216getcmdline() String return the current command-line
217getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
218getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
219getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
220getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
221 List list of cmdline completion matches
222getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
223getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
224getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
225getenv({name}) String return environment variable
226getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
227getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
228getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
229getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
230getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
231getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
232getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
233 List list of jump list items
234getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
235getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
236getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
237getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
238getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
239getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
240getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
241getpid() Number process ID of Vim
242getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
243getqflist() List list of quickfix items
244getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
245getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
246 String or List contents of a register
247getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
248getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
249gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
250gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
251 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
252gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
253 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
254gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
255gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
256getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
257getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
258getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
259getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
260getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
261 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
262glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
263 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
264glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
265globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
266 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
267has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
268has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
269haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
270 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
271 or |:tcd|
272hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
273 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
274histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
275histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
276histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
277histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
278hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
279hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
280hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
281hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
282hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
283iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
284indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
285index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
286 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
287input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
288 String get input from the user
289inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
290 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
291inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
292inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
293inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
294inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
295insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
296interrupt() none interrupt script execution
297invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
298isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
299isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
300 (positive or negative)
301islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
302isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
303items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
304job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
305job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
306job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
307job_start({command} [, {options}])
308 Job start a job
309job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
310job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
311join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
312js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
313js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
314json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
315json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
316keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
317len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
318libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
319libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
320line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
321line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
322lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
323list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
324list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
325listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
326 Number add a callback to listen to changes
327listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
328listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
329localtime() Number current time
330log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
331log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
332luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
333map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
334 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
335maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
336 String or Dict
337 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
338mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
339 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100340maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000341mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
342 like |map()| but creates a new List or
343 Dictionary
344mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
345match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
346 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
347matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
348 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
349matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
350 Number highlight positions with {group}
351matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
352matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
353matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
354 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
355matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
356 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
357matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
358 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
359matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
360 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
361matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
362 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
363matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
364 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
365max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
366menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
367min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
368mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
369 Number create directory {name}
370mode([expr]) String current editing mode
371mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
372nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
373nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
374or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
375pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
376perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
377popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
378popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
379popup_clear() none close all popup windows
380popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
381popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
382popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
383popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
384popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
385popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
386popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
387popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
388popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
389popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
390popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
391popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
392popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
393popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
394popup_notification({what}, {options})
395 Number create a notification popup window
396popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
397 none set options for popup window {id}
398popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
399popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
400pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
401prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
402printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
403prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
404prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
405prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
406prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
407prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
408prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
409 none add multiple text properties
410prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
411 none remove all text properties
412prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
413 Dict search for a text property
414prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
415prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
416 Number remove a text property
417prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
418prop_type_change({name}, {props})
419 none change an existing property type
420prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
421 none delete a property type
422prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
423 Dict get property type values
424prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
425pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
426pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
427py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
428pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
429pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
430rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
431range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
432 List items from {expr} to {max}
433readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
434readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
435 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
436readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
437 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
438readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
439 List get list of lines from file {fname}
440reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
441 any reduce {object} using {func}
442reg_executing() String get the executing register name
443reg_recording() String get the recording register name
444reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
445reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
446reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
447remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
448 String send expression
449remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
450remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
451 Number check for reply string
452remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
453 String read reply string
454remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
455 String send key sequence
456remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
457remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
458 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
459remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
460 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
461remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
462rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
463repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
464resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
465reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
466round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
467rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
468screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
469screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
470screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
471screencol() Number current cursor column
472screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
473screenrow() Number current cursor row
474screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
475search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
476 Number search for {pattern}
477searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
478searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
479 Number search for variable declaration
480searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
481 Number search for other end of start/end pair
482searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
483 List search for other end of start/end pair
484searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
485 List search for {pattern}
486server2client({clientid}, {string})
487 Number send reply string
488serverlist() String get a list of available servers
489setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
490 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
491 {expr}
492setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
493 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
494setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
495setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
496setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
497setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
498setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
499setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
500setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
501setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
502setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
503 Number modify location list using {list}
504setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
505 Number modify specific location list props
506setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
507setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
508setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
509setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
510 Number modify specific quickfix list props
511setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
512settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
513settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
514 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
515 page {tabnr} to {val}
516settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
517 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
518setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
519sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
520shellescape({string} [, {special}])
521 String escape {string} for use as shell
522 command argument
523shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
524sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
525sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
526sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
527sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
528 List get a list of placed signs
529sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
530 Number jump to a sign
531sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
532 Number place a sign
533sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
534sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
535sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
536sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
537 Number unplace a sign
538sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
539simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
540sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
541sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
542slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
543 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000544sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
545 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000546sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
547sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
548 Number play an event sound
549sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
550 Number play sound file {path}
551sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
552soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
553spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
554spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
555 List spelling suggestions
556split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
557 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
558sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
559srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
560state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
561str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
562str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
563 ASCII/UTF-8 value
564str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
565 Number convert String to Number
566strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
567strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
568 String {len} characters of {str} at
569 character {start}
570strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
571strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
572strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
573strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
574stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
575 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
576string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
577strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
578strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
579 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
580 byte {start}
581strptime({format}, {timestring})
582 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
583strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
584 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
585strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
586strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
587submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
588 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
589substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
590 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
591swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
592swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
593synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
594synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
595 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
596synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
597synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
598synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
599system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
600systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
601tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
602tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
603tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
604tagfiles() List tags files used
605taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
606tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
607tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
608tempname() String name for a temporary file
609term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
610 Number display difference between two dumps
611term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
612 Number displaying a screen dump
613term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
614 none dump terminal window contents
615term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
616term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
617term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
618term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
619term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
620term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
621term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
622term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
623term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
624term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
625term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
626term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
627term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
628term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
629term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
630 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
631term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
632term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
633term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
634term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
635 none set the size of a terminal
636term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
637term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
638terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
639test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
640 none make memory allocation fail
641test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
642test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
643test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
644test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
645test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000646test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000647test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
648test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
649test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
650test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
651test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
652test_null_job() Job null value for testing
653test_null_list() List null value for testing
654test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
655test_null_string() String null value for testing
656test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
657test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
658test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000659test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
660test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
661test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
662test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
663test_void() any void value for testing
664timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
665timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
666timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
667 Number create a timer
668timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
669timer_stopall() none stop all timers
670tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
671toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
672tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
673 to chars in {tostr}
674trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
675 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
676trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
677type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
678typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
679undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
680undotree() List undo file tree
681uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
682 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
683values({dict}) List values in {dict}
684virtcol({expr}) Number screen column of cursor or mark
685visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
686wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
687win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
688 String execute {command} in window {id}
689win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
690win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
691win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
692win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
693win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
694win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000695win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
696win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000697win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
698win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
699 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
700winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
701wincol() Number window column of the cursor
702windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
703winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
704winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
705winline() Number window line of the cursor
706winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
707winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
708winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
709winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
710winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
711wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
712writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
713 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
714xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
715
716==============================================================================
7172. Details *builtin-function-details*
718
719Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
720specific functionality.
721
722abs({expr}) *abs()*
723 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
724 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
725 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
726 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
727 Examples: >
728 echo abs(1.456)
729< 1.456 >
730 echo abs(-5.456)
731< 5.456 >
732 echo abs(-4)
733< 4
734
735 Can also be used as a |method|: >
736 Compute()->abs()
737
738< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
739
740
741acos({expr}) *acos()*
742 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
743 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
744 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
745 [-1, 1].
746 Examples: >
747 :echo acos(0)
748< 1.570796 >
749 :echo acos(-0.5)
750< 2.094395
751
752 Can also be used as a |method|: >
753 Compute()->acos()
754
755< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
756
757
758add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
759 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
760 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
761 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
762 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
763< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
764 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
765 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
766 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
767
768 Can also be used as a |method|: >
769 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
770
771
772and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
773 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
774 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
775 Example: >
776 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
777< Can also be used as a |method|: >
778 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
779
780
781append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
782 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
783 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
784 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
785 the current buffer.
786 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
787 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
788 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
789 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
790 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
791 negative number results in an error. Example: >
792 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
793 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
794
795< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
796 passed as the second argument: >
797 mylist->append(lnum)
798
799
800appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
801 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
802
803 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
804 |bufload()| if needed.
805
806 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
807
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000808 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
809 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
810 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
811 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000812
813 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
814 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
815
816 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
817 error message is given. Example: >
818 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
819<
820 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
821 passed as the second argument: >
822 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
823
824
825argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
826 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
827 |arglist|.
828 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
829 window is used.
830 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
831 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
832 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
833 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
834
835 *argidx()*
836argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
837 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
838
839 *arglistid()*
840arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
841 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
842 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
843 global argument list. See |arglist|.
844 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
845
846 Without arguments use the current window.
847 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
848 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
849 page.
850 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
851
852 *argv()*
853argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
854 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
855 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
856 :let i = 0
857 :while i < argc()
858 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000859 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000860 : let i = i + 1
861 :endwhile
862< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
863 the whole |arglist| is returned.
864
865 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
866 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
867
868asin({expr}) *asin()*
869 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
870 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
871 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
872 [-1, 1].
873 Examples: >
874 :echo asin(0.8)
875< 0.927295 >
876 :echo asin(-0.5)
877< -0.523599
878
879 Can also be used as a |method|: >
880 Compute()->asin()
881<
882 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
883
884
885assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
886
887
888
889atan({expr}) *atan()*
890 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
891 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
892 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
893 Examples: >
894 :echo atan(100)
895< 1.560797 >
896 :echo atan(-4.01)
897< -1.326405
898
899 Can also be used as a |method|: >
900 Compute()->atan()
901<
902 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
903
904
905atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
906 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
907 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
908 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
909 Examples: >
910 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
911< -0.785398 >
912 :echo atan2(1, -1)
913< 2.356194
914
915 Can also be used as a |method|: >
916 Compute()->atan2(1)
917<
918 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
919
920balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
921 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
922 not used for the List.
923
924balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
925 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
926 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
927 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
928 split with |balloon_split()|.
929 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
930
931 Example: >
932 func GetBalloonContent()
933 " ... initiate getting the content
934 return ''
935 endfunc
936 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
937
938 func BalloonCallback(result)
939 call balloon_show(a:result)
940 endfunc
941< Can also be used as a |method|: >
942 GetText()->balloon_show()
943<
944 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
945 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
946 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
947 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
948 empty string or a placeholder.
949
950 When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
951 error message.
952 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
953 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
954
955balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
956 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
957 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
958 to show debugger output.
959 Returns a |List| with the split lines.
960 Can also be used as a |method|: >
961 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
962
963< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
964 feature}
965
966blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
967 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
968 {blob}. Examples: >
969 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
970 blob2list(0z) returns []
971< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
972 opposite.
973
974 Can also be used as a |method|: >
975 GetBlob()->blob2list()
976
977 *browse()*
978browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
979 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
980 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
981 The input fields are:
982 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
983 {title} title for the requester
984 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
985 {default} default file name
986 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
987 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
988
989 *browsedir()*
990browsedir({title}, {initdir})
991 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
992 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
993 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
994 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
995 to be used.
996 The input fields are:
997 {title} title for the requester
998 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
999 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1000 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1001
1002bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
1003 Add a buffer to the buffer list with String {name}.
1004 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1005 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1006 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1007 buffer is always created.
1008 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1009 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1010 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1011 call bufload(bufnr)
1012 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
1013< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1014 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1015
1016bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1017 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1018 {buf} exists.
1019 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1020 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1021
1022 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1023 exactly. The name can be:
1024 - Relative to the current directory.
1025 - A full path.
1026 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1027 - A URL name.
1028 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1029 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1030 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1031 long name to be able to find them.
1032 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1033 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1034 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1035 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1036 file name.
1037
1038 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1039 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1040<
1041 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1042
1043buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1044 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1045 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1046 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1047
1048 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1049 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1050
1051bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1052 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1053 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1054 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
1055 then there is no change.
1056 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1057 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1058 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1059
1060 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1061 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1062
1063bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1064 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1065 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1066 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1067
1068 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1069 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1070
1071bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1072 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1073 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1074 "[No Name]".
1075 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1076 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1077 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1078 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1079 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1080 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1081 match an empty string is returned.
1082 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1083 alternate buffer.
1084 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1085 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1086 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1087 pattern.
1088 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1089 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1090 buffers are searched for.
1091 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1092 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1093 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1094< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1095 echo bufnr->bufname()
1096
1097< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1098 string is returned. >
1099 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1100 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1101 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1102 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1103< *buffer_name()*
1104 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1105
1106 *bufnr()*
1107bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1108 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1109 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1110 above.
1111
1112 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1113 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1114 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1115 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1116< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1117 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1118
1119 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1120 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1121< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1122 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1123 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1124 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1125
1126 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1127 echo bufref->bufnr()
1128<
1129 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1130 *last_buffer_nr()*
1131 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1132
1133bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1134 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1135 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1136 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1137 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1138
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001139 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001140<
1141 Only deals with the current tab page.
1142
1143 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1144 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1145
1146bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1147 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1148 |window-ID|.
1149 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1150 is returned. Example: >
1151
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001152 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001153
1154< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1155 |:wincmd|.
1156
1157 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1158 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1159
1160byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1161 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1162 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1163 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1164 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1165 one.
1166 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1167
1168 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1169 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1170
1171< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1172 feature}
1173
1174byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1175 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1176 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1177 zero.
1178 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1179 equal to {nr}.
1180 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1181 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1182 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1183 separately.
1184 Example : >
1185 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1186< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1187 same: >
1188 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1189 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1190< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1191
1192 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1193 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1194 in bytes is returned.
1195
1196 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1197 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1198
1199byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1200 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1201 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001202 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001203 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1204 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1205 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1206< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1207 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1208 one byte).
1209 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1210 to a Unicode encoding.
1211
1212 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1213 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1214
1215call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1216 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1217 arguments.
1218 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1219 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1220 Returns the return value of the called function.
1221 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1222 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1223
1224 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1225 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1226
1227ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1228 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1229 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1230 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1231 Examples: >
1232 echo ceil(1.456)
1233< 2.0 >
1234 echo ceil(-5.456)
1235< -5.0 >
1236 echo ceil(4.0)
1237< 4.0
1238
1239 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1240 Compute()->ceil()
1241<
1242 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1243
1244
1245ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1246
1247
1248changenr() *changenr()*
1249 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1250 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1251 with the |:undo| command.
1252 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1253 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1254 one less than the number of the undone change.
1255
1256char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
1257 Return number value of the first char in {string}.
1258 Examples: >
1259 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1260 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1261< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1262 Example for "utf-8": >
1263 char2nr("á") returns 225
1264 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1265< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1266 A combining character is a separate character.
1267 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1268 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1269 let str = "ABC"
1270 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1271< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1272
1273 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1274 GetChar()->char2nr()
1275
1276
1277charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1278 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1279 The character class is one of:
1280 0 blank
1281 1 punctuation
1282 2 word character
1283 3 emoji
1284 other specific Unicode class
1285 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
1286
1287
1288charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1289 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1290 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1291
1292 Example:
1293 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1294 charcol('.') returns 3
1295 col('.') returns 7
1296
1297< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1298 GetPos()->col()
1299<
1300 *charidx()*
1301charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1302 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1303 The index of the first character is zero.
1304 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1305 equal to {idx}.
1306 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1307 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1308 added to the preceding base character.
1309 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1310 counted as separate characters.
1311 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1312 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1313 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1314 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1315 and is not zero or one.
1316 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1317 from the character index.
1318 Examples: >
1319 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1320 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1321 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1322<
1323 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1324 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1325
1326chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1327 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1328 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1329 window:
1330 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1331 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1332 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1333 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1334 directory.
1335 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1336 {dir} must be a String.
1337 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1338 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1339 On failure, returns an empty string.
1340
1341 Example: >
1342 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1343 if save_dir != ""
1344 " ... do some work
1345 call chdir(save_dir)
1346 endif
1347
1348< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1349 GetDir()->chdir()
1350<
1351cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1352 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1353 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1354 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1355 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
1356 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the |+cindent|
1357 feature, -1 is returned.
1358 See |C-indenting|.
1359
1360 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1361 GetLnum()->cindent()
1362
1363clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1364 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1365 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1366 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1367 window ID instead of the current window.
1368
1369 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1370 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1371<
1372 *col()*
1373col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1374 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1375 . the cursor position
1376 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1377 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1378 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1379 returned)
1380 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1381 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1382 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1383 that it's updated right away.
1384 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1385 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1386 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1387 out of range then col() returns zero.
1388 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1389 |getpos()|.
1390 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1391 character position use |charcol()|.
1392 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1393 Examples: >
1394 col(".") column of cursor
1395 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1396 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001397 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001398< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1399 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1400 buffer.
1401 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1402 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1403 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1404 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1405 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001406 \<C-O>:echo col(".") .. "\n" <Bar>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001407 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1408
1409< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1410 GetPos()->col()
1411<
1412
1413complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1414 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1415 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1416 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1417 or with an expression mapping.
1418 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1419 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1420 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1421 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1422 match.
1423 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1424 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1425 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1426 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1427 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1428 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1429 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1430 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1431 Example: >
1432 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1433
1434 func! ListMonths()
1435 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1436 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1437 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1438 return ''
1439 endfunc
1440< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1441 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1442
1443 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1444 second argument: >
1445 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1446
1447complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1448 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1449 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1450 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1451 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1452 the list.
