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Bram Moolenaard13166e2022-11-18 21:49:57 +00001*builtin.txt* For Vim version 9.0. Last change: 2022 Nov 14
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01009Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time, the builtin
10functions are not available then. See |+eval| and |no-eval-feature|.
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12For functions grouped by what they are used for see |function-list|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000013
141. Overview |builtin-function-list|
152. Details |builtin-function-details|
163. Feature list |feature-list|
174. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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19==============================================================================
201. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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22Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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24USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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26abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
27acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
28add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
29and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
30append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
31appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
32 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
33 in buffer {expr}
34argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
35argidx() Number current index in the argument list
36arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
37argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
38argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
39asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
40assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
41assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
42 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
43assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
44 Number assert file contents are equal
45assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
46 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
47assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
48 Number assert {cmd} fails
49assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
50 Number assert {actual} is false
51assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
52 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
53assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
54 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
55assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
56assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
57 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
58assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
59 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
60assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
61assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
62atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
63atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +010064autocmd_add({acmds}) Bool add a list of autocmds and groups
65autocmd_delete({acmds}) Bool delete a list of autocmds and groups
66autocmd_get([{opts}]) List return a list of autocmds
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000067balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
68balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
69balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
70blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
71browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
72 String put up a file requester
73browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
74bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
75bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
76buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
77bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
78bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
79bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
80bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
81bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
82bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
83byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
84byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
85byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
86call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
87 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
88ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
89ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
90ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
91ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
92ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
93 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
94ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
95 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
96ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
97ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
98ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
99ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
100ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
101ch_open({address} [, {options}])
102 Channel open a channel to {address}
103ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
104ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
105 Blob read Blob from {handle}
106ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
107 String read raw from {handle}
108ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
109 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
110ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
111 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
112ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
113 none set options for {handle}
114ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
115 String status of channel {handle}
116changenr() Number current change number
117char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
118charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +0000119charcol({expr} [, {winid}]) Number column number of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000120charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
121 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
122chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
123cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
124clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +0000125col({expr} [, {winid}]) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000126complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
127complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
128complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
129complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
130confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
131 Number number of choice picked by user
132copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
133cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
134cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
135count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
136 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
137cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
138 Number checks existence of cscope connection
139cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
140 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
141cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
142debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
143deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
144delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
145deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
146 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
147did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
148diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
149diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
150digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
151digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
152digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
153digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
154echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
155empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
156environ() Dict return environment variables
157escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
158eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
159eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
160executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
161execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
162exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
163exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
164exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
165exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
166expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
167 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100168expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
169 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000170extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
171 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
172extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
173 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
174 List or Dictionary
175feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
176filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
177filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
178filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
179 remove items from {expr1} where
180 {expr2} is 0
181finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
182 String find directory {name} in {path}
183findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
184 String find file {name} in {path}
185flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
186flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
187 List flatten a copy of {list}
188float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
189floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
190fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
191fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
192fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
193foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
194foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
195foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
196foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
197foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
198foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +0100199fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) String get full command from {name}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000200funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
201 Funcref reference to function {name}
202function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
203 Funcref named reference to function {name}
204garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
205get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
206get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
207get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
208getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
209getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
210 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
211getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
212 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
213getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
214getchar([expr]) Number or String
215 get one character from the user
216getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
217getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
218getcharsearch() Dict last character search
219getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100220getcmdcompltype() String return the type of the current
221 command-line completion
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000222getcmdline() String return the current command-line
223getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100224getcmdscreenpos() Number return cursor screen position in
225 command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000226getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
227getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
228getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
229 List list of cmdline completion matches
230getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
231getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
232getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
233getenv({name}) String return environment variable
234getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
235getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
236getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
237getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
238getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
239getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
240getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
241 List list of jump list items
242getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
243getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
244getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
245getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
246getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
247getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
248getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
Bram Moolenaar24dc19c2022-11-14 19:49:15 +0000249getmouseshape() String current mouse shape name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000250getpid() Number process ID of Vim
251getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
252getqflist() List list of quickfix items
253getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
254getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
255 String or List contents of a register
256getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
257getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +0100258getscriptinfo([{opts}]) List list of sourced scripts
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000259gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
260gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
261 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
262gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
263 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
264gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
265gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
266getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
267getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
268getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
269getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
270getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
271 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
272glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
273 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
274glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
275globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
276 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
277has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
278has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
279haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
280 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
281 or |:tcd|
282hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
283 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
284histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
285histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
286histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
287histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
288hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
289hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
290hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
291hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
292hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
293iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
294indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
295index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
296 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +0100297indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]])
298 Number index in {object} where {expr} is true
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000299input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
300 String get input from the user
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +0100301inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000302 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
303inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
304inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
305inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
306inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
307insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
308interrupt() none interrupt script execution
309invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +0100310isabsolutepath({path}) Number |TRUE| if {path} is an absolute path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000311isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
312isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
313 (positive or negative)
314islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
315isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
316items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
317job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
318job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
319job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
320job_start({command} [, {options}])
321 Job start a job
322job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
323job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
324join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
325js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
326js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
327json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
328json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
329keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +0100330keytrans({string}) String translate internal keycodes to a form
331 that can be used by |:map|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000332len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
333libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
334libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
335line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
336line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
337lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
338list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
339list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
340listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
341 Number add a callback to listen to changes
342listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
343listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
344localtime() Number current time
345log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
346log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
347luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
348map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
349 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
350maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
351 String or Dict
352 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
353mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
354 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100355maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000356mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
357 like |map()| but creates a new List or
358 Dictionary
359mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
360match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
361 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
362matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
363 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
364matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
365 Number highlight positions with {group}
366matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
367matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
368matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
369 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
370matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
371 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
372matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
373 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
374matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
375 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
376matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
377 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
378matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
379 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
380max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
381menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
382min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
383mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
384 Number create directory {name}
385mode([expr]) String current editing mode
386mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
387nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
388nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
389or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
390pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
391perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
392popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
393popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
394popup_clear() none close all popup windows
395popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
396popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
397popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
398popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
399popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
Bram Moolenaarbdc09a12022-10-07 14:31:45 +0100400popup_findecho() Number get window ID of popup for `:echowin`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000401popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
402popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
403popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
404popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
405popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
406popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
407popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
408popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
409popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
410popup_notification({what}, {options})
411 Number create a notification popup window
412popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
413 none set options for popup window {id}
414popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
415popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
416pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
417prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
418printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
419prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
420prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
421prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
422prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
423prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
424prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
425 none add multiple text properties
426prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
427 none remove all text properties
428prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
429 Dict search for a text property
430prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
431prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
432 Number remove a text property
433prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
434prop_type_change({name}, {props})
435 none change an existing property type
436prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
437 none delete a property type
438prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
439 Dict get property type values
440prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
441pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
442pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
443py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
444pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
445pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
446rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
447range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
448 List items from {expr} to {max}
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +0100449readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]])
450 Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000451readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
452 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
453readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
454 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
455readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
456 List get list of lines from file {fname}
457reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
458 any reduce {object} using {func}
459reg_executing() String get the executing register name
460reg_recording() String get the recording register name
461reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
462reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
463reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
464remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
465 String send expression
466remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
467remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
468 Number check for reply string
469remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
470 String read reply string
471remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
472 String send key sequence
473remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
474remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
475 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
476remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
477 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
478remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
479rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +0100480repeat({expr}, {count}) List/Blob/String
481 repeat {expr} {count} times
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000482resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
483reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
484round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
485rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
486screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
487screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
488screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
489screencol() Number current cursor column
490screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
491screenrow() Number current cursor row
492screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
493search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
494 Number search for {pattern}
495searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
496searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
497 Number search for variable declaration
498searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
499 Number search for other end of start/end pair
500searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
501 List search for other end of start/end pair
502searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
503 List search for {pattern}
504server2client({clientid}, {string})
505 Number send reply string
506serverlist() String get a list of available servers
507setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
508 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
509 {expr}
510setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
511 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
512setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
513setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
514setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +0100515setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) Number set command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000516setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
517setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
518setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
519setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
520setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
521setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
522 Number modify location list using {list}
523setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
524 Number modify specific location list props
525setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
526setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
527setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
528setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
529 Number modify specific quickfix list props
530setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
531settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
532settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
533 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
534 page {tabnr} to {val}
535settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
536 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
537setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
538sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
539shellescape({string} [, {special}])
540 String escape {string} for use as shell
541 command argument
542shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
543sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
544sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
545sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
546sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
547 List get a list of placed signs
548sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
549 Number jump to a sign
550sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
551 Number place a sign
552sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
553sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
554sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
555sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
556 Number unplace a sign
557sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
558simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
559sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
560sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
561slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
562 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000563sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
564 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000565sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
566sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
567 Number play an event sound
568sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
569 Number play sound file {path}
570sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
571soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
572spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
573spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
574 List spelling suggestions
575split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
576 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
577sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
578srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
579state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
580str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
581str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
582 ASCII/UTF-8 value
583str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
584 Number convert String to Number
585strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
586strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
587 String {len} characters of {str} at
588 character {start}
589strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
590strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
591strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
592strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
593stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
594 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
595string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
596strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
597strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
598 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
599 byte {start}
600strptime({format}, {timestring})
601 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
602strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
603 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
604strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
605strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
606submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
607 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
608substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
609 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
610swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
611swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
612synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
613synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
614 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
615synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
616synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
617synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
618system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
619systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
620tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
621tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
622tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
623tagfiles() List tags files used
624taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
625tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
626tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
627tempname() String name for a temporary file
628term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
629 Number display difference between two dumps
630term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
631 Number displaying a screen dump
632term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
633 none dump terminal window contents
634term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
635term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
636term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
637term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
638term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
639term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
640term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
641term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
642term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
643term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
644term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
645term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
646term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
647term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
648term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
649 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
650term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
651term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
652term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
653term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
654 none set the size of a terminal
655term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
656term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
657terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
658test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
659 none make memory allocation fail
660test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
661test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
662test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
663test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
664test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000665test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000666test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
667test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
668test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
669test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
670test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
671test_null_job() Job null value for testing
672test_null_list() List null value for testing
673test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
674test_null_string() String null value for testing
675test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
676test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
677test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000678test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
679test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
680test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
681test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
682test_void() any void value for testing
683timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
684timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
685timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
686 Number create a timer
687timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
688timer_stopall() none stop all timers
689tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
690toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
691tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
692 to chars in {tostr}
693trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
694 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
695trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
696type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
697typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
698undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
699undotree() List undo file tree
700uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
701 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
702values({dict}) List values in {dict}
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100703virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) Number or List
704 screen column of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +0100705virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col})
706 Number byte index of a character on screen
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000707visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
708wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
709win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
710 String execute {command} in window {id}
711win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
712win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
713win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
714win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
715win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
716win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000717win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
718win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000719win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
720win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
721 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
722winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
723wincol() Number window column of the cursor
724windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
725winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
726winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
727winline() Number window line of the cursor
728winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
729winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
730winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
731winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
732winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
733wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
734writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
735 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
736xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
737
738==============================================================================
7392. Details *builtin-function-details*
740
741Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
742specific functionality.