1453 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1454 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1455
1456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1457 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1458
1459complete_check() *complete_check()*
1460 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1461 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1462 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1463 zero otherwise.
1464 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1465 'completefunc' option.
1466
1467
1468complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1469 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1470 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1471 The items are:
1472 mode Current completion mode name string.
1473 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1474 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1475 See |pumvisible()|.
1476 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1477 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1478 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1479 See |complete-items|.
1480 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1481 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1482 typed text only, or the last completion after
1483 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1484 <Down> keys)
1485 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1486
1487 *complete_info_mode*
1488 mode values are:
1489 "" Not in completion mode
1490 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1491 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1492 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1493 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1494 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1495 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1496 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1497 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1498 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1499 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1500 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1501 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1502 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1503 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1504 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1505 "eval" |complete()| completion
1506 "unknown" Other internal modes
1507
1508 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1509 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1510 {what} are silently ignored.
1511
1512 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1513 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1514 |CompleteChanged| event.
1515
1516 Examples: >
1517 " Get all items
1518 call complete_info()
1519 " Get only 'mode'
1520 call complete_info(['mode'])
1521 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1522 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1523
1524< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1525 GetItems()->complete_info()
1526<
1527 *confirm()*
1528confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1529 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1530 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1531 choice this is 1.
1532 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1533 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1534
1535 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1536 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1537 used (and translated).
1538 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1539 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1540
1541 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1542 by '\n', e.g. >
1543 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1544< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1545 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1546 not need to be the first letter: >
1547 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1548< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1549 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1550
1551 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1552 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1553 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1554 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1555
1556 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1557 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1558 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1559 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1560 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1561 used.
1562
1563 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1564 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1565
1566 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001567 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
1568 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
1569 if choice == 0
1570 echo "make up your mind!"
1571 elseif choice == 3
1572 echo "tasteful"
1573 else
1574 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
1575 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001576< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1577 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1578 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1579 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1580 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1581 the horizontal layout is always used.
1582
1583 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1584 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1585<
1586 *copy()*
1587copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1588 different from using {expr} directly.
1589 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1590 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1591 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1592 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1593 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1594 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1595 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1596 mylist->copy()
1597
1598cos({expr}) *cos()*
1599 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1600 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1601 Examples: >
1602 :echo cos(100)
1603< 0.862319 >
1604 :echo cos(-4.01)
1605< -0.646043
1606
1607 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1608 Compute()->cos()
1609<
1610 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1611
1612
1613cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1614 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1615 [1, inf].
1616 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1617 Examples: >
1618 :echo cosh(0.5)
1619< 1.127626 >
1620 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1621< -1.127626
1622
1623 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1624 Compute()->cosh()
1625<
1626 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1627
1628
1629count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1630 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1631 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1632
1633 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1634 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1635
1636 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1637
1638 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1639 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1640 {expr} is an empty string.
1641
1642 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1643 mylist->count(val)
1644<
1645 *cscope_connection()*
1646cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1647 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1648 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1649 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1650 if there are no cscope connections;
1651 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1652
1653 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1654 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1655
1656 {num} Description of existence check
1657 ----- ------------------------------
1658 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1659 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1660 {dbpath}.
1661 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1662 {dbpath}.
1663 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1664 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1665 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1666 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1667
1668 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1669
1670 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1671
1672 # pid database name prepend path
1673 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1674<
1675 Invocation Return Val ~
1676 ---------- ---------- >
1677 cscope_connection() 1
1678 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1679 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1680 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1681 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1682 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1683 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1684 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1685<
1686cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1687cursor({list})
1688 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1689 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1690
1691 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1692 with two, three or four item:
1693 [{lnum}, {col}]
1694 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1695 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1696 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1697 but without the first item.
1698
1699 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1700 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1701
1702 Does not change the jumplist.
1703 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1704 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1705 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1706 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1707 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1708 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1709 line.
1710 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1711 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1712 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1713
1714 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1715 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1716 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1717 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1718
1719 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1720 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1721
1722debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1723 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1724 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1725 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1726 {only available on MS-Windows}
1727
1728 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1729 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1730
1731deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1732 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1733 different from using {expr} directly.
1734 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1735 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1736 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1737 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1738 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1739 the original |List|.
1740 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1741
1742 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1743 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1744 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1745 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1746 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1747 *E724*
1748 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1749 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1750 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1751 Also see |copy()|.
1752
1753 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1754 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1755
1756delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1757 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001758 name {fname}.
1759
1760 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1761 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001762
1763 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1764 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1765
1766 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1767 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1768 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1769 that is being used.
1770
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001771 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1772 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1773 or partly failed.
1774
1775 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1776 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1777 |deletebufline()|.
1778
1779 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1780 GetName()->delete()
1781
1782deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1783 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1784 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1785 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1786
1787 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1788 |bufload()| if needed.
1789
1790 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1791
1792 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1793 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1794 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1795
1796 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1797 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1798<
1799 *did_filetype()*
1800did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1801 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1802 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1803 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1804 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1805 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1806 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1807 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1808 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1809 file.
1810
1811diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1812 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1813 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
1814 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
1815 display but don't exist in the buffer.
1816 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1817 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1818 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
1819
1820 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1821 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
1822
1823diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
1824 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
1825 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
1826 diff change zero is returned.
1827 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1828 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1829 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
1830 line.
1831 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
1832 syntax information about the highlighting.
1833
1834 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1835 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
1836<
1837
1838digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
1839 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
1840 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
1841 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
1842 is given and an empty string is returned.
1843
1844 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1845 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
1846 available, it might fail.
1847
1848 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
1849
1850 Examples: >
1851 " Get a built-in digraph
1852 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
1853
1854 " Get a user-defined digraph
1855 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
1856 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
1857<
1858 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1859 GetChars()->digraph_get()
1860<
1861 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1862 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1863 display an error message.
1864
1865
1866digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
1867 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
1868 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
1869 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
1870
1871 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1872 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
1873 available, it might fail.
1874
1875 Also see |digraph_get()|.
1876
1877 Examples: >
1878 " Get user-defined digraphs
1879 :echo digraph_getlist()
1880
1881 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
1882 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
1883<
1884 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1885 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
1886<
1887 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1888 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1889 display an error message.
1890
1891
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001892digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001893 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
1894 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001895 encoded character. *E1215*
1896 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
1897 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
1898 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001899
1900 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
1901 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
1902
1903 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
1904 |digraph_setlist()|.
1905
1906 Example: >
1907 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
1908<
1909 Can be used as a |method|: >
1910 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
1911<
1912 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1913 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1914 display an error message.
1915
1916
1917digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
1918 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
1919 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
1920 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001921 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001922 Example: >
1923 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
1924<
1925 It is similar to the following: >
1926 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
1927 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
1928 endfor
1929< Except that the function returns after the first error,
1930 following digraphs will not be added.
1931
1932 Can be used as a |method|: >
1933 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
1934<
1935 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1936 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1937 display an error message.
1938
1939
1940echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
1941 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
1942 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
1943 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
1944 call echoraw(&t_TE)
1945< and to enable it again: >
1946 call echoraw(&t_TI)
1947< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
1948
1949
1950empty({expr}) *empty()*
1951 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
1952 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
1953 items.
1954 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
1955 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
1956 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
1957 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
1958 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
1959 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
1960
1961 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
1962 length with zero.
1963
1964 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1965 mylist->empty()
1966
1967environ() *environ()*
1968 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
1969 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
1970 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
1971< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
1972 use this: >
1973 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
1974
1975escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
1976 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
1977 backslash. Example: >
1978 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
1979< results in: >
1980 c:\\program\ files\\vim
1981< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
1982
1983 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1984 GetText()->escape(' \')
1985<
1986 *eval()*
1987eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
1988 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
1989 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
1990 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
1991 functions.
1992
1993 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1994 argv->join()->eval()
1995
1996eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
1997 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
1998 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
1999 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2000 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2001
2002executable({expr}) *executable()*
2003 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2004 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2005 arguments.
2006 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2007 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2008 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2009 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2010 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2011 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2012 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2013 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2014 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2015 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2016 directory, not if it's really executable.
2017 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
2018 always found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2019 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
2020 The result is a Number:
2021 1 exists
2022 0 does not exist
2023 -1 not implemented on this system
2024 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2025
2026 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2027 GetCommand()->executable()
2028
2029execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2030 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2031 string.
2032 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2033 lines are executed one by one.
2034 This is equivalent to: >
2035 redir => var
2036 {command}
2037 redir END
2038<
2039 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2040 "" no `:silent` used
2041 "silent" `:silent` used
2042 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2043 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2044 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2045 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2046 *E930*
2047 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2048
2049 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002050 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002051
2052< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2053 use `win_execute()`.
2054
2055 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2056 included in the output of the higher level call.
2057
2058 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2059 GetCommand()->execute()
2060
2061exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2062 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2063 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2064 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2065 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2066 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2067< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2068 an empty string is returned.
2069
2070 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2071 GetCommand()->exepath()
2072<
2073 *exists()*
2074exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2075 zero otherwise.
2076
2077 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2078 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2079 at compile time.
2080
2081 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2082 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2083
2084 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002085 varname internal variable (see
2086 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2087 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2088 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002089 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002090 Does not work for local variables in a
2091 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002092 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2093 script, since it can be used as a
2094 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002095 Beware that evaluating an index may
2096 cause an error message for an invalid
2097 expression. E.g.: >
2098 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2099 :echo exists("l[5]")
2100< 0 >
2101 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2102< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2103 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002104 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2105 not if it really works)
2106 +option-name Vim option that works.
2107 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2108 done by comparing with an empty
2109 string)
2110 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2111 or user defined function (see
2112 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2113 Also works for a variable that is a
2114 Funcref.
2115 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2116 implemented; to be used to check if
2117 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002118 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2119 command or command modifier |:command|.
2120 Returns:
2121 1 for match with start of a command
2122 2 full match with a command
2123 3 matches several user commands
2124 To check for a supported command
2125 always check the return value to be 2.
2126 :2match The |:2match| command.
2127 :3match The |:3match| command.
2128 #event autocommand defined for this event
2129 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2130 pattern (the pattern is taken
2131 literally and compared to the
2132 autocommand patterns character by
2133 character)
2134 #group autocommand group exists
2135 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2136 event.
2137 #group#event#pattern
2138 autocommand defined for this group,
2139 event and pattern.
2140 ##event autocommand for this event is
2141 supported.
2142
2143 Examples: >
2144 exists("&shortname")
2145 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2146 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002147 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2148 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002149 exists("bufcount")
2150 exists(":Make")
2151 exists("#CursorHold")
2152 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2153 exists("#filetypeindent")
2154 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2155 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2156 exists("##ColorScheme")
2157< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2158 name.
2159 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
2160 a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in
2161 the future, thus don't count on it!
2162 Working example: >
2163 exists(":make")
2164< NOT working example: >
2165 exists(":make install")
2166
2167< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2168 variable itself. For example: >
2169 exists(bufcount)
2170< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2171 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2172
2173 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2174 Varname()->exists()
2175<
2176
2177exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2178 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2179 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2180 give an error: >
2181 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2182 ThatFunction('works')
2183 endif
2184< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2185 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2186
2187 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2188 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2189 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2190
2191
2192exp({expr}) *exp()*
2193 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2194 [0, inf].
2195 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2196 Examples: >
2197 :echo exp(2)
2198< 7.389056 >
2199 :echo exp(-1)
2200< 0.367879
2201
2202 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2203 Compute()->exp()
2204<
2205 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2206
2207
2208expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2209 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2210 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2211
2212 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2213 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2214 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2215 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2216 file name contains a space]
2217
2218 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2219 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2220 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2221
2222 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2223 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2224 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2225
2226 % current file name
2227 # alternate file name
2228 #n alternate file name n
2229 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2230 <afile> autocmd file name
2231 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2232 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2233 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2234 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2235 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2236 line number
2237 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2238 a function
2239 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2240 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002241 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2242 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002243 <stack> call stack
2244 <cword> word under the cursor
2245 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2246 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2247 message |server2client()|
2248 Modifiers:
2249 :p expand to full path
2250 :h head (last path component removed)
2251 :t tail (last path component only)
2252 :r root (one extension removed)
2253 :e extension only
2254
2255 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002256 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002257< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2258 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2259 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2260< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002261 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002262< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2263 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2264 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2265 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2266 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2267<
2268 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2269 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2270 to modify normal file names.
2271
2272 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2273 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2274 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2275 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002276 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2277 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2278 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002279
2280 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2281 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2282 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2283 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2284 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2285 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2286 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2287 :echo expand("**/README")
2288<
2289 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2290 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2291 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2292 |expr-env-expand|.
2293 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2294 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2295 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2296 "$FOOBAR".
2297
2298 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2299 getting the raw output of an external command.
2300
2301 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2302 Getpattern()->expand()
2303
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002304expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002305 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2306 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2307 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2308 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2309 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002310
2311 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2312 argument:
2313 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2314 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2315 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2316
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002317 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2318 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002319
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002320 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002321 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002322 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2323 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2324<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002325 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002326 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2327<
2328extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2329 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2330 |Dictionaries|.
2331
2332 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2333 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2334 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2335 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2336 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2337 Examples: >
2338 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2339 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2340< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2341 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2342 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2343 (where N is the original length of the List).
2344 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2345 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2346 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2347<
2348 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2349 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2350 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2351 used to decide what to do:
2352 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2353 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2354 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2355 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2356
2357 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2358 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2359 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2360 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2361 fails.
2362 Returns {expr1}.
2363
2364 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2365 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2366
2367
2368extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2369 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2370 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2371 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2372 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2373
2374
2375feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2376 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2377 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2378
2379 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2380 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2381 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2382 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2383 characters from a mapping.
2384
2385 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2386 {string}.
2387
2388 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2389 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2390 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2391 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2392 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2393 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2394
2395 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2396 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2397 keys are remapped.
2398 'n' Do not remap keys.
2399 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2400 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2401 opening folds, etc.
2402 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2403 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2404 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2405 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2406 the internal "got_int" flag.
2407 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2408 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2409 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2410 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2411 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2412 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2413 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2414 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2415 script continues.
2416 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2417 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2418 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002419 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2420 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
2421 etc.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002422 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2423 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2424 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2425
2426 Return value is always 0.
2427
2428 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2429 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2430
2431filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2432 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2433 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2434 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2435 expression, which is used as a String.
2436 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2437 |glob()|.
2438 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2439 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2440 0
2441 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2442 1
2443
2444< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2445 GetName()->filereadable()
2446< *file_readable()*
2447 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2448
2449
2450filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2451 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2452 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2453 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2454 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2455
2456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2457 GetName()->filewritable()
2458
2459
2460filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2461 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2462 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2463 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2464 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002465 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002466
2467 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2468
2469 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2470 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2471 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2472 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2473 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2474 current character.
2475 Examples: >
2476 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2477< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2478 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2479< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2480 call filter(var, 0)
2481< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2482
2483 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2484 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2485 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2486
2487 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2488 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2489 2. the value of the current item.
2490 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2491 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2492 func Odd(idx, val)
2493 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2494 endfunc
2495 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002496< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2497 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2498< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002499 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2500< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2501 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2502<
2503 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2504 Other values will result in a type error.
2505
2506 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2507 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2508 first: >
2509 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2510
2511< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002512 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002513 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2514 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2515 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2516 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2517
2518 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2519 mylist->filter(expr2)
2520
2521finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2522 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2523 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2524 for the syntax of {path}.
2525
2526 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2527 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2528 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2529 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2530
2531 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2532 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2533 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2534
2535 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2536 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2537 feature}
2538
2539 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2540 GetName()->finddir()
2541
2542findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2543 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2544 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2545 Example: >
2546 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2547< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2548 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2549
2550 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2551 GetName()->findfile()
2552
2553flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2554 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2555 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2556 a very large number.
2557 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2558 not want that.
2559 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002560 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002561 *E900*
2562 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2563 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2564 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2565
2566 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2567
2568 Example: >
2569 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2570< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2571 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2572< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2573
2574 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2575 mylist->flatten()
2576<
2577flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2578 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2579
2580
2581float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2582 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2583 decimal point.
2584 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
2585 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2586 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2587 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2588 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2589 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2590 Examples: >
2591 echo float2nr(3.95)
2592< 3 >
2593 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2594< -23 >
2595 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2596< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2597 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2598< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2599 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2600< 0
2601
2602 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2603 Compute()->float2nr()
2604<
2605 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2606
2607
2608floor({expr}) *floor()*
2609 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2610 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2611 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2612 Examples: >
2613 echo floor(1.856)
2614< 1.0 >
2615 echo floor(-5.456)
2616< -6.0 >
2617 echo floor(4.0)
2618< 4.0
2619
2620 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2621 Compute()->floor()
2622<
2623 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2624
2625
2626fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2627 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2628 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2629 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2630 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2631 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2632 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2633 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2634 Examples: >
2635 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2636< 0.13 >
2637 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2638< -0.13
2639
2640 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2641 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2642<
2643 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2644
2645
2646fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2647 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2648 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2649 are escaped with a backslash.
2650 For most systems the characters escaped are
2651 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2652 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2653 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2654 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
2655 Example: >
2656 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002657 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002658< results in executing: >
2659 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2660<
2661 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2662 GetName()->fnameescape()
2663
2664fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2665 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2666 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2667 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2668 Example: >
2669 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2670< results in: >
2671 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
2672< If {mods} is empty then {fname} is returned.
2673 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2674 |expand()| first then.
2675
2676 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2677 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2678
2679foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2680 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2681 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2682 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2683 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2684 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2685
2686 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2687 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2688
2689foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2690 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2691 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2692 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2693 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2694 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2695
2696 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2697 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2698
2699foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2700 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2701 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2702 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2703 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2704 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2705 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2706 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2707 previous line is usually available.
2708 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2709 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2710
2711 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2712 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2713<
2714 *foldtext()*
2715foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2716 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2717 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2718 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2719 The returned string looks like this: >
2720 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2721< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2722 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2723 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2724 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2725 'commentstring' options is removed.
2726 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2727 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2728 setting.
2729 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2730
2731foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2732 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2733 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2734 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2735 returned.
2736 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2737 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2738 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2739 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2740
2741
2742 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2743 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2744<
2745 *foreground()*
2746foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2747 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2748 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2749 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2750 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002751 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002752 Win32 console version}
2753
2754fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2755 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2756 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2757
2758 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2759 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2760 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2761 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2762
2763 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2764 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2765
2766 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2767 GetName()->fullcommand()
2768<
2769 *funcref()*
2770funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2771 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2772 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2773 function {name} is redefined later.
2774
2775 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002776 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2777 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2778 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2779 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002780
2781 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2782 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2783<
2784 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2785function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2786 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2787 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2788 internal function.
2789
2790 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2791 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2792 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2793 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2794 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2795<
2796 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2797 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2798 same function.
2799
2800 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
2801 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
2802 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
2803
2804 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
2805 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
2806 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2807 ...
2808 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
2809 ...
2810 call Partial('name')
2811< Invokes the function as with: >
2812 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2813
2814< With a |method|: >
2815 func Callback(one, two, three)
2816 ...
2817 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
2818 ...
2819 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
2820< Invokes the function as with: >
2821 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
2822
2823< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
2824 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
2825 arguments. Example: >
2826 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2827 ...
2828 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
2829 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
2830 ...
2831 call Func2('name')
2832< Invokes the function as with: >
2833 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2834
2835< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
2836 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
2837 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002838 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002839 endfunction
2840 ...
2841 let context = {"name": "example"}
2842 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2843 ...
2844 call Func() " will echo: called for example
2845< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
2846 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
2847 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2848 let Func = context.Callback
2849
2850< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
2851 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
2852 ...
2853 let context = {"name": "example"}
2854 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
2855 ...
2856 call Func(500)
2857< Invokes the function as with: >
2858 call context.Callback('one', 500)
2859<
2860 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2861 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
2862
2863
2864garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
2865 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
2866 that have circular references.
2867
2868 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
2869 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
2870 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
2871 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
2872 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
2873 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
2874 for a long time.
2875
2876 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
2877 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
2878 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
2879
2880 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
2881 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
2882 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
2883 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
2884
2885get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
2886 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
2887 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
2888 omitted.
2889 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2890 mylist->get(idx)
2891get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
2892 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
2893 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
2894 omitted.
2895 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2896 myblob->get(idx)
2897get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
2898 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
2899 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
2900 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
2901 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
2902< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
2903 'default' when it does not exist.
2904 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2905 mydict->get(key)
2906get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00002907 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002908 {what} are:
2909 "name" The function name
2910 "func" The function
2911 "dict" The dictionary
2912 "args" The list with arguments
2913 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2914 myfunc->get(what)
2915<
2916 *getbufinfo()*
2917getbufinfo([{buf}])
2918getbufinfo([{dict}])
2919 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
2920
2921 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
2922 returned.
2923
2924 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
2925 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
2926 be specified in {dict}:
2927 buflisted include only listed buffers.
2928 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
2929 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
2930
2931 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
2932 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
2933 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
2934 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
2935
2936 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
2937 entries:
2938 bufnr Buffer number.
2939 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
2940 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
2941 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
2942 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
2943 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
2944 last used.
2945 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
2946 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
2947 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
2948 opened in the current window.
2949 Only valid if the buffer has been
2950 displayed in the window in the past.
2951 If you want the line number of the
2952 last known cursor position in a given
2953 window, use |line()|: >
2954 :echo line('.', {winid})
2955<
2956 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
2957 valid when loaded)
2958 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
2959 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
2960 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
2961 Each list item is a dictionary with
2962 the following fields:
2963 id sign identifier
2964 lnum line number
2965 name sign name
2966 variables A reference to the dictionary with
2967 buffer-local variables.
2968 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
2969 buffer
2970 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
2971 display this buffer
2972
2973 Examples: >
2974 for buf in getbufinfo()
2975 echo buf.name
2976 endfor
2977 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
2978 if buf.changed
2979 ....
2980 endif
2981 endfor
2982<
2983 To get buffer-local options use: >
2984 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
2985<
2986 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2987 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
2988<
2989
2990 *getbufline()*
2991getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
2992 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
2993 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
2994 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
2995
2996 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2997
2998 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
2999 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3000
3001 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3002 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3003
3004 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3005 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3006 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3007 returned.
3008
3009 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3010 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3011
3012 Example: >
3013 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3014
3015< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3016 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
3017
3018getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3019 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3020 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3021 must be used.
3022 The {varname} argument is a string.
3023 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3024 buffer-local variables.
3025 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3026 the buffer-local options.
3027 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3028 a buffer-local option.
3029 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3030 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3031 window-local option.
3032 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3033 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3034 string is returned, there is no error message.
3035 Examples: >
3036 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003037 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003038
3039< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3040 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3041<
3042getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3043 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3044 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3045 exist, an empty list is returned.
3046
3047 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3048 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3049 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3050 entries:
3051 col column number
3052 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3053 lnum line number
3054 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3055 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3056 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3057
3058 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3059 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3060
3061getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3062 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3063 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3064 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3065 Return zero otherwise.
3066 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3067 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3068 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3069
3070 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3071 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
3072 result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3073 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3074 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3075 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3076 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3077 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3078 that is not included in the character.
3079
3080 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3081 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3082 sequence.
3083
3084 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3085 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3086 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3087
3088 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3089
3090 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3091 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3092 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3093 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3094 ignored.
3095 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3096 let c = getchar()
3097 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003098 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003099 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003100 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003101 endif
3102<
3103 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3104 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3105 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3106
3107 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3108 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3109 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3110 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3111
3112 There is no mapping for the character.
3113 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3114 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3115 sequence. Examples: >
3116 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3117 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3118< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3119 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3120 :function FindChar()
3121 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3122 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3123 : normal l
3124 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3125 : break
3126 : endif
3127 : endwhile
3128 :endfunction
3129<
3130 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3131 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3132 another character: >
3133 :function GetKey()
3134 : let c = getchar()
3135 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3136 : let c = getchar()
3137 : endwhile
3138 : return c
3139 :endfunction
3140
3141getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3142 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3143 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3144 These values are added together:
3145 2 shift
3146 4 control
3147 8 alt (meta)
3148 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3149 32 mouse double click
3150 64 mouse triple click
3151 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3152 128 command (Macintosh only)
3153 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3154 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
3155 without a modifier.
3156
3157 *getcharpos()*
3158getcharpos({expr})
3159 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3160 column number in the returned List is a character index
3161 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003162 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3163 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003164 of the last character.
3165
3166 Example:
3167 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3168 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3169 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3170<
3171 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3172 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3173
3174getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3175 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3176 with the following entries:
3177
3178 char character previously used for a character
3179 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3180 if no character search has been performed
3181 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3182 0 for backward
3183 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3184 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3185 character search
3186
3187 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3188 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3189 character search: >
3190 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3191 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3192< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3193
3194
3195getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3196 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3197 string.
3198 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3199 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3200 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3201 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3202 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3203 if no character is available.
3204 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3205 result is converted to a string.
3206
3207
3208getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3209 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3210 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3211 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3212 Example: >
3213 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3214< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3215 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3216 |inputsecret()|.
3217
3218getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3219 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3220 byte count. The first column is 1.
3221 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3222 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3223 Returns 0 otherwise.
3224 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3225
3226getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3227 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3228 are:
3229 : normal Ex command
3230 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3231 / forward search command
3232 ? backward search command
3233 @ |input()| command
3234 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3235 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3236 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3237 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3238 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3239 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3240
3241getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3242 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3243 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3244 when not in the command-line window.
3245
3246getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3247 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3248 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3249 types are supported:
3250
3251 arglist file names in argument list
3252 augroup autocmd groups
3253 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003254 behave |:behave| suboptions
3255 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003256 color color schemes
3257 command Ex command
3258 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3259 compiler compilers
3260 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3261 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3262 dir directory names
3263 environment environment variable names
3264 event autocommand events
3265 expression Vim expression
3266 file file and directory names
3267 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3268 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3269 function function name
3270 help help subjects
3271 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003272 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003273 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3274 mapclear buffer argument
3275 mapping mapping name
3276 menu menus
3277 messages |:messages| suboptions
3278 option options
3279 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003280 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003281 shellcmd Shell command
3282 sign |:sign| suboptions
3283 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3284 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3285 tag tags
3286 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3287 user user names
3288 var user variables
3289
3290 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3291 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3292 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3293
3294 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3295 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3296 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3297
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003298 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3299 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003300 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3301 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3302 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3303 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003304
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003305 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3306 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3307 a ":call" command: >
3308 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3309<
3310 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3311 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3312
3313 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3314 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3315<
3316 *getcurpos()*
3317getcurpos([{winid}])
3318 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3319 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3320 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3321 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003322 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3323 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003324 |getpos()|.
3325 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3326 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3327 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3328
3329 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3330 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3331 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3332 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3333 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3334
3335 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3336 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3337 MoveTheCursorAround
3338 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3339< Note that this only works within the window. See
3340 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3341
3342 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3343 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3344<
3345 *getcursorcharpos()*
3346getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3347 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3348 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3349
3350 Example:
3351 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3352 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3353 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3354<
3355 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3356 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3357
3358< *getcwd()*
3359getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3360 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3361 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3362
3363 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3364 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3365 the |window-ID|.
3366 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3367 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3368
3369 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3370 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3371 the working directory of the tabpage.
3372 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3373 use the current tabpage.
3374 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3375 the current window.
3376 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3377
3378 Examples: >
3379 " Get the working directory of the current window
3380 :echo getcwd()
3381 :echo getcwd(0)
3382 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3383 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3384 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3385 " Get the global working directory
3386 :echo getcwd(-1)
3387 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3388 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3389 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3390 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3391
3392< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3393 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3394
3395getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3396 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3397 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3398 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3399
3400< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3401 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3402 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3403 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3404
3405 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3406 GetVarname()->getenv()
3407
3408getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3409 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3410 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3411 |hl-Normal|.
3412 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3413 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3414 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3415 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3416 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3417 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3418 function just after the GUI has started.
3419 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3420 a valid name does not work.
3421
3422getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3423 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3424 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3425 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3426 empty string is returned.
3427 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3428 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3429 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3430 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3431 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3432 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3433 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3434< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3435 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3436
3437 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3438 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3439<
3440 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3441
3442getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3443 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3444 given file {fname}.
3445 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3446 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3447 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3448 is returned.
3449
3450 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3451 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3452
3453getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3454 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3455 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3456 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3457 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3458 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3459
3460 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3461 GetFilename()->getftime()
3462
3463getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3464 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3465 file of the given file {fname}.
3466 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3467 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3468 results:
3469 Normal file "file"
3470 Directory "dir"
3471 Symbolic link "link"
3472 Block device "bdev"
3473 Character device "cdev"
3474 Socket "socket"
3475 FIFO "fifo"
3476 All other "other"
3477 Example: >
3478 getftype("/home")
3479< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3480 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3481 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3482 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3483
3484 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3485 GetFilename()->getftype()
3486
3487getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3488 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3489 active.
3490 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3491
3492getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3493 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3494
3495 Without arguments use the current window.
3496 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3497 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3498 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3499 page.
3500
3501 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3502 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3503 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3504 the following entries:
3505 bufnr buffer number
3506 col column number
3507 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3508 filename filename if available
3509 lnum line number
3510
3511 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3512 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3513
3514< *getline()*
3515getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3516 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3517 from the current buffer. Example: >
3518 getline(1)
3519< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3520 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3521 To get the line under the cursor: >
3522 getline(".")
3523< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3524 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3525
3526 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3527 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3528 including line {end}.
3529 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3530 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3531 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3532 Example: >
3533 :let start = line('.')
3534 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3535 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3536
3537< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3538 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3539
3540< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3541
3542getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3543 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3544 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3545 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3546
3547 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3548 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3549 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3550
3551 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3552 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3553 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3554
3555 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3556 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3557
3558 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3559 from the location list. This field is
3560 applicable only when called from a
3561 location list window. See
3562 |location-list-file-window| for more
3563 details.
3564
3565 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3566 location list for the window {nr}.
3567 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3568
3569 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3570 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3571 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3572
3573
3574getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3575 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3576 about all the global marks. |mark|
3577
3578 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3579 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3580 see |bufname()|.
3581
3582 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3583 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3584 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3585 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3586 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3587 file file name
3588
3589 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3590 mark.
3591
3592 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3593 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3594
3595getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3596 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3597 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3598 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3599 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3600 |getmatches()|.
3601 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3602 window ID instead of the current window.
3603 Example: >
3604 :echo getmatches()
3605< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3606 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3607 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3608 :let m = getmatches()
3609 :call clearmatches()
3610 :echo getmatches()
3611< [] >
3612 :call setmatches(m)
3613 :echo getmatches()
3614< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3615 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3616 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3617 :unlet m
3618<
3619getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3620 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3621 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3622 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3623 screenrow screen row
3624 screencol screen column
3625 winid Window ID of the click
3626 winrow row inside "winid"
3627 wincol column inside "winid"
3628 line text line inside "winid"
3629 column text column inside "winid"
3630 All numbers are 1-based.
3631
3632 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3633 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3634
3635 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3636 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3637 are zero.
3638
3639 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3640 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3641
3642 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3643
3644 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3645 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3646
3647 *getpid()*
3648getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3649 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3650 exits.
3651
3652 *getpos()*
3653getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3654 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3655 |getcurpos()|.
3656 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3657 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3658 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3659 is the buffer number of the mark.
3660 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3661 column is 1.
3662 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3663 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3664 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3665 character.
3666 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3667 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003668 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003669 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3670 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3671 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003672 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3673 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003674 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3675 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3676 ...
3677 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3678< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3679
3680 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3681 GetMark()->getpos()
3682
3683getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3684 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3685 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3686 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3687 bufname() to get the name
3688 module module name
3689 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3690 end_lnum
3691 end of line number if the item is multiline
3692 col column number (first column is 1)
3693 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3694 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3695 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3696 nr error number
3697 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3698 text description of the error
3699 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3700 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3701
3702 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3703 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3704 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3705 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3706 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3707
3708 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3709 do something with them: >
3710 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3711 :for d in getqflist()
3712 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3713 :endfor
3714<
3715 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3716 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3717 following string items are supported in {what}:
3718 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3719 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3720 context get the |quickfix-context|
3721 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3722 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3723 value is used.
3724 id get information for the quickfix list with
3725 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3726 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3727 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3728 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3729 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3730 See |quickfix-index|
3731 items quickfix list entries
3732 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3733 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3734 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3735 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3736 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3737 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3738 the last quickfix list
3739 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3740 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3741 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3742 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3743 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3744 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3745 all all of the above quickfix properties
3746 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3747 particular item, set it to zero.
3748 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3749 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3750 specified by "id" is used.
3751 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3752 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3753 contains the quickfix stack size.
3754 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3755 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3756 "items" with the list of entries.
3757
3758 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3759 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3760 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3761 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3762 If not present, set to "".
3763 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3764 present, set to 0.
3765 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3766 present, set to 0.
3767 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3768 an empty list.
3769 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3770 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3771 window. If not present, set to 0.
3772 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3773 present, set to 0.
3774 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3775 to "".
3776 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3777
3778 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3779 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3780 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3781 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3782<
3783getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3784 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3785 {regname}. Example: >
3786 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3787< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3788 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00003789 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003790
3791 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3792 register. (For use in maps.)
3793 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3794 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3795 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3796
3797 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3798 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3799 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3800 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3801 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3802 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3803
3804 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3805 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3806 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3807
3808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3809 GetRegname()->getreg()
3810
3811getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3812 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3813 Dictionary with the following entries:
3814 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3815 {regname}, like
3816 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3817 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3818 |getregtype()|.
3819 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3820 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
3821 register.
3822 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
3823 single letter name of the register
3824 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
3825 For example, after deleting a line
3826 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
3827 which is the register that got the
3828 deleted text.
3829
3830 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
3831 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
3832 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3833 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3834 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
3835 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3836
3837 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3838 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
3839
3840getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
3841 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3842 The value will be one of:
3843 "v" for |characterwise| text
3844 "V" for |linewise| text
3845 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
3846 "" for an empty or unknown register
3847 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3848 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
3849 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
3850 |v:register| is used.
3851 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3852
3853 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3854 GetRegname()->getregtype()
3855
3856gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
3857 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
3858 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
3859 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
3860 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
3861 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
3862
3863 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3864 tabnr tab page number.
3865 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3866 tabpage-local variables
3867 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
3868
3869 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3870 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
3871
3872gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
3873 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
3874 {tabnr}. |t:var|
3875 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
3876 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3877 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
3878 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
3879 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3880 string is returned, there is no error message.
3881
3882 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3883 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
3884
3885gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
3886 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
3887 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
3888 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3889 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
3890 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
3891 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
3892 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
3893 window-local option.
3894 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
3895 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
3896 use |getwinvar()|.
3897 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3898 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
3899 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
3900 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
3901 or buffer-local variable.