743
744abs({expr}) *abs()*
745 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
746 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
747 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
748 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
749 Examples: >
750 echo abs(1.456)
751< 1.456 >
752 echo abs(-5.456)
753< 5.456 >
754 echo abs(-4)
755< 4
756
757 Can also be used as a |method|: >
758 Compute()->abs()
759
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000760
761acos({expr}) *acos()*
762 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
763 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
764 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100765 [-1, 1]. Otherwise acos() returns "nan".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000766 Examples: >
767 :echo acos(0)
768< 1.570796 >
769 :echo acos(-0.5)
770< 2.094395
771
772 Can also be used as a |method|: >
773 Compute()->acos()
774
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000775
776add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
777 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
778 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
779 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
780 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
781< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
782 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
783 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
784 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100785 Returns 1 if {object} is not a |List| or a |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000786
787 Can also be used as a |method|: >
788 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
789
790
791and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
792 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
793 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100794 Also see `or()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000795 Example: >
796 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
797< Can also be used as a |method|: >
798 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
799
800
801append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
802 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
803 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
804 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
805 the current buffer.
806 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
807 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
808 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
809 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000810 0 for success. When {text} is an empty list zero is returned,
811 no matter the value of {lnum}.
812 In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or negative number
813 results in an error. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000814 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
815 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
816
817< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
818 passed as the second argument: >
819 mylist->append(lnum)
820
821
822appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
823 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
824
825 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
826 |bufload()| if needed.
827
828 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
829
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000830 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
831 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
832 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
833 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000834
835 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
836 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
837
838 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
839 error message is given. Example: >
840 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000841< However, when {text} is an empty list then no error is given
842 for an invalid {lnum}, since {lnum} isn't actually used.
843
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000844 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
845 passed as the second argument: >
846 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
847
848
849argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
850 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
851 |arglist|.
852 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
853 window is used.
854 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
855 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
856 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
857 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
858
859 *argidx()*
860argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
861 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
862
863 *arglistid()*
864arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
865 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
866 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
867 global argument list. See |arglist|.
868 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
869
870 Without arguments use the current window.
871 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
872 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
873 page.
874 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
875
876 *argv()*
877argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
878 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
879 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
880 :let i = 0
881 :while i < argc()
882 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000883 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000884 : let i = i + 1
885 :endwhile
886< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
887 the whole |arglist| is returned.
888
889 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
890 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
891
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100892 Returns an empty string if {nr}th argument is not present in
893 the argument list. Returns an empty List if the {winid}
894 argument is invalid.
895
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000896asin({expr}) *asin()*
897 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
898 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
899 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
900 [-1, 1].
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100901 Returns "nan" if {expr} is outside the range [-1, 1]. Returns
902 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000903 Examples: >
904 :echo asin(0.8)
905< 0.927295 >
906 :echo asin(-0.5)
907< -0.523599
908
909 Can also be used as a |method|: >
910 Compute()->asin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000911
912
913assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
914
915
916
917atan({expr}) *atan()*
918 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
919 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
920 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100921 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000922 Examples: >
923 :echo atan(100)
924< 1.560797 >
925 :echo atan(-4.01)
926< -1.326405
927
928 Can also be used as a |method|: >
929 Compute()->atan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000930
931
932atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
933 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
934 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
935 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100936 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
937 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000938 Examples: >
939 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
940< -0.785398 >
941 :echo atan2(1, -1)
942< 2.356194
943
944 Can also be used as a |method|: >
945 Compute()->atan2(1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000946
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100947
948autocmd_add({acmds}) *autocmd_add()*
949 Adds a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
950
951 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
952 the following optional items:
953 bufnr buffer number to add a buffer-local autocmd.
954 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
955 item is ignored.
956 cmd Ex command to execute for this autocmd event
957 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100958 This can be either a String with a single
959 event name or a List of event names.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100960 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
961 If this group doesn't exist then it is
962 created. If not specified or empty, then the
963 default group is used.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100964 nested boolean flag, set to v:true to add a nested
965 autocmd. Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100966 once boolean flag, set to v:true to add an autocmd
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100967 which executes only once. Refer to
968 |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100969 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
970 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100971 present, then this item is ignored. This can
972 be a String with a single pattern or a List of
973 patterns.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100974 replace boolean flag, set to v:true to remove all the
975 commands associated with the specified autocmd
976 event and group and add the {cmd}. This is
977 useful to avoid adding the same command
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100978 multiple times for an autocmd event in a group.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100979
980 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure.
981 Examples: >
982 " Create a buffer-local autocmd for buffer 5
983 let acmd = {}
984 let acmd.group = 'MyGroup'
985 let acmd.event = 'BufEnter'
986 let acmd.bufnr = 5
987 let acmd.cmd = 'call BufEnterFunc()'
988 call autocmd_add([acmd])
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000989<
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100990 Can also be used as a |method|: >
991 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_add()
992<
993autocmd_delete({acmds}) *autocmd_delete()*
994 Deletes a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
995
996 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
997 the following optional items:
998 bufnr buffer number to delete a buffer-local autocmd.
999 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
1000 item is ignored.
1001 cmd Ex command for this autocmd event
1002 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
1003 If '*' then all the autocmd events in this
1004 group are deleted.