3902 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
3903 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
3904 Examples: >
3905 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003906 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003907<
3908 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
3909 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
3910
3911< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3912 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
3913
3914gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
3915 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
3916 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3917 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
3918 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
3919
3920 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3921 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
3922 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
3923 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
3924 items List of items in the stack. Each item
3925 is a dictionary containing the
3926 entries described below.
3927 length Number of entries in the stack.
3928
3929 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
3930 entries:
3931 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
3932 from cursor position before the tag jump.
3933 See |getpos()| for the format of the
3934 returned list.
3935 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
3936 multiple matching tags are found for a
3937 name.
3938 tagname name of the tag
3939
3940 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
3941
3942 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3943 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
3944
3945
3946gettext({text}) *gettext()*
3947 Translate String {text} if possible.
3948 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
3949 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
3950 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
3951 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
3952 called.
3953 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
3954 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
3955 strings.
3956
3957
3958getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
3959 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
3960
3961 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
3962 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
3963 exist the result is an empty list.
3964
3965 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
3966 tab pages is returned.
3967
3968 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3969 botline last complete displayed buffer line
3970 bufnr number of buffer in the window
3971 height window height (excluding winbar)
3972 loclist 1 if showing a location list
3973 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3974 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
3975 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3976 terminal 1 if a terminal window
3977 {only with the +terminal feature}
3978 tabnr tab page number
3979 topline first displayed buffer line
3980 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3981 window-local variables
3982 width window width
3983 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
3984 otherwise
3985 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
3986 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
3987 textoff number of columns occupied by any
3988 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
3989 number in front of the text
3990 winid |window-ID|
3991 winnr window number
3992 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
3993 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
3994
3995 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3996 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
3997
3998getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
3999 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4000 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4001 [x-pos, y-pos]
4002 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4003 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4004 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4005 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4006 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4007 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4008 do some work in the meantime: >
4009 while 1
4010 let res = getwinpos(1)
4011 if res[0] >= 0
4012 break
4013 endif
4014 " Do some work here
4015 endwhile
4016<
4017
4018 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4019 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4020<
4021 *getwinposx()*
4022getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4023 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4024 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4025 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4026 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4027
4028 *getwinposy()*
4029getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4030 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4031 a timeout of 100 msec).
4032 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4033 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4034
4035getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4036 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4037 Examples: >
4038 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004039 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004040
4041< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4042 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4043<
4044glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4045 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4046 use of special characters.
4047
4048 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4049 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4050 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4051 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4052 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4053
4054 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4055 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4056 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4057 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4058 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4059
4060 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4061
4062 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4063 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4064
4065 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4066 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4067 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4068 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4069
4070 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4071 any external command. Example: >
4072 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4073 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4074< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4075 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4076
4077 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4078 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4079
4080 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4081 GetExpr()->glob()
4082
4083glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4084 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4085 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4086 is a file name. E.g. >
4087 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4088< This is equivalent to: >
4089 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4090< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4091 empty string.
4092 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4093 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4094
4095 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4096 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4097< *globpath()*
4098globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4099 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4100 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4101 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4102<
4103 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4104 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4105 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4106 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4107 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4108 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4109 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4110 error message.
4111
4112 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4113 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4114 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4115 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4116
4117 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4118 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4119 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4120 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4121 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4122 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4123<
4124 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4125
4126 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4127 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4128 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4129 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4130< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4131 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4132
4133 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4134 second argument: >
4135 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4136<
4137 *has()*
4138has({feature} [, {check}])
4139 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4140 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4141 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4142 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4143
4144 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4145 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4146 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4147 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4148 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4149 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4150 current Vim version.
4151
4152 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4153
4154 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4155 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4156 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4157 separate line: >
4158 if has('feature')
4159 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4160 endif
4161< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4162 would not be found.
4163
4164
4165has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4166 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4167 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4168 argument is a string.
4169
4170 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4171 mydict->has_key(key)
4172
4173haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4174 The result is a Number:
4175 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4176 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4177 0 otherwise.
4178
4179 Without arguments use the current window.
4180 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4181 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4182 page.
4183 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4184 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4185 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4186 Examples: >
4187 if haslocaldir() == 1
4188 " window local directory case
4189 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4190 " tab-local directory case
4191 else
4192 " global directory case
4193 endif
4194
4195 " current window
4196 :echo haslocaldir()
4197 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4198 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4199 " window n in current tab page
4200 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4201 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4202 " window n in tab page m
4203 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4204 " tab page m
4205 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4206<
4207 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4208 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4209
4210hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4211 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4212 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4213 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4214 indicated by {mode}.
4215 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4216 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4217 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4218 Command-line mode.
4219 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4220 buffer are checked for a match.
4221 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4222 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4223 n Normal mode
4224 v Visual and Select mode
4225 x Visual mode
4226 s Select mode
4227 o Operator-pending mode
4228 i Insert mode
4229 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4230 c Command-line mode
4231 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4232
4233 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4234 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4235 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4236 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4237 :endif
4238< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4239 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4240
4241 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4242 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4243
4244histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4245 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4246 one of: *hist-names*
4247 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4248 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4249 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4250 "input" or "@" input line history
4251 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4252 empty the current or last used history
4253 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4254 character is sufficient.
4255 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4256 shifted to become the newest entry.
4257 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4258 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4259
4260 Example: >
4261 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4262 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4263< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4264
4265 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4266 second argument: >
4267 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4268
4269histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4270 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4271 for the possible values of {history}.
4272
4273 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4274 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4275 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4276 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4277 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4278 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4279 be removed if it exists.
4280
4281 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4282 is returned.
4283
4284 Examples:
4285 Clear expression register history: >
4286 :call histdel("expr")
4287<
4288 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4289 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4290<
4291 The following three are equivalent: >
4292 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4293 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004294 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004295<
4296 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4297 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4298 :call histdel("search", -1)
4299 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4300<
4301 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4302 GetHistory()->histdel()
4303
4304histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4305 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4306 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4307 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4308 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4309 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4310
4311 Examples:
4312 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004313 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004314
4315< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4316 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4317 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4318<
4319 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4320 GetHistory()->histget()
4321
4322histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4323 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4324 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4325 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4326
4327 Example: >
4328 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4329
4330< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4331 GetHistory()->histnr()
4332<
4333hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4334 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4335 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4336 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4337 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4338 item.
4339 *highlight_exists()*
4340 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4341
4342 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4343 GetName()->hlexists()
4344<
4345hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4346 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4347 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4348 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4349 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4350
4351 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4352 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4353 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4354 resolved highlight group are returned.
4355
4356 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4357 following items:
4358 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4359 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4360 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4361 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4362 ctermbg cterm background color.
4363 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4364 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4365 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4366 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4367 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4368 group link is a default link. See
4369 |highlight-default|.
4370 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4371 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4372 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4373 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4374 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4375 id highlight group ID.
4376 linksto linked highlight group name.
4377 See |:highlight-link|.
4378 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4379 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4380 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4381 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4382
4383 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4384 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4385 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4386 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4387
4388 Example(s): >
4389 :echo hlget()
4390 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4391 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4392<
4393 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4394 GetName()->hlget()
4395<
4396hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4397 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4398 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4399 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4400 supported items in this dictionary.
4401
4402 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4403 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4404
4405 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4406 a link for an existing highlight group
4407 with attributes.
4408
4409 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4410 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4411 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4412 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4413 modified.
4414
4415 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4416 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4417 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4418 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4419
4420 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4421 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4422
4423 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4424
4425 Example(s): >
4426 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4427 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4428 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4429 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4430 :let l = hlget()
4431 :call hlset(l)
4432 " clear the Search highlight group
4433 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4434 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4435 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4436 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4437 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4438 " remove the MyHlg group link
4439 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4440 " clear the attributes and a link
4441 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4442 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4443<
4444 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4445 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4446<
4447 *hlID()*
4448hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4449 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4450 zero is returned.
4451 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4452 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4453 "Comment" group: >
4454 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4455< *highlightID()*
4456 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4457
4458 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4459 GetName()->hlID()
4460
4461hostname() *hostname()*
4462 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4463 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4464 256 characters long are truncated.
4465
4466iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4467 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4468 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4469 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4470 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4471 are replaced with "?".
4472 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4473 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4474 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4475 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4476 can be done.
4477 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4478 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4479 UTF-8 and use: >
4480 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4481< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4482 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4483 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4484
4485 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4486 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4487<
4488 *indent()*
4489indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4490 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4491 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4492 |getline()|.
4493 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4494 error is given.
4495
4496 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4497 GetLnum()->indent()
4498
4499index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4500 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4501 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4502 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4503 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4504 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4505
4506 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4507 value is equal to {expr}.
4508
4509 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4510 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4511 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4512 case must match.
4513 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4514 Example: >
4515 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4516 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4517
4518< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4519 GetObject()->index(what)
4520
4521input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4522 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4523 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4524 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4525 in the prompt to start a new line.
4526 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4527 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4528 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4529 for lines typed for input().
4530 Example: >
4531 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4532 : echo "Cheers!"
4533 :endif
4534<
4535 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4536 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4537 Example: >
4538 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4539
4540< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4541 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4542 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4543 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4544 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4545 more information. Example: >
4546 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4547<
4548 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4549 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4550 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4551 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4552 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4553 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4554 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4555 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4556 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4557
4558 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004559 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004560 :function GetFoo()
4561 : call inputsave()
4562 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4563 : call inputrestore()
4564 :endfunction
4565
4566< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4567 GetPrompt()->input()
4568
4569inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4570 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4571 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4572 Example: >
4573 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4574 :if n != ""
4575 : let &sw = n
4576 :endif
4577< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4578 omitted an empty string is returned.
4579 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4580 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4581 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4582
4583 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4584 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4585
4586inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4587 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4588 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4589 enter a number, which is returned.
4590 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4591 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4592 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4593 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4594 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4595 length of {textlist} is returned.
4596 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4597 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4598 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4599 Example: >
4600 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4601 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4602
4603< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4604 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4605
4606inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4607 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4608 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4609 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4610 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4611
4612inputsave() *inputsave()*
4613 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4614 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4615 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4616 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4617 many inputrestore() calls.
4618 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4619
4620inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4621 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4622 two exceptions:
4623 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4624 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4625 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4626 |history| stack.
4627 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4628 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4629 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4630
4631 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4632 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4633
4634insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4635 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4636 of it.
4637
4638 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4639 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4640 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4641 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4642
4643 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4644 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4645 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4646 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4647< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4648 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4649 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4650
4651 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4652 mylist->insert(item)
4653
4654interrupt() *interrupt()*
4655 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4656 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4657 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4658 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4659 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4660 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4661 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4662 : call interrupt()
4663 : endif
4664 :endfunction
4665 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4666
4667invert({expr}) *invert()*
4668 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4669 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4670 :let bits = invert(bits)
4671< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4672 :let bits = bits->invert()
4673
4674isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4675 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4676 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4677 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4678 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4679
4680 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4681 GetName()->isdirectory()
4682
4683isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4684 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4685 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4686 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4687< 1 >
4688 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4689< -1
4690
4691 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4692 Compute()->isinf()
4693<
4694 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4695
4696islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4697 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4698 name of a locked variable.
4699 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4700 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4701 Example: >
4702 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4703 :lockvar 1 alist
4704 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4705 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4706
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00004707< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
4708 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
4709 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
4710 |exists()| to check for existence.
4711 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004712
4713 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4714 GetName()->islocked()
4715
4716isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4717 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4718 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4719< 1
4720
4721 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4722 Compute()->isnan()
4723<
4724 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4725
4726items({dict}) *items()*
4727 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4728 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4729 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4730 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4731 Example: >
4732 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004733 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004734 endfor
4735
4736< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4737 mydict->items()
4738
4739job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4740
4741
4742join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4743 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4744 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4745 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4746 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4747 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004748 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004749< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4750 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4751 The opposite function is |split()|.
4752
4753 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4754 mylist->join()
4755
4756js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4757 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4758 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4759 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4760 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4761 result in v:none items.
4762
4763 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4764 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4765
4766js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4767 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4768 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4769 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4770 commas.
4771 For example, the Vim object:
4772 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4773 Will be encoded as:
4774 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4775 While json_encode() would produce:
4776 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4777 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4778 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4779
4780 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4781 GetObject()->js_encode()
4782
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00004783json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004784 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4785 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4786 JSON and Vim values.
4787 The decoding is permissive:
4788 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4789 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4790 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4791 same as {"1":2}.
4792 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4793 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4794 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4795 are accepted.
4796 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4797 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4798 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4799 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4800 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4801 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4802 character in string) for "\t".
4803 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
4804 and results in v:none.
4805 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
4806 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
4807 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
4808 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
4809 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
4810 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
4811 *E938*
4812 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
4813 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
4814 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
4815
4816 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4817 ReadObject()->json_decode()
4818
4819json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
4820 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
4821 The encoding is specified in:
4822 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004823 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004824 |Number| decimal number
4825 |Float| floating point number
4826 Float nan "NaN"
4827 Float inf "Infinity"
4828 Float -inf "-Infinity"
4829 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
4830 |Funcref| not possible, error
4831 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
4832 used recursively: []
4833 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
4834 used recursively: {}
4835 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
4836 v:false "false"
4837 v:true "true"
4838 v:none "null"
4839 v:null "null"
4840 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
4841 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
4842 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01004843 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
4844 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004845
4846 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4847 GetObject()->json_encode()
4848
4849keys({dict}) *keys()*
4850 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
4851 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
4852
4853 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4854 mydict->keys()
4855
4856< *len()* *E701*
4857len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
4858 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
4859 used, as with |strlen()|.
4860 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
4861 returned.
4862 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
4863 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
4864 |Dictionary| is returned.
4865 Otherwise an error is given.
4866
4867 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4868 mylist->len()
4869
4870< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
4871libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4872 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
4873 with single argument {argument}.
4874 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
4875 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
4876 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
4877 limited.
4878 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
4879 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
4880 to Vim.
4881 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
4882 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
4883 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
4884 null-terminated string.
4885 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
4886
4887 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
4888 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
4889 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
4890 very probably crash.
4891
4892 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
4893 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
4894 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
4895 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
4896 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
4897 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
4898 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
4899 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
4900 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
4901 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
4902
4903 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
4904 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
4905 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
4906 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
4907 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
4908 the DLL is not in the usual places.
4909 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
4910 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
4911 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4912 feature is present}
4913 Examples: >
4914 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
4915
4916< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4917 third argument: >
4918 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
4919<
4920 *libcallnr()*
4921libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4922 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
4923 int instead of a string.
4924 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4925 feature is present}
4926 Examples: >
4927 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
4928 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
4929 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
4930<
4931 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4932 third argument: >
4933 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
4934<
4935
4936line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
4937 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
4938 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004939 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004940 . the cursor position
4941 $ the last line in the current buffer
4942 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
4943 returned)
4944 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
4945 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
4946 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
4947 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
4948 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
4949 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
4950 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
4951 that it's updated right away.
4952 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4953 then applies to another buffer.
4954 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
4955 |getpos()|.
4956 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
4957 that window instead of the current window.
4958 Examples: >
4959 line(".") line number of the cursor
4960 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
4961 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004962 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004963<
4964 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
4965 |last-position-jump|.
4966
4967 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4968 GetValue()->line()
4969
4970line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
4971 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
4972 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
4973 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
4974 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
4975 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
4976 below the last line: >
4977 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
4978< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
4979 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
4980 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
4981 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
4982 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
4983
4984 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4985 GetLnum()->line2byte()
4986
4987lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
4988 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
4989 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
4990 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
4991 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
4992 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
4993 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4994 error is given.
4995
4996 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4997 GetLnum()->lispindent()
4998
4999list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5000 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5001 Examples: >
5002 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5003 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5004< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5005 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5006
5007 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5008
5009 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5010 GetList()->list2blob()
5011
5012list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5013 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5014 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5015 list2str([32]) returns " "
5016 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5017< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5018 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5019< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5020
5021 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5022 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5023 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5024 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5025<
5026 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5027 GetList()->list2str()
5028
5029listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5030 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5031 been made to buffer {buf}.
5032 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5033 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5034 buffer is used.
5035 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5036
5037 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005038 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5039 start first changed line number
5040 end first line number below the change
5041 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005042 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005043 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005044
5045 Example: >
5046 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5047 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5048 endfunc
5049 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5050
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005051< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005052 dictionary with these entries:
5053 lnum the first line number of the change
5054 end the first line below the change
5055 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5056 deleted
5057 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5058 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5059 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5060 character has a value of one.
5061 When lines are inserted the values are:
5062 lnum line above which the new line is added
5063 end equal to "lnum"
5064 added number of lines inserted
5065 col 1
5066 When lines are deleted the values are:
5067 lnum the first deleted line
5068 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5069 the deletion was done
5070 added negative, number of lines deleted
5071 col 1
5072 When lines are changed:
5073 lnum the first changed line
5074 end the line below the last changed line
5075 added 0
5076 col first column with a change or 1
5077
5078 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5079 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5080 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5081 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5082
5083 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5084 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5085 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5086 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5087
5088 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5089 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5090 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5091
5092 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5093 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5094 of a buffer.
5095 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5096 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5097
5098 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5099 second argument: >
5100 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5101
5102listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5103 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5104 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5105
5106 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5107 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5108 buffer is used.
5109
5110 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5111 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5112
5113listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5114 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5115 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5116 removed.
5117
5118 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5119 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5120
5121localtime() *localtime()*
5122 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5123 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5124
5125
5126log({expr}) *log()*
5127 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5128 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5129 (0, inf].