1005 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
1006 If not specified or empty, then the default
1007 group is used.
1008 nested set to v:true for a nested autocmd.
1009 Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
1010 once set to v:true for an autocmd which executes
1011 only once. Refer to |autocmd-once|.
1012 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
1013 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
1014 present, then this item is ignored.
1015
1016 If only {group} is specified in a {acmds} entry and {event},
1017 {pattern} and {cmd} are not specified, then that autocmd group
1018 is deleted.
1019
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001020 Returns |v:true| on success and |v:false| on failure.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001021 Examples: >
1022 " :autocmd! BufLeave *.vim
1023 let acmd = #{event: 'BufLeave', pattern: '*.vim'}
1024 call autocmd_delete([acmd]})
1025 " :autocmd! MyGroup1 BufLeave
1026 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup1', event: 'BufLeave'}
1027 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1028 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 BufEnter *.c
1029 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: 'BufEnter',
1030 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1031 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 * *.c
1032 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: '*',
1033 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1034 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1035 " :autocmd! MyGroup3
1036 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup3'}
1037 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1038<
1039 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1040 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_delete()
1041
1042autocmd_get([{opts}]) *autocmd_get()*
1043 Returns a |List| of autocmds. If {opts} is not supplied, then
1044 returns the autocmds for all the events in all the groups.
1045
1046 The optional {opts} Dict argument supports the following
1047 items:
1048 group Autocmd group name. If specified, returns only
1049 the autocmds defined in this group. If the
1050 specified group doesn't exist, results in an
1051 error message. If set to an empty string,
1052 then the default autocmd group is used.
1053 event Autocmd event name. If specified, returns only
1054 the autocmds defined for this event. If set
1055 to "*", then returns autocmds for all the
1056 events. If the specified event doesn't exist,
1057 results in an error message.
1058 pattern Autocmd pattern. If specified, returns only
1059 the autocmds defined for this pattern.
1060 A combination of the above three times can be supplied in
1061 {opts}.
1062
1063 Each Dict in the returned List contains the following items:
1064 bufnr For buffer-local autocmds, buffer number where
1065 the autocmd is defined.
1066 cmd Command executed for this autocmd.
1067 event Autocmd event name.
1068 group Autocmd group name.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001069 nested Boolean flag, set to v:true for a nested
1070 autocmd. See |autocmd-nested|.
1071 once Boolean flag, set to v:true, if the autocmd
1072 will be executed only once. See |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001073 pattern Autocmd pattern. For a buffer-local
1074 autocmd, this will be of the form "<buffer=n>".
1075 If there are multiple commands for an autocmd event in a
1076 group, then separate items are returned for each command.
1077
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001078 Returns an empty List if an autocmd with the specified group
1079 or event or pattern is not found.
1080
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001081 Examples: >
1082 " :autocmd MyGroup
1083 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'Mygroup'})
1084 " :autocmd G BufUnload
1085 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'G', event: 'BufUnload'})
1086 " :autocmd G * *.ts
1087 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: '*', pattern: '*.ts'}
1088 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1089 " :autocmd Syntax
1090 echo autocmd_get(#{event: 'Syntax'})
1091 " :autocmd G BufEnter *.ts
1092 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: 'BufEnter',
1093 \ pattern: '*.ts'}
1094 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1095<
1096 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1097 Getopts()->autocmd_get()
1098<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001099balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
1100 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001101 not used for the List. Returns an empty string if balloon
1102 is not present.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001103
1104balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
1105 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
1106 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
1107 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
1108 split with |balloon_split()|.
1109 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
1110
1111 Example: >
1112 func GetBalloonContent()
1113 " ... initiate getting the content
1114 return ''
1115 endfunc
1116 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
1117
1118 func BalloonCallback(result)
1119 call balloon_show(a:result)
1120 endfunc
1121< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1122 GetText()->balloon_show()
1123<
1124 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
1125 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
1126 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
1127 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001128 empty string or a placeholder, e.g. "loading...".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001129
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001130 When showing a balloon is not possible then nothing happens,
1131 no error message is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001132 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
1133 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
1134
1135balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
1136 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
1137 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
1138 to show debugger output.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001139 Returns a |List| with the split lines. Returns an empty List
1140 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001141 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1142 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
1143
1144< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
1145 feature}
1146
1147blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
1148 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
1149 {blob}. Examples: >
1150 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
1151 blob2list(0z) returns []
1152< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
1153 opposite.
1154
1155 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1156 GetBlob()->blob2list()
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01001157<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001158 *browse()*
1159browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
1160 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
1161 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1162 The input fields are:
1163 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
1164 {title} title for the requester
1165 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1166 {default} default file name
1167 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
1168 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
1169
1170 *browsedir()*
1171browsedir({title}, {initdir})
1172 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
1173 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1174 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1175 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1176 to be used.
1177 The input fields are:
1178 {title} title for the requester
1179 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1180 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1181 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1182
1183bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001184 Add a buffer to the buffer list with name {name} (must be a
1185 String).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001186 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1187 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1188 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1189 buffer is always created.
1190 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1191 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1192 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1193 call bufload(bufnr)
1194 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001195< Returns 0 on error.
1196 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001197 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1198
1199bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1200 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1201 {buf} exists.
1202 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1203 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1204
1205 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1206 exactly. The name can be:
1207 - Relative to the current directory.
1208 - A full path.
1209 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1210 - A URL name.
1211 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1212 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1213 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1214 long name to be able to find them.
1215 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1216 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1217 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1218 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1219 file name.