5130 Examples: >
5131 :echo log(10)
5132< 2.302585 >
5133 :echo log(exp(5))
5134< 5.0
5135
5136 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5137 Compute()->log()
5138<
5139 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5140
5141
5142log10({expr}) *log10()*
5143 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5144 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5145 Examples: >
5146 :echo log10(1000)
5147< 3.0 >
5148 :echo log10(0.01)
5149< -2.0
5150
5151 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5152 Compute()->log10()
5153<
5154 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5155
5156luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5157 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5158 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5159 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5160 Strings are returned as they are.
5161 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5162 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5163 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5164 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5165 as-is.
5166 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5167 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5168 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5169 to {expr}.
5170
5171 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5172 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5173
5174< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5175
5176map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5177 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005178 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005179 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5180 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5181 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5182 characters, is replaced.
5183 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5184 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5185 Vim9 script.
5186
5187 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5188
5189 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5190 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5191 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5192 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5193 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5194 current character.
5195 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005196 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005197< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5198
5199 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5200 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5201 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5202 still have to double ' quotes
5203
5204 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5205 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5206 2. the value of the current item.
5207 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5208 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5209 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005210 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005211 endfunc
5212 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5213< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005214 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005215< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005216 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005217< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005218 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005219<
5220 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5221 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005222 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005223
5224< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5225 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5226 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5227 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5228 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5229 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5230
5231 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5232 mylist->map(expr2)
5233
5234
5235maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5236 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5237 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5238 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005239 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5240 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005241
5242 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5243 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5244 is returned.
5245
5246 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5247 command.
5248
5249 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5250 "n" Normal
5251 "v" Visual (including Select)
5252 "o" Operator-pending
5253 "i" Insert
5254 "c" Cmd-line
5255 "s" Select
5256 "x" Visual
5257 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5258 "t" Terminal-Job
5259 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5260 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5261
5262 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5263 instead of mappings.
5264
5265 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5266 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005267 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005268 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5269 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5270 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5271 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5272 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5273 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5274 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5275 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5276 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5277 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5278 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5279 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5280 characters will be used:
5281 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5282 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5283 (|mapmode-ic|)
5284 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5285 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005286 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
5287 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005288 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5289 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5290 (|:map-<nowait>|).
5291
5292 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5293 |mapset()|.
5294
5295 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5296 then the global mappings.
5297 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5298 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005299 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005300
5301< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5302 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5303
5304mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5305 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5306 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5307 {name}.
5308 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5309 instead of mappings.
5310 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5311 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5312
5313 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5314 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5315 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5316 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5317 mapcheck("b") no no no
5318
5319 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5320 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5321 mapping for {name} exactly.
5322 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5323 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5324 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5325 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5326 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5327 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5328 then the global mappings.
5329 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5330 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5331 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5332 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5333 :endif
5334< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5335 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5336
5337 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5338 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5339
5340
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005341maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5342 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5343 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5344 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5345 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5346
5347 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5348 vim9script
5349 echo maplist()->filter(
5350 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
5351
5352
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005353mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5354 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5355 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5356 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5357 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5358
5359
5360mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
5361 Restore a mapping from a dictionary returned by |maparg()|.
5362 {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as for the call to
5363 |maparg()|. *E460*
5364 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5365 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5366 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5367 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5368 nnoremap K somethingelse
5369 ...
5370 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5371< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
5372 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save the mapping for all of
5373 them, since they can differ.
5374
5375
5376match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5377 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5378 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5379 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5380
5381 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5382 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5383 {pat} matches.
5384
5385 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5386 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5387
5388 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5389 Example: >
5390 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5391 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5392< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5393 *strpbrk()*
5394 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5395 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5396< *strcasestr()*
5397 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5398 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5399 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5400<
5401 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5402 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5403 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5404 first character/item. Example: >
5405 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5406< result is again "4". >
5407 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5408< result is again "4". >
5409 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5410< result is "3".
5411 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5412 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5413 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5414 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5415 backwards compatible).
5416 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5417 the index is counted from the end.
5418 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5419 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5420
5421 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5422 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5423 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5424 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5425< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5426 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5427 see above.
5428
5429 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5430 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5431 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5432 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5433 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5434 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5435 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5436 further down in the text.
5437
5438 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5439 GetText()->match('word')
5440 GetList()->match('word')
5441<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005442 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005443matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5444 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5445 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5446 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5447 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5448 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5449 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5450 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5451 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5452 concealed.
5453
5454 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5455 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5456 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5457 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5458 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5459 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5460 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5461 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5462 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5463 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5464
5465 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5466 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5467 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5468 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5469 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5470 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5471 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5472
5473 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5474 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5475 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5476 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5477
5478 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5479 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5480 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5481 window Instead of the current window use the
5482 window with this number or window ID.
5483
5484 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5485 the |:match| commands.
5486
5487 Example: >
5488 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5489 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5490< Deletion of the pattern: >
5491 :call matchdelete(m)
5492
5493< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5494 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5495 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5496
5497 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5498 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5499<
5500 *matchaddpos()*
5501matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5502 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5503 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5504 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5505 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5506 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5507 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5508
5509 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5510 these:
5511 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5512 line has number 1.
5513 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5514 number will be highlighted.
5515 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5516 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5517 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5518 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5519 be highlighted.
5520 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5521 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5522
5523 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5524
5525 Example: >
5526 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5527 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5528< Deletion of the pattern: >
5529 :call matchdelete(m)
5530
5531< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5532 |getmatches()|.
5533
5534 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5535 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5536
5537matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5538 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5539 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5540 Return a |List| with two elements:
5541 The name of the highlight group used
5542 The pattern used.
5543 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5544 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5545 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5546 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5547 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5548
5549 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5550 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5551
5552matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5553 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5554 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5555 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5556 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5557 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5558 window ID instead of the current window.
5559
5560 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5561 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5562
5563matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5564 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5565 after the match. Example: >
5566 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5567< results in "7".
5568 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5569 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5570 do it with matchend(): >
5571 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5572 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5573< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5574
5575 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5576 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5577< results in "7". >
5578 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5579< result is "-1".
5580 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5581
5582 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5583 GetText()->matchend('word')
5584
5585
5586matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5587 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5588 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5589 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5590
5591 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5592 items:
5593 matchseq When this item is present and {str} contains
5594 multiple words separated by white space, then
5595 returns only matches that contain the words in
5596 the given sequence.
5597
5598 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5599 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005600 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005601 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5602 string.
5603 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5604 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5605 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5606 argument and return the text for that item to
5607 use for fuzzy matching.
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005608 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
5609 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005610
5611 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5612 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5613 is 256.
5614
5615 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5616 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5617
5618 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5619 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5620 256, then returns an empty list.
5621
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005622 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
5623 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
5624
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00005625 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005626 matching strings.
5627
5628 Example: >
5629 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5630< results in ["clay"]. >
5631 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5632< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5633 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5634< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5635 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5636 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5637 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5638< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5639 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5640 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5641< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5642 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5643< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5644 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5645< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5646 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5647 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5648< results in ['two one'].
5649
5650matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5651 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5652 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5653 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5654 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5655 position.
5656
5657 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5658 positions for the best match is returned.
5659
5660 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5661 list with three empty list items is returned.
5662
5663 Example: >
5664 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5665< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5666 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5667< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5668 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5669< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5670
5671matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5672 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5673 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5674 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5675 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5676 empty string is used. Example: >
5677 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5678< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5679 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5680
5681 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5682
5683 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5684 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5685
5686matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5687 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5688 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5689< results in "ing".
5690 When there is no match "" is returned.
5691 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5692 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5693< results in "ing". >
5694 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5695< result is "".
5696 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5697 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5698
5699 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5700 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5701
5702matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5703 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5704 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5705 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5706< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5707 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5708 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5709 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5710< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5711 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5712< result is ["", -1, -1].
5713 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5714 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5715 end position of the match are returned. >
5716 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5717< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5718 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5719
5720 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5721 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5722<
5723
5724 *max()*
5725max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5726 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5727
5728< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5729 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5730 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5731 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5732 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5733
5734 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5735 mylist->max()
5736
5737
5738menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5739 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5740 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5741 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5742 menu names are returned.
5743
5744 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5745 "n" Normal
5746 "v" Visual (including Select)
5747 "o" Operator-pending
5748 "i" Insert
5749 "c" Cmd-line
5750 "s" Select
5751 "x" Visual
5752 "t" Terminal-Job
5753 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5754 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
5755 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5756
5757 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
5758 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
5759 display display name (name without '&')
5760 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
5761 Refer to |:menu-enable|
5762 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
5763 |toolbar-icon|
5764 iconidx index of a built-in icon
5765 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
5766 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5767 characters will be used:
5768 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5769 name menu item name.
5770 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
5771 remappable else v:false.
5772 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
5773 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
5774 string has special characters translated like
5775 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
5776 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
5777 "<Nop>" is returned.
5778 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
5779 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
5780 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
5781 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
5782 silent v:true if the menu item is created
5783 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
5784 submenus |List| containing the names of
5785 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
5786 item has submenus.
5787
5788 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
5789
5790 Examples: >
5791 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
5792 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
5793
5794 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
5795 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
5796 let m = menu_info(a:name)
5797 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
5798 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
5799 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
5800 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
5801 endfor
5802 endfunc
5803 new
5804 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
5805 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
5806 endfor
5807<
5808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5809 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
5810
5811
5812< *min()*
5813min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5814 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
5815
5816< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5817 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
5818 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5819 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5820 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5821
5822 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5823 mylist->min()
5824
5825< *mkdir()* *E739*
5826mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
5827 Create directory {name}.
5828
5829 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
5830 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
5831
5832 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
5833 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
5834 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
5835 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
5836 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
5837 created with 0o755.
5838 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005839 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005840
5841< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5842
5843 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
5844 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
5845 "p" option the call will fail.
5846
5847 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
5848 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
5849 failed.
5850
5851 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
5852 :if exists("*mkdir")
5853
5854< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5855 GetName()->mkdir()
5856<
5857 *mode()*
5858mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
5859 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5860 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
5861 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
5862 Also see |state()|.
5863
5864 n Normal
5865 no Operator-pending
5866 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
5867 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
5868 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
5869 CTRL-V is one character
5870 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
5871 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
5872 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
5873 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
5874 v Visual by character
5875 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5876 V Visual by line
5877 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5878 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
5879 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5880 s Select by character
5881 S Select by line
5882 CTRL-S Select blockwise
5883 i Insert
5884 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
5885 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5886 R Replace |R|
5887 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5888 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5889 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
5890 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5891 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5892 c Command-line editing
5893 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
5894 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
5895 r Hit-enter prompt
5896 rm The -- more -- prompt
5897 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
5898 ! Shell or external command is executing
5899 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
5900
5901 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
5902 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
5903 "c" or "n".
5904 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
5905 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
5906 the leading character(s).
5907 Also see |visualmode()|.
5908
5909 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5910 DoFull()->mode()
5911
5912mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
5913 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
5914 converted to Vim data structures.
5915 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
5916 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
5917 returned as Vim |Lists|.
5918 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
5919 converted to strings.
5920 All other types are converted to string with display function.
5921 Examples: >
5922 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
5923 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
5924 :echo mzeval("l")
5925 :echo mzeval("h")
5926<
5927 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5928 to {expr}.
5929
5930 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5931 GetExpr()->mzeval()
5932<
5933 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
5934
5935nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
5936 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
5937 that is not blank. Example: >
5938 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
5939< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5940 below it, zero is returned.
5941 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5942 See also |prevnonblank()|.
5943
5944 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5945 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
5946
5947nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
5948 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
5949 value {expr}. Examples: >
5950 nr2char(64) returns "@"
5951 nr2char(32) returns " "
5952< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5953 Example for "utf-8": >
5954 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
5955< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5956 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
5957 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
5958 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
5959 string, thus results in an empty string.
5960 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
5961 let list = [65, 66, 67]
5962 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5963< Result: "ABC"
5964
5965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5966 GetNumber()->nr2char()
5967
5968or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
5969 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
5970 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
5971 Example: >
5972 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
5973< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5974 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
5975
5976
5977pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
5978 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
5979 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
5980 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
5981 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
5982 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
5983 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
5984< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
5985>
5986 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
5987< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
5988 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
5989
5990 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5991 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
5992
5993perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
5994 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
5995 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
5996 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
5997 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
5998 reference to it.
5999 Example: >
6000 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6001< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6002
6003 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6004 to {expr}.
6005
6006 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6007 GetExpr()->perleval()
6008
6009< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6010
6011
6012popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6013
6014
6015pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6016 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6017 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6018 Examples: >
6019 :echo pow(3, 3)
6020< 27.0 >
6021 :echo pow(2, 16)
6022< 65536.0 >
6023 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6024< 2.0
6025
6026 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6027 Compute()->pow(3)
6028<
6029 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6030
6031prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6032 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6033 that is not blank. Example: >
6034 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6035< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6036 above it, zero is returned.
6037 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6038 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6039
6040 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6041 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6042
6043printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6044 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6045 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6046 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6047< May result in:
6048 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6049
6050 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6051 argument: >
6052 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006053<
6054 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006055
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006056 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006057 %s string
6058 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6059 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6060 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6061 %c single byte
6062 %d decimal number
6063 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6064 %x hex number
6065 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6066 %X hex number using upper case letters
6067 %o octal number
6068 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6069 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6070 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6071 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6072 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6073 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6074 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6075 %% the % character itself
6076
6077 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6078 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6079 the result.
6080
6081 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6082 arguments appear in sequence:
6083
6084 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6085
6086 flags
6087 Zero or more of the following flags:
6088
6089 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6090 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6091 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6092 of the number is increased to force the first
6093 character of the output string to a zero (except
6094 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6095 precision of zero).
6096 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6097 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6098 prepended to it.
6099 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6100 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6101 prepended to it.
6102
6103 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6104 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6105 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6106 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6107 flag is ignored.
6108
6109 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6110 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6111 The converted value is padded on the right with
6112 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6113 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6114
6115 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6116 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6117
6118 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6119 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6120 a space if both are used.
6121
6122 field-width
6123 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6124 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6125 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6126 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6127 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6128 conversion the count is in cells.
6129
6130 .precision
6131 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6132 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6133 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6134 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6135 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6136 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6137 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6138 string for S conversions.
6139 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6140 the decimal point.
6141
6142 type
6143 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6144 be applied, see below.
6145
6146 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6147 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6148 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6149 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6150 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6151 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6152 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6153< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6154 "width" bytes.
6155
6156 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6157
6158 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6159 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6160 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6161 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6162 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6163 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6164 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6165 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6166 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6167 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6168 zeros.
6169 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6170 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6171 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6172 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6173 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6174 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6175 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6176 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6177 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6178
6179 i alias for d
6180 D alias for ld
6181 U alias for lu
6182 O alias for lo
6183
6184 *printf-c*
6185 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6186 resulting character is written.
6187
6188 *printf-s*
6189 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6190 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6191 specified are used.
6192 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6193 automatically converted to text with the same format
6194 as ":echo".
6195 *printf-S*
6196 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6197 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6198 number specified are used.
6199
6200 *printf-f* *E807*
6201 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6202 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6203 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6204 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6205 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6206 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6207 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6208 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6209 Example: >
6210 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6211< 12.12
6212 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6213 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6214
6215 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6216 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6217 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6218 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6219 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6220
6221 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6222 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6223 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6224 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6225 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6226 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6227 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6228 results in 1.0e7.
6229
6230 *printf-%*
6231 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6232 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6233
6234 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6235 accepted and automatically converted.
6236 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6237 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6238 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6239
6240 *E766* *E767*
6241 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6242 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6243 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6244
6245
6246prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6247 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6248 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6249
6250 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6251 string is returned.
6252
6253 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6254 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6255
6256< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6257
6258
6259prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6260 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6261 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6262 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6263
6264 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6265 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6266 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6267 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6268 line.
6269 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6270 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6271 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6272 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6273 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6274 if the user only typed Enter.
6275 Example: >
6276 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6277 func s:TextEntered(text)
6278 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6279 stopinsert
6280 close
6281 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006282 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006283 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6284 set nomodified
6285 endif
6286 endfunc
6287
6288< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6289 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6290
6291< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6292
6293prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6294 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6295 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6296 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6297
6298 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6299 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6300 as in any buffer.
6301
6302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6303 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6304
6305< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6306
6307prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6308 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6309 {text} to end in a space.
6310 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6311 "prompt". Example: >
6312 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6313<
6314 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6315 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6316
6317< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6318
6319prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6320
6321pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6322 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6323 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6324 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6325 height nr of items visible
6326 width screen cells
6327 row top screen row (0 first row)
6328 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6329 size total nr of items
6330 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6331
6332 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6333 |CompleteChanged|.
6334
6335pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6336 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6337 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6338 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6339 popup menu.
6340
6341py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6342 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6343 converted to Vim data structures.
6344 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6345 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6346 'encoding').
6347 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6348 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6349 keys converted to strings.
6350 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6351 to {expr}.
6352
6353 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6354 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6355
6356< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6357
6358 *E858* *E859*
6359pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6360 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6361 converted to Vim data structures.
6362 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6363 copied though).
6364 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6365 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6366 non-string keys result in error.
6367 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6368 to {expr}.
6369
6370 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6371 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6372
6373< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6374
6375pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6376 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6377 converted to Vim data structures.
6378 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6379 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6380
6381 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6382 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6383
6384< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6385 |+python3| feature}
6386
6387rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6388 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6389 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6390 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6391 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6392 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6393 and updated.
6394
6395 Examples: >
6396 :echo rand()
6397 :let seed = srand()
6398 :echo rand(seed)
6399 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6400<
6401
6402 *E726* *E727*
6403range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6404 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6405 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6406 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6407 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6408 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6409 producing a value past {max}).