1220
1221 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1222 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1223<
1224 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1225
1226buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1227 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1228 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1229 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1230
1231 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1232 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1233
1234bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1235 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1236 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1237 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001238 then there is no change. If the buffer is not related to a
1239 file the no file is read (e.g., when 'buftype' is "nofile").
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001240 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1241 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1242 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1243
1244 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1245 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1246
1247bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1248 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1249 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1250 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1251
1252 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1253 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1254
1255bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1256 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1257 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1258 "[No Name]".
1259 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1260 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1261 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1262 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1263 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1264 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1265 match an empty string is returned.
1266 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1267 alternate buffer.
1268 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1269 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1270 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1271 pattern.
1272 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1273 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1274 buffers are searched for.
1275 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1276 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1277 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1278< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1279 echo bufnr->bufname()
1280
1281< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1282 string is returned. >
1283 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1284 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1285 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1286 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1287< *buffer_name()*
1288 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1289
1290 *bufnr()*
1291bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1292 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1293 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1294 above.
1295
1296 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1297 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1298 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1299 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1300< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1301 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1302
1303 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1304 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1305< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1306 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1307 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1308 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1309
1310 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1311 echo bufref->bufnr()
1312<
1313 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1314 *last_buffer_nr()*
1315 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1316
1317bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1318 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1319 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1320 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1321 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1322
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001323 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001324<
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00001325 Only deals with the current tab page. See |win_findbuf()| for
1326 finding more.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001327
1328 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1329 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1330
1331bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1332 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1333 |window-ID|.
1334 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1335 is returned. Example: >
1336
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001337 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001338
1339< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1340 |:wincmd|.
1341
1342 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1343 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1344
1345byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1346 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1347 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1348 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1349 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1350 one.
1351 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1352
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001353 Returns -1 if the {byte} value is invalid.
1354
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001355 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1356 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1357
1358< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1359 feature}
1360
1361byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1362 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1363 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1364 zero.
1365 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1366 equal to {nr}.
1367 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1368 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1369 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1370 separately.
1371 Example : >
1372 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1373< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1374 same: >
1375 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1376 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1377< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1378
1379 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1380 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1381 in bytes is returned.
1382
1383 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1384 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1385
1386byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1387 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1388 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001389 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001390 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1391 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1392 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1393< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1394 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1395 one byte).
1396 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1397 to a Unicode encoding.
1398
1399 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1400 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1401
1402call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1403 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1404 arguments.
1405 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1406 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1407 Returns the return value of the called function.
1408 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1409 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1410
1411 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1412 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1413
1414ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1415 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1416 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1417 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1418 Examples: >
1419 echo ceil(1.456)
1420< 2.0 >
1421 echo ceil(-5.456)
1422< -5.0 >
1423 echo ceil(4.0)
1424< 4.0
1425
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001426 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
1427
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001428 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1429 Compute()->ceil()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001430
1431
1432ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1433
1434
1435changenr() *changenr()*
1436 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1437 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1438 with the |:undo| command.
1439 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1440 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1441 one less than the number of the undone change.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001442 Returns 0 if the undo list is empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001443
1444char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001445 Return Number value of the first char in {string}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001446 Examples: >
1447 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1448 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1449< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1450 Example for "utf-8": >
1451 char2nr("á") returns 225
1452 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1453< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1454 A combining character is a separate character.
1455 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1456 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1457 let str = "ABC"
1458 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1459< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1460
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001461 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
1462
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001463 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1464 GetChar()->char2nr()
1465
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001466charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1467 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1468 The character class is one of:
1469 0 blank
1470 1 punctuation
1471 2 word character
1472 3 emoji
1473 other specific Unicode class
1474 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001475 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001476
1477
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001478charcol({expr} [, {winid}]) *charcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001479 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1480 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1481
1482 Example:
1483 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1484 charcol('.') returns 3
1485 col('.') returns 7
1486
1487< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1488 GetPos()->col()
1489<
1490 *charidx()*
1491charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1492 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1493 The index of the first character is zero.
1494 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1495 equal to {idx}.
1496 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1497 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1498 added to the preceding base character.
1499 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1500 counted as separate characters.
1501 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1502 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1503 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1504 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1505 and is not zero or one.
1506 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1507 from the character index.
1508 Examples: >
1509 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1510 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1511 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1512<
1513 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1514 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1515
1516chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1517 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1518 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1519 window:
1520 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1521 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1522 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1523 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1524 directory.
1525 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1526 {dir} must be a String.
1527 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1528 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1529 On failure, returns an empty string.
1530
1531 Example: >
1532 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1533 if save_dir != ""
1534 " ... do some work
1535 call chdir(save_dir)
1536 endif
1537
1538< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1539 GetDir()->chdir()
1540<
1541cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1542 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1543 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1544 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1545 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01001546 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001547 See |C-indenting|.
1548
1549 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1550 GetLnum()->cindent()
1551
1552clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1553 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1554 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1555 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1556 window ID instead of the current window.
1557
1558 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1559 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1560<
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001561col({expr} [, {winid}) *col()*
1562 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001563 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1564 . the cursor position
1565 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1566 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1567 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1568 returned)
1569 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1570 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1571 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1572 that it's updated right away.
1573 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1574 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1575 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1576 out of range then col() returns zero.
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001577 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
1578 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001579 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1580 |getpos()|.
1581 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1582 character position use |charcol()|.
1583 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1584 Examples: >
1585 col(".") column of cursor
1586 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1587 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001588 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001589< The first column is 1. Returns 0 if {expr} is invalid or when
1590 the window with ID {winid} is not found.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001591 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1592 buffer.