6410 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6411 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6412 start this is an error.
6413 Examples: >
6414 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6415 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6416 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6417 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6418 range(0) " []
6419 range(2, 0) " error!
6420<
6421 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6422 GetExpr()->range()
6423<
6424
6425readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6426 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6427 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6428 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6429 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6430
6431
6432readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6433 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6434 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6435 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6436 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6437 argument below for changing the sort order.
6438
6439 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6440 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6441 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6442 be handled.
6443 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6444 added to the list.
6445 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6446 to the list.
6447 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6448 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6449 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6450 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6451 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6452< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6453 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006454< *E857*
6455 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006456 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6457 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6458
6459 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6460 Valid values are:
6461 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6462 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6463 each character, technically, using
6464 strcmp()) (default)
6465 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6466 using strcasecmp())
6467 "collate" sort using the collation order
6468 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6469 (technically using strcoll())
6470 Other values are silently ignored.
6471
6472 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6473 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6474 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6475< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6476 function! s:tree(dir)
6477 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6478 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006479 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006480 endfunction
6481 echo s:tree(".")
6482<
6483 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6484 GetDirName()->readdir()
6485<
6486readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6487 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6488 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6489 information in {directory}.
6490 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6491 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6492 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6493 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6494 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6495 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6496 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6497 argument, see |readdir()|.
6498
6499 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6500 following items:
6501 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6502 name Name of the entry.
6503 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6504 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6505 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6506 type Type of the entry.
6507 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6508 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6509 Other symlink "link"
6510 On MS-Windows:
6511 Normal file "file"
6512 Directory "dir"
6513 Junction "junction"
6514 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6515 Other symlink "link"
6516 Other reparse point "reparse"
6517 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6518 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6519 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6520 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6521 itself because of performance reasons.
6522
6523 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6524 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6525 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6526 be handled.
6527 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6528 added to the list.
6529 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6530 to the list.
6531 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6532 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6533 of the entry.
6534 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6535 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6536 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6537<
6538 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6539 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6540 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6541
6542<
6543 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6544 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6545<
6546
6547 *readfile()*
6548readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6549 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6550 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6551 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6552 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6553 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6554 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6555 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6556 added.
6557 - No CR characters are removed.
6558 Otherwise:
6559 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6560 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6561 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6562 removed from the text.
6563 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6564 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6565 lines of a file: >
6566 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6567 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6568 :endfor
6569< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6570 are returned, or as many as there are.
6571 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6572 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6573 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6574 file into a buffer if you need to.
6575 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6576 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6577 unmodified.
6578 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6579 the result is an empty list.
6580 Also see |writefile()|.
6581
6582 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6583 GetFileName()->readfile()
6584
6585reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6586 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6587 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6588 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00006589 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006590
6591 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6592 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6593 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6594 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6595
6596 Examples: >
6597 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6598 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6599 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6600 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6601<
6602 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6603 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6604
6605
6606reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6607 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6608 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6609 See |@|.
6610
6611reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6612 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6613 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6614
6615reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6616 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6617 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6618 list<any> can be used.
6619 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6620 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6621
6622 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6623 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6624 specified in the argument.
6625 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6626 and {end}.
6627
6628 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6629 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6630 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6631
6632 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6633 GetStart()->reltime()
6634<
6635 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6636
6637reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6638 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6639 Example: >
6640 let start = reltime()
6641 call MyFunction()
6642 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6643< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6644 Also see |profiling|.
6645 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6646 script an error is given.
6647
6648 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6649 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6650
6651< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6652
6653reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6654 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6655 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6656 microseconds. Example: >
6657 let start = reltime()
6658 call MyFunction()
6659 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6660< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6661 The accuracy depends on the system.
6662 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6663 can use split() to remove it. >
6664 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6665< Also see |profiling|.
6666 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6667 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6668
6669 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6670 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6671
6672< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6673
6674 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6675remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006676 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6677 string, also see |{server}|.
6678
6679 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
6680 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
6681 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
6682 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
6683 "\n").
6684
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006685 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6686 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6687 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006688
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006689 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6690 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006691
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006692 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6693 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6694 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6695 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6696 and the result will be the empty string.
6697
6698 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6699 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6700 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6701 arguments can be evaluated.
6702
6703 Examples: >
6704 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6705 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6706<
6707 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6708 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6709
6710remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6711 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006712 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006713 This works like: >
6714 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6715< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6716 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6717 to bring itself to the foreground.
6718 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6719 like foreground() does.
6720 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6721
6722 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6723 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6724
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006725< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006726 Win32 console version}
6727
6728
6729remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6730 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6731 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6732 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6733 name of a variable.
6734 Returns zero if none are available.
6735 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6736 See also |clientserver|.
6737 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6738 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6739 Examples: >
6740 :let repl = ""
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006741 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006742
6743< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6744 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6745
6746remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6747 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6748 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
6749 reply is available.
6750 See also |clientserver|.
6751 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6752 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6753 Example: >
6754 :echo remote_read(id)
6755
6756< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6757 ServerId()->remote_read()
6758<
6759 *remote_send()* *E241*
6760remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006761 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6762 string, also see |{server}|.
6763
6764 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
6765 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
6766 |:map|.
6767
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006768 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
6769 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
6770 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006771
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006772 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6773 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6774 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6775
6776 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
6777 up the display.
6778 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006779 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006780 \ remote_read(serverid)
6781
6782 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
6783 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006784 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006785 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
6786<
6787 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6788 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
6789<
6790 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
6791remote_startserver({name})
6792 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
6793 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
6794
6795 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6796 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
6797
6798< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6799
6800remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
6801 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
6802 return the item.
6803 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6804 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
6805 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
6806 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
6807 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
6808 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006809 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006810 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6811<
6812 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
6813
6814 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6815 mylist->remove(idx)
6816
6817remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
6818 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
6819 return the byte.
6820 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6821 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
6822 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
6823 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
6824 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006825 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006826 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6827
6828remove({dict}, {key})
6829 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
6830 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006831 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006832< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
6833
6834rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
6835 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
6836 should also work to move files across file systems. The
6837 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
6838 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
6839 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
6840 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6841
6842 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6843 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
6844
6845repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
6846 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
6847 result. Example: >
6848 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
6849< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
6850 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
6851 {count} times. Example: >
6852 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
6853< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
6854
6855 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6856 mylist->repeat(count)
6857
6858resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
6859 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
6860 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
6861 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
6862 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
6863 removed, return {filename}.
6864 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
6865 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
6866 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
6867 stopped after 100 iterations.
6868 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
6869 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
6870 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
6871 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
6872 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
6873
6874 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6875 GetName()->resolve()
6876
6877reverse({object}) *reverse()*
6878 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
6879 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
6880 Returns {object}.
6881 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
6882 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
6883< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6884 mylist->reverse()
6885
6886round({expr}) *round()*
6887 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
6888 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
6889 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
6890 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6891 Examples: >
6892 echo round(0.456)
6893< 0.0 >
6894 echo round(4.5)
6895< 5.0 >
6896 echo round(-4.5)
6897< -5.0
6898
6899 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6900 Compute()->round()
6901<
6902 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6903
6904rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
6905 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
6906 converted to Vim data structures.
6907 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
6908 are copied though).
6909 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
6910 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
6911 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
6912 "Object#to_s" method.
6913 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6914 to {expr}.
6915
6916 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6917 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
6918
6919< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
6920
6921screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
6922 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
6923 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
6924 attribute at other positions.
6925
6926 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6927 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
6928
6929screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
6930 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
6931 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
6932 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
6933 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
6934 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
6935 encodings it may only be the first byte.
6936 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6937 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
6938
6939 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6940 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
6941
6942screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
6943 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
6944 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
6945 composing characters on top of the base character.
6946 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6947 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
6948
6949 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6950 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
6951
6952screencol() *screencol()*
6953 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
6954 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
6955 This function is mainly used for testing.
6956
6957 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
6958 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
6959 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
6960 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
6961 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006962 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006963 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
6964 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
6965<
6966screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
6967 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
6968 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
6969 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
6970 The Dict has these members:
6971 row screen row
6972 col first screen column
6973 endcol last screen column
6974 curscol cursor screen column
6975 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
6976 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
6977 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
6978 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
6979 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
6980 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
6981 width character it would be the same as "col".
6982 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
6983 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
6984 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
6985 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006986 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
6987 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006988
6989 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6990 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
6991
6992screenrow() *screenrow()*
6993 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
6994 cursor. The top line has number one.
6995 This function is mainly used for testing.
6996 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
6997
6998 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
6999
7000screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7001 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7002 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7003 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7004 characters.
7005 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7006 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7007
7008 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7009 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7010<
7011 *search()*
7012search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7013 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7014 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7015
7016 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7017 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7018 move. No error message is given.
7019
7020 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7021 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7022 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7023 'e' move to the End of the match
7024 'n' do Not move the cursor
7025 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7026 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7027 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7028 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7029 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7030 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7031
7032 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7033 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7034 flag.
7035
7036 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7037
7038 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7039 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7040 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7041 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
7042 search starts one column further. This matters for
7043 overlapping matches.
7044 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7045 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7046 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7047 file).
7048
7049 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7050 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7051 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7052 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7053 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7054< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7055 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7056 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
7057
7058 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7059 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7060 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7061 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7062 giving the argument.
7063 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7064
7065 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7066 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7067 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7068 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7069 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7070 function reference or a lambda.
7071 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7072 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7073 and -1 returned.
7074 *search()-sub-match*
7075 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7076 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7077 whole pattern did match.
7078 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7079
7080 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7081 flag is used.
7082
7083 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7084 :let n = 1
7085 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007086 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007087 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7088 : " first search to find match at start of file
7089 : normal G$
7090 : let flags = "w"
7091 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7092 : s/foo/bar/g
7093 : let flags = "W"
7094 : endwhile
7095 : update " write the file if modified
7096 : let n = n + 1
7097 :endwhile
7098<
7099 Example for using some flags: >
7100 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7101< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7102 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7103 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7104 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7105 line:
7106 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7107 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7108 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7109 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7110 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7111
7112 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7113 GetPattern()->search()
7114
7115searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7116 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7117 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7118 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7119
7120 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7121 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7122
7123 key type meaning ~
7124 current |Number| current position of match;
7125 0 if the cursor position is
7126 before the first match
7127 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7128 "pos", otherwise 0
7129 total |Number| total count of matches found
7130 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7131 1: recomputing was timed out
7132 2: max count exceeded
7133
7134 For {options} see further down.
7135
7136 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7137 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7138 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7139 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7140 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7141
7142 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7143 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7144
7145 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7146 " to 1)
7147 let result = searchcount()
7148<
7149 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7150 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7151 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7152 if empty(result)
7153 return ''
7154 endif
7155 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7156 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7157 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7158 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7159 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7160 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7161 \ result.current, result.total)
7162 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7163 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7164 \ result.current, result.total)
7165 endif
7166 endif
7167 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7168 \ result.current, result.total)
7169 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007170 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007171
7172 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7173 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007174 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007175 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7176<
7177 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7178 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7179
7180 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7181 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7182 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7183 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7184 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7185 call searchcount(#{
7186 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7187 redrawstatus
7188 endif
7189 endfunction
7190<
7191 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7192 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7193
7194 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7195 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7196 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7197
7198 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7199 " search again
7200 call searchcount()
7201<
7202 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7203 key type meaning ~
7204 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7205 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7206 otherwise returns the last
7207 computed result (when |n| or
7208 |N| was used when "S" is not
7209 in 'shortmess', or this
7210 function was called).
7211 (default: |TRUE|)
7212 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7213 and different with |@/|.
7214 this works as same as the
7215 below command is executed
7216 before calling this function >
7217 let @/ = pattern
7218< (default: |@/|)
7219 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7220 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7221 for recomputing the result
7222 (default: 0)
7223 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7224 limit. max count of matched
7225 text while recomputing the
7226 result. if search exceeded
7227 total count, "total" value
7228 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7229 (default: 99)
7230 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7231 when recomputing the result.
7232 this changes "current" result
7233 value. see |cursor()|,
7234 |getpos()|
7235 (default: cursor's position)
7236
7237 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7238 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7239<
7240searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7241 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7242
7243 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7244 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7245 first match in the function.
7246
7247 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7248 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7249 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7250
7251 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7252 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7253 Example: >
7254 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7255 echo getline('.')
7256 endif
7257<
7258 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7259 GetName()->searchdecl()
7260<
7261 *searchpair()*
7262searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7263 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7264 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7265 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7266 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7267 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7268 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7269 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7270 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7271 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7272 given.
7273
7274 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7275 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7276 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7277 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7278 typical use is: >
7279 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7280< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7281
7282 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7283 |search()|. Additionally:
7284 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7285 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7286 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7287 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7288 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7289 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7290
7291 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7292 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7293 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7294 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7295 or a string.
7296 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7297 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7298 and -1 returned.
7299 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7300 Anything else makes the function fail.
7301 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7302 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7303
7304 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7305
7306 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7307 patterns are used like it's on.
7308
7309 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7310 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7311 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7312 if 1
7313 if 2
7314 endif 2
7315 endif 1
7316< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7317 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7318 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7319 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7320 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7321 "endif 2".
7322 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7323 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7324 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7325 the matching start.
7326
7327 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7328
7329 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7330 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7331
7332< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7333 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7334 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7335 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7336 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7337 match.
7338 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7339
7340 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7341
7342< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7343 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7344 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7345
7346 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7347 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7348<
7349 *searchpairpos()*
7350searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7351 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7352 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7353 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7354 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7355 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7356 returns [0, 0]. >
7357
7358 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7359<
7360 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7361
7362 *searchpos()*
7363searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7364 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7365 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7366 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7367 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7368 returns [0, 0].
7369 Example: >
7370 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7371
7372< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7373 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7374 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7375< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7376 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7377
7378 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7379 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7380
7381server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7382 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7383 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7384 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7385 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7386 Note:
7387 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7388 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7389 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7390 See also |clientserver|.
7391 Example: >
7392 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7393
7394< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7395 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7396<
7397serverlist() *serverlist()*
7398 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7399 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7400 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7401 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7402 Example: >
7403 :echo serverlist()
7404<
7405setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7406 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7407 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7408
7409 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7410 |bufload()| if needed.
7411
7412 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7413 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7414
7415 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7416 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7417 line then those lines are added.
7418
7419 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7420
7421 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7422 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7423 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7424 added below the last line.
7425
7426 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7427 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7428 error is given.
7429 On success 0 is returned.
7430
7431 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7432 third argument: >
7433 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7434
7435setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7436 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7437 {val}.
7438 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7439 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7440 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7441 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7442 The {varname} argument is a string.
7443 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7444 Examples: >
7445 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7446 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7447< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7448
7449 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7450 third argument: >
7451 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7452
7453
7454setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7455 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7456 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7457 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7458 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7459 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7460
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007461< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007462 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7463 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7464 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7465 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7466 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7467 the character width in screen cells.
7468 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7469 range overlaps with another.
7470 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7471
7472 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7473 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7474
7475 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7476 setcellwidths([]);
7477< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7478 the effect for known emoji characters.
7479
7480setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7481 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7482 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7483
7484 Example:
7485 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7486 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7487< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7488 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7489< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7490
7491 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7492 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7493
7494setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7495 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7496 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7497
7498 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7499 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7500 character search
7501 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7502 0 for backward
7503 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7504 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7505 character search
7506
7507 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7508 from a script: >
7509 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7510 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7511 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7512< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7513
7514 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7515 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7516
7517setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7518 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7519 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7520 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7521 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7522 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7523 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7524 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7525 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7526 before inserting the resulting text.
7527 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7528 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7529 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7530 command line.
7531
7532 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7533 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7534
7535setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7536setcursorcharpos({list})
7537 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7538 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7539
7540 Example:
7541 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7542 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7543< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7544 call cursor(4, 3)
7545< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7546
7547 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7548 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7549
7550
7551setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7552 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7553 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7554
7555< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7556 See also |expr-env|.
7557
7558 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7559 second argument: >
7560 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7561
7562setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7563 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7564 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7565 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7566 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7567 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7568 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7569 characters are not supported.
7570
7571 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7572 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7573 would do the same thing.
7574
7575 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7576
7577 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7578 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7579<
7580 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7581
7582
7583setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7584 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7585 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7586 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7587
7588 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7589 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7590 added below the last line.
7591 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7592 converted to a String.
7593
7594 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7595 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7596 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7597
7598 Example: >
7599 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7600
7601< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7602 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7603 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7604< This is equivalent to: >
7605 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7606 : call setline(n, l)
7607 :endfor
7608
7609< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7610
7611 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7612 second argument: >
7613 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7614
7615setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7616 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7617 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7618 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7619
7620 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7621 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7622 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7623 Also see |location-list|.
7624
7625 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7626
7627 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7628 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7629 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7630
7631 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7632 second argument: >
7633 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7634
7635setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7636 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7637 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7638 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7639 example for |getmatches()|.
7640 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7641 window ID instead of the current window.
7642
7643 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7644 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7645<
7646 *setpos()*
7647setpos({expr}, {list})
7648 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7649 . the cursor
7650 'x mark x
7651
7652 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7653 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7654 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7655
7656 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7657 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7658 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7659 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7660 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7661 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7662 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7663 Does not change the jumplist.
7664
7665 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7666 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7667 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7668 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7669
7670 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7671 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7672 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7673 character.
7674
7675 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7676 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7677 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7678 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7679 mark position it is not used.
7680
7681 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7682 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7683 before '>.
7684
7685 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7686 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7687
7688 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7689
7690 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7691 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7692 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7693 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7694 |winrestview()|.
7695
7696 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7697 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7698
7699setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7700 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7701
7702 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7703 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7704 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7705 {what}.
7706 *setqflist-what*
7707 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7708 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7709 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7710 entries:
7711
7712 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7713 buffer
7714 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7715 present or it is invalid.
7716 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7717 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7718 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007719 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007720 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7721 col column number
7722 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7723 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007724 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007725 nr error number
7726 text description of the error
7727 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7728 valid recognized error message
7729
7730 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7731 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7732 locate a matching error line.
7733 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7734 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7735 item will not be handled as an error line.
7736 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7737 be used.
7738 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7739 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7740 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7741 cleared.
7742 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7743 |getqflist()| returns.
7744
7745 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7746 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7747 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7748 new list is created.
7749
7750 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
7751 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
7752 clear the list: >
7753 :call setqflist([], 'r')
7754<
7755 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
7756 freed.
7757
7758 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
7759 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
7760 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
7761 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
7762 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
7763
7764 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
7765 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
7766 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
7767 "lines". If this is not present, then the
7768 'errorformat' option value is used.
7769 See |quickfix-parse|
7770 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
7771 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
7772 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
7773 then the last entry in the list is set as the
7774 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
7775 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
7776 argument.
7777 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
7778 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
7779 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
7780 See |quickfix-parse|
7781 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
7782 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
7783 the last quickfix list.
7784 quickfixtextfunc
7785 function to get the text to display in the
7786 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
7787 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
7788 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
7789 of how to write the function and an example.
7790 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
7791 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
7792 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
7793 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
7794 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
7795 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
7796 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
7797 specify the list.
7798
7799 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
7800 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
7801 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
7802 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
7803<
7804 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7805
7806 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
7807 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
7808 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
7809
7810 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7811 second argument: >
7812 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
7813<
7814 *setreg()*
7815setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7816 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
7817 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
7818 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
7819 {regname} must be one character.
7820
7821 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
7822 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
7823 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
7824 then the value is appended.
7825
7826 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7827 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
7828 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
7829 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
7830 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
7831 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
7832 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
7833 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7834
7835 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
7836 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
7837 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
7838 mode is never selected automatically.
7839 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7840
7841 *E883*
7842 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
7843 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
7844 items act like empty strings.
7845
7846 Examples: >
7847 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
7848 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
7849 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
7850 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
7851
7852< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
7853 register: >
7854 :let var_a = getreginfo()
7855 :call setreg('a', var_a)
7856< or: >
7857 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7858 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
7859 ....
7860 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
7861< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
7862 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
7863 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
7864 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
7865
7866 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7867 nothing: >
7868 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
7869
7870< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7871 second argument: >
7872 GetText()->setreg('a')
7873
7874settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
7875 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
7876 |t:var|
7877 The {varname} argument is a string.
7878 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7879 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
7880 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
7881 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
7882 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7883
7884 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7885 third argument: >
7886 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
7887
7888settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
7889 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
7890 {val}.
7891 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
7892 use |setwinvar()|.
7893 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7894 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
7895 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7896 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7897 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
7898 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
7899 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
7900 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
7901 Examples: >
7902 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
7903 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
7904< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7905
7906 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7907 fourth argument: >
7908 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
7909
7910settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
7911 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
7912 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7913
7914 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
7915 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
7916 stack.
7917 *E962*
7918 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
7919 argument:
7920 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
7921 stack is replaced.
7922 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
7923 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
7924 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
7925 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
7926 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
7927
7928 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
7929 stack after the modification.
7930
7931 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7932
7933 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
7934 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
7935 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
7936
7937< Save and restore the tag stack: >
7938 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
7939 " do something else
7940 call settagstack(1003, stack)
7941 unlet stack
7942<
7943 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7944 second argument: >
7945 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
7946
7947setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
7948 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7949 Examples: >
7950 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
7951 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
7952
7953< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7954 third argument: >
7955 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
7956
7957sha256({string}) *sha256()*
7958 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
7959 checksum of {string}.
7960
7961 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7962 GetText()->sha256()
7963
7964< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
7965
7966shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
7967 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
7968 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007969 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007970 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
7971 quotes.
7972 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
7973 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
7974 {string}.
7975 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
7976 replace all "'" with "'\''".
7977
7978 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
7979 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
7980 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
7981 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
7982 command.
7983
7984 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
7985 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
7986 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
7987 even when inside single quotes.
7988
7989 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
7990 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
7991 escaped a second time.
7992
7993 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
7994 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
7995 character inside single quotes.
7996
7997 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007998 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007999< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8000 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008001 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008002< See also |::S|.
8003
8004 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8005 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8006
8007shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8008 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8009 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8010 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8011 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8012 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8013
8014 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8015 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8016 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8017 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8018
8019 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8020 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8021
8022sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8023
8024
8025simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8026 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8027 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8028 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8029 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8030 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8031 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8032 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8033 standard).
8034 Example: >
8035 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8036< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8037 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8038 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8039 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8040 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8041
8042 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8043 GetName()->simplify()
8044
8045sin({expr}) *sin()*
8046 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8047 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8048 Examples: >
8049 :echo sin(100)
8050< -0.506366 >
8051 :echo sin(-4.01)
8052< 0.763301
8053
8054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8055 Compute()->sin()
8056<
8057 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8058
8059
8060sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8061 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8062 [-inf, inf].
8063 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8064 Examples: >
8065 :echo sinh(0.5)
8066< 0.521095 >
8067 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8068< -1.026517
8069
8070 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8071 Compute()->sinh()
8072<
8073 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8074
8075
8076slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8077 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8078 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8079 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8080 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8081 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8082 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8083
8084 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8085 GetList()->slice(offset)
8086
8087
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008088sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008089 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8090
8091 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8092 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8093
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008094< When {how} is omitted or is an string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008095 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8096 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8097 current buffer use |:sort|.
8098
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008099 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8100 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8101 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008102
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008103 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008104 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8105 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8106 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8107 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8108 case. Example: >
8109 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8110 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8111 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8112< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8113>
8114 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8115 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8116 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8117< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8118 This does not work properly on Mac.
8119
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008120 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008121 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8122 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8123 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8124
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008125 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008126 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8127 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8128
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008129 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008130 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8131
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008132 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008133 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8134 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8135 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8136 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8137
8138 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8139 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8140
8141 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8142 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8143 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8144 same order as they were originally.
8145
8146 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8147 mylist->sort()
8148
8149< Also see |uniq()|.
8150
8151 Example: >
8152 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8153 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8154 endfunc
8155 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8156< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8157 ignores overflow: >
8158 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8159 return a:i1 - a:i2
8160 endfunc
8161< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8162 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8163<
8164sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8165 Stop playing all sounds.
8166
8167 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8168 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8169
8170 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8171
8172 *sound_playevent()*
8173sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8174 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8175 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8176 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8177 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8178 call sound_playevent('bell')
8179< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8180 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8181 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8182
8183 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8184 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8185 argument is the status:
8186 0 sound was played to the end
8187 1 sound was interrupted
8188 2 error occurred after sound started
8189 Example: >
8190 func Callback(id, status)
8191 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8192 endfunc
8193 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8194
8195< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8196
8197 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8198 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8199
8200 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8201 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8202
8203< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8204
8205 *sound_playfile()*
8206sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8207 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8208 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8209 with this command: >
8210 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8211
8212< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8213 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8214
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008215< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008216
8217
8218sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8219 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8220 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8221
8222 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8223 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8224
8225 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8226 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8227
8228 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8229 soundid->sound_stop()
8230
8231< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8232
8233 *soundfold()*
8234soundfold({word})
8235 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8236 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8237 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8238 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8239 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8240 the method can be quite slow.
8241
8242 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8243 GetWord()->soundfold()
8244<
8245 *spellbadword()*
8246spellbadword([{sentence}])
8247 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8248 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8249 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8250 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8251
8252 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8253 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8254 result is an empty string.
8255
8256 The return value is a list with two items:
8257 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8258 - The type of the spelling error:
8259 "bad" spelling mistake
8260 "rare" rare word
8261 "local" word only valid in another region
8262 "caps" word should start with Capital
8263 Example: >
8264 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8265< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8266
8267 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8268 of 'spelllang' are used.
8269
8270 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8271 GetText()->spellbadword()
8272<
8273 *spellsuggest()*
8274spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8275 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8276 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8277 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8278
8279 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8280 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8281 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8282
8283 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8284 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8285 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8286 replace a line.
8287
8288 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8289 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8290 although it may appear capitalized.
8291
8292 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8293 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8294
8295 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8296 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8297
8298split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8299 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8300 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8301 item.
8302 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8303 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8304 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8305 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8306 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8307 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8308 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8309 Example: >
8310 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8311< To split a string in individual characters: >
8312 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8313< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8314 the end of the pattern: >
8315 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8316< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8317 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8318 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8319< The opposite function is |join()|.
8320
8321 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8322 GetString()->split()
8323
8324sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8325 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8326 |Float|.
8327 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8328 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8329 Examples: >
8330 :echo sqrt(100)
8331< 10.0 >
8332 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8333< nan
8334 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8335
8336 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8337 Compute()->sqrt()
8338<
8339 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8340
8341
8342srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8343 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8344 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8345 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8346 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8347 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8348 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8349 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8350
8351 Examples: >
8352 :let seed = srand()
8353 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8354 :echo rand(seed)
8355
8356state([{what}]) *state()*
8357 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8358 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8359 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8360 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8361 Yes: then do it right away.
8362 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8363 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8364 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8365 messages and callbacks).
8366 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8367 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8368 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8369 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8370 Also see |mode()|.
8371
8372 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8373 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8374 if state('s') == ''
8375 " screen has not scrolled
8376<
8377 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8378 something is busy:
8379 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8380 stuffed command
8381 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8382 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8383 x executing an autocommand
8384 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8385 ch_readraw() when reading json
8386 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8387 |f| or a count
8388 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8389 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8390 s screen has scrolled for messages
8391
8392str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8393 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8394 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8395 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8396 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8397 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8398 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8399 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8400 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8401 thousand.
8402 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8403 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8404 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8405 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8406 |substitute()|: >
8407 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8408<
8409 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8410 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8411<
8412 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8413
8414str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8415 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8416 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8417 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8418 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8419< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8420
8421 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8422 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8423 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8424 properly: >
8425 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8426
8427< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8428 GetString()->str2list()
8429
8430
8431str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8432 Convert string {string} to a number.
8433 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8434 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8435 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8436
8437 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8438 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8439 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8440 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8441<
8442 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8443 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8444 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8445 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8446 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8447
8448 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8449 GetText()->str2nr()
8450
8451
8452strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8453 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8454 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8455 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8456 composing characters separately.
8457
8458 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8459
8460 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8461 GetText()->strcharlen()
8462
8463
8464strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8465 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8466 of byte index and length.
8467 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8468 counted separately.
8469 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8470 similar to |slice()|.
8471 When a character index is used where a character does not
8472 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8473 example: >
8474 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8475< results in 'a'.
8476
8477 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8478 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8479
8480
8481strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8482 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8483 in String {string}.
8484 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8485 counted separately.
8486 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8487 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8488
8489 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8490
8491 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8492 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8493 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8494 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8495 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8496 endfunction
8497 else
8498 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8499 if a:skipcc
8500 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8501 else
8502 return strchars(a:str)
8503 endif
8504 endfunction
8505 endif
8506<
8507 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8508 GetText()->strchars()
8509
8510strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8511 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8512 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8513 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8514 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8515 matters for Tab characters.
8516 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8517 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8518 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8519 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8520 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8521 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8522
8523 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8524 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8525
8526strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8527 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8528 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8529 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8530 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8531 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8532 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8533 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8534 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8535 Examples: >
8536 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8537 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8538 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8539 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8540 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8541 Show mod time of file.c.
8542< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8543 :if exists("*strftime")
8544
8545< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8546 GetFormat()->strftime()
8547
8548strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
8549 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
8550 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
8551 separate characters here.
8552 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8553
8554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8555 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8556
8557stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8558 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8559 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8560 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8561 This can be used to find a second match: >
8562 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8563 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8564< The search is done case-sensitive.
8565 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8566 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8567 See also |strridx()|.
8568 Examples: >
8569 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8570 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8571 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8572< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8573 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8574 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8575
8576 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8577 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8578<
8579 *string()*
8580string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8581 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8582 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8583 {expr} type result ~
8584 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8585 Number 123
8586 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8587 Funcref function('name')
8588 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8589 List [item, item]
8590 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8591
8592 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8593 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8594 will then fail.
8595
8596 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8597 mylist->string()
8598
8599< Also see |strtrans()|.
8600
8601
8602strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8603 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8604 {string} in bytes.
8605 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8606 For other types an error is given.
8607 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8608 |strchars()|.
8609 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8610
8611 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8612 GetString()->strlen()
8613
8614strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8615 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8616 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8617 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8618 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8619 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8620 following composing characters).
8621 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8622 |strcharpart()|.
8623
8624 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8625 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8626 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8627 end of the {src}. >
8628 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8629 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8630 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8631 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8632
8633< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8634 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8635 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8636<
8637 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8638 GetText()->strpart(5)
8639
8640strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8641 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8642 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8643 the format specified in {format}.
8644
8645 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8646 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8647 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8648 matters.
8649
8650 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8651 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8652 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8653 result.
8654
8655 See also |strftime()|.
8656 Examples: >
8657 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8658< 862156163 >
8659 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8660< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8661 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8662< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8663
8664 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8665 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8666<
8667 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8668 :if exists("*strptime")
8669
8670strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8671 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8672 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8673 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8674 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8675 match: >
8676 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8677 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8678< The search is done case-sensitive.
8679 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8680 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8681 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8682 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8683 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8684< *strrchr()*
8685 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8686 function strrchr().
8687
8688 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8689 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8690
8691strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8692 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8693 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8694 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8695 echo strtrans(@a)
8696< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8697 starting a new line.
8698
8699 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8700 GetString()->strtrans()
8701
8702strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8703 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8704 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8705 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8706 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8707 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8708 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8709
8710 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8711 GetString()->strwidth()
8712
8713submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8714 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8715 substitute() function.
8716 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8717 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8718 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8719 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8720 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8721
8722 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8723 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8724 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8725 text.
8726 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8727 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8728 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8729
8730 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8731 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8732
8733 Examples: >
8734 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8735 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8736< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8737 A line break is included as a newline character.
8738
8739 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8740 GetNr()->submatch()
8741
8742substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8743 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8744 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8745 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8746 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
8747
8748 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
8749 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
8750 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
8751 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
8752 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
8753 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
8754 used.
8755
8756 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
8757 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
8758 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
8759 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
8760
8761 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
8762 unmodified.
8763
8764 Example: >
8765 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
8766< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
8767 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
8768< results in "TESTING".
8769
8770 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
8771 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
8772 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008773 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008774
8775< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
8776 optional argument. Example: >
8777 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
8778< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
8779 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
8780 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008781 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008782
8783< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8784 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
8785
8786swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
8787 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
8788 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
8789 version Vim version
8790 user user name
8791 host host name
8792 fname original file name
8793 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
8794 file
8795 mtime last modification time in seconds
8796 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
8797 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
8798 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
8799 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
8800 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
8801 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
8802 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
8803 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
8804
8805 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8806 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
8807
8808swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
8809 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
8810 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8811 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
8812 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
8813 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
8814
8815 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8816 GetBufname()->swapname()
8817
8818synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
8819 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
8820 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
8821 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
8822 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
8823
8824 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
8825 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
8826 Note that when the position is after the last character,
8827 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
8828 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8829
8830 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
8831 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
8832 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
8833 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
8834 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
8835 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
8836 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
8837
8838 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
8839 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
8840<
8841
8842synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
8843 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
8844 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
8845 about a syntax item.
8846 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
8847 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
8848 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
8849 used (GUI, cterm or term).
8850 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
8851 {what} result
8852 "name" the name of the syntax item
8853 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
8854 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
8855 term: empty string)
8856 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
8857 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
8858 |highlight-font|
8859 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
8860 |highlight-guisp|
8861 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
8862 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
8863 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
8864 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
8865 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
8866 "bold" "1" if bold
8867 "italic" "1" if italic
8868 "reverse" "1" if reverse
8869 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
8870 "standout" "1" if standout
8871 "underline" "1" if underlined
8872 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
8873 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
8874
8875 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
8876 cursor): >
8877 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
8878<
8879 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8880 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8881
8882
8883synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
8884 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
8885 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
8886 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
8887 ":highlight link" are followed.
8888
8889 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8890 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8891
8892synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
8893 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
8894 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
8895 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
8896 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8897 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
8898 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
8899 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
8900 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
8901 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
8902 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
8903 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
8904 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
8905 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
8906 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
8907 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
8908 and replaced by the character "X", then:
8909 call returns ~
8910 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8911 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8912 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8913 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8914 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8915 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
8916
8917
8918synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
8919 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
8920 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
8921 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
8922 like what |synID()| returns.
8923 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
8924 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
8925 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
8926 transparent item.
8927 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
8928 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
8929 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
8930 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
8931 endfor
8932< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
8933 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
8934 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
8935 valid positions.
8936
8937system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
8938 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
8939 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
8940
8941 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
8942 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
8943 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
8944 separators yourself.
8945 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
8946 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
8947 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
8948 list items converted to NULs).
8949 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
8950 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
8951 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
8952 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
8953
8954 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
8955
8956 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
8957 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
8958 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
8959 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
8960 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
8961<
8962 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
8963 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
8964 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
8965 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
8966 cause trouble.