1593 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1594 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
Bram Moolenaar6ebe4f92022-10-28 20:47:54 +01001595 line. Also, when using a <Cmd> mapping the cursor isn't
1596 moved, this can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00001597 :imap <F2> <Cmd>echowin col(".")<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001598
1599< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1600 GetPos()->col()
1601<
1602
1603complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1604 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1605 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1606 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1607 or with an expression mapping.
1608 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1609 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1610 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1611 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1612 match.
1613 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1614 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1615 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1616 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1617 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1618 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1619 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1620 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1621 Example: >
1622 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1623
1624 func! ListMonths()
1625 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1626 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1627 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1628 return ''
1629 endfunc
1630< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1631 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1632
1633 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1634 second argument: >
1635 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1636
1637complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1638 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1639 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1640 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1641 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1642 the list.
1643 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1644 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1645
1646 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1647 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1648
1649complete_check() *complete_check()*
1650 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1651 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1652 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1653 zero otherwise.
1654 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1655 'completefunc' option.
1656
1657
1658complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1659 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1660 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1661 The items are:
1662 mode Current completion mode name string.
1663 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1664 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1665 See |pumvisible()|.
1666 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1667 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1668 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1669 See |complete-items|.
1670 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1671 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1672 typed text only, or the last completion after
1673 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1674 <Down> keys)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01001675 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENTED YET]
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001676
1677 *complete_info_mode*
1678 mode values are:
1679 "" Not in completion mode
1680 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1681 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1682 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1683 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1684 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1685 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1686 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1687 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1688 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1689 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1690 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1691 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1692 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1693 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1694 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1695 "eval" |complete()| completion
1696 "unknown" Other internal modes
1697
1698 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1699 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1700 {what} are silently ignored.
1701
1702 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1703 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1704 |CompleteChanged| event.
1705
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001706 Returns an empty |Dictionary| on error.
1707
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001708 Examples: >
1709 " Get all items
1710 call complete_info()
1711 " Get only 'mode'
1712 call complete_info(['mode'])
1713 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1714 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1715
1716< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1717 GetItems()->complete_info()
1718<
1719 *confirm()*
1720confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1721 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1722 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1723 choice this is 1.
1724 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1725 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1726
1727 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1728 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1729 used (and translated).
1730 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1731 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1732
1733 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1734 by '\n', e.g. >
1735 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1736< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1737 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1738 not need to be the first letter: >
1739 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1740< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1741 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1742
1743 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1744 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1745 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1746 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1747
1748 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1749 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1750 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1751 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1752 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1753 used.
1754
1755 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1756 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1757
1758 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001759 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001760 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001761 if choice == 0
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001762 echo "make up your mind!"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001763 elseif choice == 3
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001764 echo "tasteful"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001765 else
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001766 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001767 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001768< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1769 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1770 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1771 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1772 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1773 the horizontal layout is always used.
1774
1775 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1776 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1777<
1778 *copy()*
1779copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1780 different from using {expr} directly.
1781 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1782 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1783 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1784 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1785 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1786 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1787 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1788 mylist->copy()
1789
1790cos({expr}) *cos()*
1791 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1792 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001793 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001794 Examples: >
1795 :echo cos(100)
1796< 0.862319 >
1797 :echo cos(-4.01)
1798< -0.646043
1799
1800 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1801 Compute()->cos()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001802
1803
1804cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1805 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1806 [1, inf].
1807 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001808 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001809 Examples: >
1810 :echo cosh(0.5)
1811< 1.127626 >
1812 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1813< -1.127626
1814
1815 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1816 Compute()->cosh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001817
1818
1819count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1820 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1821 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1822
1823 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1824 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1825
1826 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1827
1828 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1829 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1830 {expr} is an empty string.
1831
1832 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1833 mylist->count(val)
1834<
1835 *cscope_connection()*
1836cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1837 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1838 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1839 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1840 if there are no cscope connections;
1841 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1842
1843 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1844 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1845
1846 {num} Description of existence check
1847 ----- ------------------------------
1848 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1849 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1850 {dbpath}.
1851 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1852 {dbpath}.
1853 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1854 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1855 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1856 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1857
1858 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1859
1860 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1861
1862 # pid database name prepend path
1863 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1864<
1865 Invocation Return Val ~
1866 ---------- ---------- >
1867 cscope_connection() 1
1868 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1869 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1870 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1871 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1872 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1873 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1874 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1875<
1876cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1877cursor({list})
1878 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1879 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1880
1881 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1882 with two, three or four item:
1883 [{lnum}, {col}]
1884 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1885 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1886 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1887 but without the first item.
1888
1889 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1890 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1891
1892 Does not change the jumplist.
Bram Moolenaar7c6cd442022-10-11 21:54:04 +01001893 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|, except that if {lnum} is
1894 zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001895 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1896 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001897 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1898 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1899 line.
1900 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1901 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1902 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1903
1904 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1905 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1906 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1907 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1908
1909 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1910 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1911
1912debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1913 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1914 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1915 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1916 {only available on MS-Windows}
1917
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001918 Returns |TRUE| if successfully interrupted the program.
1919 Otherwise returns |FALSE|.
1920
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001921 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1922 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1923
1924deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1925 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1926 different from using {expr} directly.
1927 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1928 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1929 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1930 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1931 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1932 the original |List|.
1933 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1934
1935 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1936 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1937 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1938 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1939 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1940 *E724*
1941 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1942 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1943 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1944 Also see |copy()|.
1945
1946 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1947 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1948
1949delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1950 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001951 name {fname}.
1952
1953 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1954 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001955
1956 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1957 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1958
1959 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1960 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1961 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1962 that is being used.
1963
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001964 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1965 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1966 or partly failed.
1967
1968 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1969 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1970 |deletebufline()|.