8967 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
8968
8969 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008970 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
8971 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008972
8973< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
8974 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
8975 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
8976 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
8977 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
8978
8979 The command executed is constructed using several options:
8980 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
8981 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
8982 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
8983 concatenated commands.
8984
8985 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
8986 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
8987
8988 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
8989 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
8990
8991 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
8992 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
8993 when using a security agent application.
8994 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
8995 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
8996
8997 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8998 :echo GetCmd()->system()
8999
9000
9001systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
9002 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
9003 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
9004 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
9005 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
9006 result ends in a NL.
9007 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
9008
9009 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
9010 use |system()| and |split()|: >
9011 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
9012<
9013 Returns an empty string on error.
9014
9015 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9016 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
9017
9018
9019tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
9020 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
9021 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9022 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
9023 omitted the current tab page is used.
9024 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9025 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9026 let buflist = []
9027 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9028 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9029 endfor
9030< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9031
9032 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9033 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9034
9035tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9036 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9037 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9038
9039 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9040 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9041 count).
9042 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9043 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9044 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9045 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9046
9047
9048tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9049 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9050 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9051 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9052 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9053 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9054 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9055 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9056 Useful examples: >
9057 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9058 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9059< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9060
9061 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9062 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9063<
9064 *tagfiles()*
9065tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9066 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9067
9068
9069taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9070 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9071
9072 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9073 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9074 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9075
9076 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9077 entries:
9078 name Name of the tag.
9079 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9080 defined. It is either relative to the
9081 current directory or a full path.
9082 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9083 the file.
9084 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9085 entry depends on the language specific
9086 kind values. Only available when
9087 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009088 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009089 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9090 |static-tag| for more information.
9091 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9092 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9093 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9094 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9095 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9096 contained in.
9097
9098 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9099 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9100
9101 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9102
9103 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9104 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9105 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9106 search regular expression pattern.
9107
9108 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9109 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9110 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9111
9112 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9113 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9114
9115tan({expr}) *tan()*
9116 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9117 in the range [-inf, inf].
9118 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9119 Examples: >
9120 :echo tan(10)
9121< 0.648361 >
9122 :echo tan(-4.01)
9123< -1.181502
9124
9125 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9126 Compute()->tan()
9127<
9128 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9129
9130
9131tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9132 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9133 range [-1, 1].
9134 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9135 Examples: >
9136 :echo tanh(0.5)
9137< 0.462117 >
9138 :echo tanh(-1)
9139< -0.761594
9140
9141 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9142 Compute()->tanh()
9143<
9144 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9145
9146
9147tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9148 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9149 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9150 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9151 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009152 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009153< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9154 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9155 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9156 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9157
9158
9159term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9160
9161
9162terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9163 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9164 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9165 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9166 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9167 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9168 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9169 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9170 mouse mouse type supported
9171
9172 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9173
9174 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9175 an empty dictionary.
9176
9177 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9178 current cursor style.
9179 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9180 request the cursor blink status.
9181 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9182 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9183 and |t_RC| on startup.
9184
9185 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9186 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9187
9188 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9189
9190 Also see:
9191 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9192 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9193 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9194
9195
9196test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9197
9198
9199 *timer_info()*
9200timer_info([{id}])
9201 Return a list with information about timers.
9202 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9203 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9204 returned.
9205 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9206
9207 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9208 these items:
9209 "id" the timer ID
9210 "time" time the timer was started with
9211 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9212 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9213 -1 means forever
9214 "callback" the callback
9215 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9216
9217 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9218 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9219
9220< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9221
9222timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9223 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9224 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9225 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9226 has passed.
9227
9228 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9229 for a short time.
9230
9231 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9232 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9233 See |non-zero-arg|.
9234
9235 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9236 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9237
9238< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9239
9240 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9241timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9242 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9243
9244 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9245 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9246 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9247
9248 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9249 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9250 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9251 waiting for input.
9252 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9253 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9254
9255 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9256 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9257 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9258 the callback will be called once.
9259 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9260 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9261 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9262 messages.
9263
9264 Example: >
9265 func MyHandler(timer)
9266 echo 'Handler called'
9267 endfunc
9268 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9269 \ {'repeat': 3})
9270< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9271 intervals.
9272
9273 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9274 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9275
9276< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9277 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9278
9279timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9280 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9281 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9282 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9283
9284 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9285 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9286
9287< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9288
9289timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9290 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9291 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9292 timers there is no error.
9293
9294 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9295
9296tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9297 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9298 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9299 the string).
9300
9301 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9302 GetText()->tolower()
9303
9304toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9305 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9306 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9307 the string).
9308
9309 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9310 GetText()->toupper()
9311
9312tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9313 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9314 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9315 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9316 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9317 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9318 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9319
9320 Examples: >
9321 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9322< returns "Hello THere" >
9323 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9324< returns "{blob}"
9325
9326 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9327 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9328
9329trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9330 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9331 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9332
9333 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9334 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9335 space character 0xa0.
9336
9337 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9338 characters:
9339 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9340 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9341 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9342 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9343
9344 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9345
9346 Examples: >
9347 echo trim(" some text ")
9348< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009349 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009350< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9351 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9352< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9353 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9354< returns " vim"
9355
9356 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9357 GetText()->trim()
9358
9359trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9360 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9361 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9362 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9363 Examples: >
9364 echo trunc(1.456)
9365< 1.0 >
9366 echo trunc(-5.456)
9367< -5.0 >
9368 echo trunc(4.0)
9369< 4.0
9370
9371 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9372 Compute()->trunc()
9373<
9374 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9375
9376 *type()*
9377type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9378 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9379 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9380 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9381 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9382 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9383 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9384 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9385 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9386 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9387 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9388 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9389 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9390 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9391 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9392 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9393 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9394 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9395 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9396 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9397 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9398 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9399 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9400< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9401 :if exists('v:t_number')
9402
9403< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9404 mylist->type()
9405
9406
9407typename({expr}) *typename()*
9408 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9409 Example: >
9410 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9411 list<number>
9412
9413
9414undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9415 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9416 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9417 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9418 the undo file exists.
9419 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9420 is used internally.
9421 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9422 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9423 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9424 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9425 returns an empty string.
9426
9427 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9428 GetFilename()->undofile()
9429
9430undotree() *undotree()*
9431 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9432 the following items:
9433 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9434 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9435 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9436 when some changes were undone.
9437 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9438 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9439 something readable.
9440 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9441 write yet.
9442 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9443 tree.
9444 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9445 This happens when waiting from input from the
9446 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9447 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9448 undo blocks.
9449
9450 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9451 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9452 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9453 |:undolist|.
9454 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9455 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9456 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9457 that was added. This marks the last change
9458 and where further changes will be added.
9459 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9460 that was undone. This marks the current
9461 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9462 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9463 undone after the last change this item will
9464 not appear anywhere.
9465 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9466 write. The number is the write count. The
9467 first write has number 1, the last one the
9468 "save_last" mentioned above.
9469 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9470 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9471 item.
9472
9473uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9474 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9475 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9476 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9477 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9478< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9479 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9480
9481 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9482 mylist->uniq()
9483
9484values({dict}) *values()*
9485 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9486 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9487
9488 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9489 mydict->values()
9490
9491virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
9492 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9493 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9494 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9495 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9496 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9497 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9498 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9499 For the byte position use |col()|.
9500 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
9501 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
9502 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9503 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9504 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
9505 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9506 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
9507 The accepted positions are:
9508 . the cursor position
9509 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9510 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9511 plus one)
9512 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9513 returned)
9514 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9515 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9516 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9517 that it's updated right away.
9518 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9519 Examples: >
9520 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
9521 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
9522 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9523< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9524 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9525 all lines: >
9526 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9527
9528< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9529 GetPos()->virtcol()
9530
9531
9532visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9533 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9534 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9535 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9536 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9537 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9538 respectively.
9539 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009540 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009541< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9542 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9543 Visual mode that was used.
9544 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9545 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9546 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9547 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9548 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9549
9550wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9551 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9552 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9553 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9554 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9555
9556 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9557 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9558<
9559 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9560
9561win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9562 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9563 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9564 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9565 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9566 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9567 Example: >
9568 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9569< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9570 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009571 *E994*
9572 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9573 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9574 an empty string is returned.
9575
9576 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9577 second argument: >
9578 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9579
9580win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9581 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9582 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9583
9584 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9585 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9586
9587win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9588 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9589 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9590 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9591 number 1.
9592 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9593 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9594 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9595
9596 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9597 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9598
9599
9600win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9601 Return the type of the window:
9602 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9603 used to execute autocommands.
9604 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9605 (empty) normal window
9606 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9607 "popup" popup window |popup|
9608 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9609 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9610 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9611
9612 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9613 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9614 |window-ID|.
9615
9616 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9617 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9618 returns "popup".
9619
9620 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9621 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9622<
9623win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9624 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9625 tabpage.
9626 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9627
9628 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9629 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9630
9631win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9632 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9633 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9634 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9635
9636 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9637 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9638
9639win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9640 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9641 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9642
9643 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9644 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9645
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +00009646win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
9647 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
9648 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
9649 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
9650 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
9651 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
9652 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
9653 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
9654 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
9655 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
9656 FALSE otherwise.
9657
9658 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9659 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
9660
9661win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
9662 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
9663 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
9664 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
9665 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
9666 line will change the height of the window and the height of
9667 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
9668 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
9669 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
9670 be found and FALSE otherwise.
9671
9672 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9673 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
9674
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009675win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9676 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9677 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9678 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9679 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9680 for the current window.
9681 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9682 tabpage.
9683
9684 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9685 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9686<
9687win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9688 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9689 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9690 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9691 then closing {nr}.
9692
9693 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9694 Both must be in the current tab page.
9695
9696 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9697
9698 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9699 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9700 like with |:vsplit|.
9701 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9702 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9703 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9704 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9705 'splitright' are used.
9706
9707 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9708 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9709<
9710
9711 *winbufnr()*
9712winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9713 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9714 the |window-ID|.
9715 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
9716 window is returned.
9717 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9718 Example: >
9719 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
9720<
9721 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9722 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
9723<
9724 *wincol()*
9725wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
9726 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
9727 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
9728
9729 *windowsversion()*
9730windowsversion()
9731 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
9732 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
9733 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
9734 an empty string.
9735
9736winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
9737 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9738 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9739 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
9740 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9741 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
9742 This excludes any window toolbar line.
9743 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009744 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009745
9746< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9747 GetWinid()->winheight()
9748<
9749winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
9750 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
9751 in a tabpage.
9752
9753 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
9754 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
9755 returns an empty list.
9756
9757 For a leaf window, it returns:
9758 ['leaf', {winid}]
9759 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
9760 returns:
9761 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
9762 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
9763 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
9764
9765 Example: >
9766 " Only one window in the tab page
9767 :echo winlayout()
9768 ['leaf', 1000]
9769 " Two horizontally split windows
9770 :echo winlayout()
9771 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
9772 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
9773 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
9774 " middle window
9775 :echo winlayout(2)
9776 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
9777 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
9778<
9779 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9780 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
9781<
9782 *winline()*
9783winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9784 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
9785 the window. The first line is one.
9786 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
9787 first, this may cause a scroll.
9788
9789 *winnr()*
9790winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9791 window. The top window has number 1.
9792 Returns zero for a popup window.
9793
9794 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9795 $ the number of the last window (the window
9796 count).
9797 # the number of the last accessed window (where
9798 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
9799 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
9800 returned.
9801 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
9802 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
9803 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
9804 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
9805 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
9806 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
9807 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
9808 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
9809 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
9810 |:wincmd|.
9811 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
9812 Examples: >
9813 let window_count = winnr('$')
9814 let prev_window = winnr('#')
9815 let wnum = winnr('3k')
9816
9817< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9818 GetWinval()->winnr()
9819<
9820 *winrestcmd()*
9821winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
9822 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
9823 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
9824 unchanged.
9825 Example: >
9826 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
9827 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
9828 :exe cmd
9829<
9830 *winrestview()*
9831winrestview({dict})
9832 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
9833 the view of the current window.
9834 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
9835 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
9836 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
9837 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
9838<
9839 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
9840 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
9841 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
9842 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
9843
9844 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
9845 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
9846
9847 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9848 GetView()->winrestview()
9849<
9850 *winsaveview()*
9851winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
9852 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
9853 restore the view.
9854 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
9855 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
9856 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
9857 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
9858 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
9859 The return value includes:
9860 lnum cursor line number
9861 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009862 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009863 returns)
9864 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009865 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
9866 the first column is zero, as opposed
9867 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
9868 |$| command it will be a very large
9869 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009870 topline first line in the window
9871 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
9872 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
9873 'wrap' is off
9874 skipcol columns skipped
9875 Note that no option values are saved.
9876
9877
9878winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
9879 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9880 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9881 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
9882 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9883 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
9884 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009885 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009886 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
9887 : 50 wincmd |
9888 :endif
9889< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
9890 option.
9891
9892 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9893 GetWinid()->winwidth()
9894
9895
9896wordcount() *wordcount()*
9897 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
9898 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
9899 |g_CTRL-G|
9900 The return value includes:
9901 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
9902 chars Number of chars in the buffer
9903 words Number of words in the buffer
9904 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
9905 (not in Visual mode)
9906 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
9907 (not in Visual mode)
9908 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
9909 (not in Visual mode)
9910 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
9911 (only in Visual mode)
9912 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
9913 (only in Visual mode)
9914 visual_words Number of words visually selected
9915 (only in Visual mode)
9916
9917
9918 *writefile()*
9919writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
9920 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
9921 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
9922 or Number.
9923 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
9924 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
9925 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
9926
9927 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
9928 unmodified.
9929
9930 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
9931 appended to the file: >
9932 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
9933 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
9934<
9935 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
9936 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
9937 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
9938 crashes.
9939 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
9940 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
9941 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
9942 when 'fsync' is set.
9943
9944 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
9945 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
9946 to writefile().
9947 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
9948 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
9949 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
9950 fails.
9951 Also see |readfile()|.
9952 To copy a file byte for byte: >
9953 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
9954 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
9955
9956< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9957 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
9958
9959
9960xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
9961 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
9962 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
9963 Example: >
9964 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
9965<
9966 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9967 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
9968<
9969
9970==============================================================================
99713. Feature list *feature-list*
9972
9973There are three types of features:
99741. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
9975 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
9976 :if has("cindent")
9977< *gui_running*
99782. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
9979 Example: >
9980 :if has("gui_running")
9981< *has-patch*
99823. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
9983 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
9984 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
9985 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
9986< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
9987 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
9988 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
9989 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
9990 version 6.2.148 or later): >
9991 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
9992
9993Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
9994use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
9995
9996
9997acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
9998all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
9999amiga Amiga version of Vim.
10000arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
10001arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
10002autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
10003autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
10004autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
10005balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
10006balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
10007beos BeOS version of Vim.
10008browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
10009 work.
10010browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
10011bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
10012builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
10013byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
10014channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10015cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
10016clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
10017clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
10018clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
10019cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
10020cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
10021cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
10022comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
10023compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10024conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10025cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10026cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10027cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10028debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10029dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10030dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10031diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10032digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10033directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10034dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10035drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10036ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10037emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10038eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10039 true, of course!
10040ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10041extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10042 |'hlsearch'|
10043farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
10044file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>|
10045filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10046 read/write/filter commands
10047find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10048 |+find_in_path|.
10049float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10050fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10051 this is not present).
10052folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10053footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10054fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10055gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10056gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010057gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010058gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10059gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10060gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10061gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10062gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10063gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10064gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10065gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10066gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10067gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10068gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10069haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10070hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10071hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10072iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10073insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10074 Insert mode. (always true)
10075job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10076ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
10077jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support.
10078keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10079lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10080langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10081libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10082linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10083 'breakindent' support.
10084linux Linux version of Vim.
10085lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
10086listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10087 and the argument list |arglist|.
10088localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10089lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10090mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10091macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10092menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10093mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10094modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10095 (always true)
10096mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10097mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10098mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10099mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10100mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10101mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10102mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10103mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10104mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10105mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10106mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10107multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10108multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10109multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10110multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10111mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10112nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10113netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10114netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
10115num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
10116ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10117osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10118osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10119packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10120path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10121perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10122persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10123postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10124printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10125profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10126python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10127python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10128python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10129python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10130python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10131python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10132pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10133qnx QNX version of Vim.
10134quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10135reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10136rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10137ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10138scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10139showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10140signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10141smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10142sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10143sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10144spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10145startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10146statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10147 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10148sun SunOS version of Vim.
10149sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10150syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10151syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10152 current buffer.
10153system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10154tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10155 |tag-binary-search|.
10156tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10157 |tag-old-static|.
10158tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10159termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10160terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10161terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10162termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10163textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10164textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10165tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10166 or terminfo file.
10167timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10168title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10169toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10170ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10171ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10172unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10173unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10174user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10175vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10176vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10177 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10178vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10179 (always true)
10180vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10181 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010182vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010183viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10184vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10185vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10186vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10187virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10188visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10189visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10190 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10191vms VMS version of Vim.
10192vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10193vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10194 out if it works in the current console).
10195wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10196wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10197win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10198win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10199 64 bits)
10200win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10201win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10202win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10203winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10204windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10205 (always true)
10206writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10207xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10208xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10209xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10210xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10211 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10212xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10213xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10214xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10215xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10216 xterm screen.
10217x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10218
10219
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102214. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10222
10223This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10224|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10225pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10226same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10227When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10228pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10229>
10230 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10231 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10232 aa
10233 xx
10234 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10235 a
10236 x
10237
10238Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10239"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10240"\n".
10241
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