1971
1972 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1973 GetName()->delete()
1974
1975deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1976 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1977 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1978 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1979
1980 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1981 |bufload()| if needed.
1982
1983 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1984
1985 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1986 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1987 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1988
1989 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1990 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1991<
1992 *did_filetype()*
1993did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1994 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1995 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1996 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1997 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1998 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1999 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
2000 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
2001 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
2002 file.
2003
2004diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
2005 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
2006 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
2007 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
2008 display but don't exist in the buffer.
2009 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2010 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2011 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
2012
2013 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2014 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
2015
2016diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
2017 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
2018 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
2019 diff change zero is returned.
2020 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2021 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2022 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
2023 line.
2024 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
2025 syntax information about the highlighting.
2026
2027 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2028 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
2029<
2030
2031digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
2032 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
2033 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
2034 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
2035 is given and an empty string is returned.
2036
2037 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2038 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
2039 available, it might fail.
2040
2041 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
2042
2043 Examples: >
2044 " Get a built-in digraph
2045 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
2046
2047 " Get a user-defined digraph
2048 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
2049 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
2050<
2051 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2052 GetChars()->digraph_get()
2053<
2054 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2055 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2056 display an error message.
2057
2058
2059digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
2060 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
2061 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
2062 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
2063
2064 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2065 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
2066 available, it might fail.
2067
2068 Also see |digraph_get()|.
2069
2070 Examples: >
2071 " Get user-defined digraphs
2072 :echo digraph_getlist()
2073
2074 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
2075 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
2076<
2077 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2078 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
2079<
2080 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2081 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2082 display an error message.
2083
2084
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002085digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002086 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
2087 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002088 encoded character. *E1215*
2089 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
2090 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
2091 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002092
2093 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
2094 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
2095
2096 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
2097 |digraph_setlist()|.
2098
2099 Example: >
2100 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
2101<
2102 Can be used as a |method|: >
2103 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
2104<
2105 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2106 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2107 display an error message.
2108
2109
2110digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
2111 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
2112 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
2113 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002114 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002115 Example: >
2116 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
2117<
2118 It is similar to the following: >
2119 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
2120 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
2121 endfor
2122< Except that the function returns after the first error,
2123 following digraphs will not be added.
2124
2125 Can be used as a |method|: >
2126 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
2127<
2128 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2129 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2130 display an error message.
2131
2132
2133echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
2134 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
2135 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
2136 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
2137 call echoraw(&t_TE)
2138< and to enable it again: >
2139 call echoraw(&t_TI)
2140< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
2141
2142
2143empty({expr}) *empty()*
2144 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
2145 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
2146 items.
2147 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
2148 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
2149 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
2150 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
2151 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
2152 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
2153
2154 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
2155 length with zero.
2156
2157 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2158 mylist->empty()
2159
2160environ() *environ()*
2161 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
2162 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
2163 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
2164< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
2165 use this: >
2166 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
2167
2168escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
2169 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
2170 backslash. Example: >
2171 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
2172< results in: >
2173 c:\\program\ files\\vim
2174< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
2175
2176 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2177 GetText()->escape(' \')
2178<
2179 *eval()*
2180eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
2181 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
2182 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
2183 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
2184 functions.
2185
2186 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2187 argv->join()->eval()
2188
2189eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2190 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2191 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2192 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2193 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2194
2195executable({expr}) *executable()*
2196 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2197 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2198 arguments.
2199 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2200 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2201 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2202 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2203 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2204 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2205 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2206 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2207 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2208 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2209 directory, not if it's really executable.
2210 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
Yasuhiro Matsumoto05cf63e2022-05-03 11:02:28 +01002211 normally found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2212 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|. This can be
2213 disabled by setting the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath
2214 environment variable. *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002215 The result is a Number:
2216 1 exists
2217 0 does not exist
2218 -1 not implemented on this system
2219 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2220
2221 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2222 GetCommand()->executable()
2223
2224execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2225 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2226 string.
2227 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2228 lines are executed one by one.
2229 This is equivalent to: >
2230 redir => var
2231 {command}
2232 redir END
2233<
2234 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2235 "" no `:silent` used
2236 "silent" `:silent` used
2237 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2238 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2239 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2240 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2241 *E930*
2242 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2243
2244 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002245 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002246
2247< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2248 use `win_execute()`.
2249
2250 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2251 included in the output of the higher level call.
2252
2253 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2254 GetCommand()->execute()
2255
2256exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2257 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2258 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2259 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2260 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2261 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2262< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2263 an empty string is returned.
2264
2265 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2266 GetCommand()->exepath()
2267<
2268 *exists()*
2269exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2270 zero otherwise.
2271
2272 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2273 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2274 at compile time.
2275
2276 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2277 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2278
2279 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002280 varname internal variable (see
2281 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2282 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2283 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002284 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002285 Does not work for local variables in a
2286 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002287 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2288 script, since it can be used as a
2289 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002290 Beware that evaluating an index may
2291 cause an error message for an invalid
2292 expression. E.g.: >
2293 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2294 :echo exists("l[5]")
2295< 0 >
2296 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2297< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2298 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002299 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2300 not if it really works)
2301 +option-name Vim option that works.
2302 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2303 done by comparing with an empty
2304 string)
2305 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2306 or user defined function (see
2307 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2308 Also works for a variable that is a
2309 Funcref.
2310 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2311 implemented; to be used to check if
2312 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002313 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2314 command or command modifier |:command|.
2315 Returns:
2316 1 for match with start of a command
2317 2 full match with a command
2318 3 matches several user commands
2319 To check for a supported command
2320 always check the return value to be 2.
2321 :2match The |:2match| command.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01002322 :3match The |:3match| command (but you
2323 probably should not use it, it is
2324 reserved for internal usage)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002325 #event autocommand defined for this event
2326 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2327 pattern (the pattern is taken
2328 literally and compared to the
2329 autocommand patterns character by
2330 character)
2331 #group autocommand group exists
2332 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2333 event.
2334 #group#event#pattern
2335 autocommand defined for this group,
2336 event and pattern.
2337 ##event autocommand for this event is
2338 supported.
2339
2340 Examples: >
2341 exists("&shortname")
2342 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2343 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002344 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2345 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002346 exists("bufcount")
2347 exists(":Make")
2348 exists("#CursorHold")
2349 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2350 exists("#filetypeindent")
2351 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2352 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2353 exists("##ColorScheme")
2354< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2355 name.
2356 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002357 a few cases this is ignored. That may become stricter in the
2358 future, thus don't count on it!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002359 Working example: >
2360 exists(":make")
2361< NOT working example: >
2362 exists(":make install")
2363
2364< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2365 variable itself. For example: >
2366 exists(bufcount)
2367< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2368 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2369
2370 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2371 Varname()->exists()
2372<
2373
2374exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2375 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2376 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2377 give an error: >
2378 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2379 ThatFunction('works')
2380 endif
2381< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2382 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2383
2384 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2385 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2386 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2387
2388
2389exp({expr}) *exp()*
2390 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2391 [0, inf].
2392 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002393 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002394 Examples: >
2395 :echo exp(2)
2396< 7.389056 >
2397 :echo exp(-1)
2398< 0.367879
2399
2400 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2401 Compute()->exp()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002402
2403
2404expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2405 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2406 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2407
2408 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2409 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2410 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2411 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2412 file name contains a space]
2413
2414 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2415 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2416 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2417
2418 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2419 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2420 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2421
2422 % current file name
2423 # alternate file name
2424 #n alternate file name n
2425 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2426 <afile> autocmd file name
2427 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2428 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2429 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2430 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2431 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2432 line number
2433 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2434 a function
2435 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2436 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002437 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2438 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002439 <stack> call stack
2440 <cword> word under the cursor
2441 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2442 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2443 message |server2client()|
2444 Modifiers:
2445 :p expand to full path
2446 :h head (last path component removed)
2447 :t tail (last path component only)
2448 :r root (one extension removed)
2449 :e extension only
2450
2451 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002452 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002453< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2454 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2455 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2456< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002457 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002458< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2459 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2460 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2461 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2462 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2463<
2464 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2465 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2466 to modify normal file names.
2467
2468 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2469 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2470 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2471 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002472 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2473 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2474 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002475
2476 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2477 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2478 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2479 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2480 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2481 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2482 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2483 :echo expand("**/README")
2484<
2485 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2486 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2487 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2488 |expr-env-expand|.
2489 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2490 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2491 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2492 "$FOOBAR".
2493
2494 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2495 getting the raw output of an external command.
2496
2497 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2498 Getpattern()->expand()
2499
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002500expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002501 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2502 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2503 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2504 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2505 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002506
2507 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2508 argument:
2509 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2510 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2511 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2512
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002513 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2514 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002515
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002516 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002517 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002518 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2519 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2520<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002521 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002522 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2523<
2524extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2525 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2526 |Dictionaries|.
2527
2528 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2529 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2530 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2531 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2532 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2533 Examples: >
2534 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2535 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2536< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2537 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2538 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2539 (where N is the original length of the List).
2540 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2541 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2542 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2543<
2544 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2545 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2546 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2547 used to decide what to do:
2548 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2549 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2550 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2551 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2552
2553 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2554 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2555 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2556 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2557 fails.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002558 Returns {expr1}. Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002559
2560 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2561 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2562
2563
2564extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2565 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2566 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2567 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2568 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2569
2570
2571feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2572 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2573 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2574
2575 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2576 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2577 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2578 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2579 characters from a mapping.
2580
2581 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2582 {string}.
2583
2584 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2585 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2586 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2587 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2588 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2589 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2590
2591 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2592 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2593 keys are remapped.
2594 'n' Do not remap keys.
2595 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2596 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2597 opening folds, etc.
2598 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2599 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2600 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2601 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2602 the internal "got_int" flag.
2603 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2604 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2605 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2606 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2607 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2608 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2609 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2610 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2611 script continues.
2612 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2613 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2614 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002615 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2616 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaard899e512022-05-07 21:54:03 +01002617 etc. Note that if the string being fed sets a script
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002618 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002619 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2620 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2621 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2622
2623 Return value is always 0.
2624
2625 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2626 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2627
2628filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2629 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2630 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2631 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2632 expression, which is used as a String.
2633 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2634 |glob()|.
2635 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2636 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2637 0
2638 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2639 1
2640
2641< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2642 GetName()->filereadable()
2643< *file_readable()*
2644 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2645
2646
2647filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2648 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2649 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2650 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2651 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2652
2653 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2654 GetName()->filewritable()
2655
2656
2657filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2658 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2659 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2660 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2661 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002662 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002663
2664 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2665
2666 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2667 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2668 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2669 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2670 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2671 current character.
2672 Examples: >
2673 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2674< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2675 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2676< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2677 call filter(var, 0)
2678< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2679
2680 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2681 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2682 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2683
2684 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2685 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2686 2. the value of the current item.
2687 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2688 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2689 func Odd(idx, val)
2690 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2691 endfunc
2692 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002693< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2694 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2695< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002696 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2697< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2698 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2699<
2700 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2701 Other values will result in a type error.
2702
2703 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2704 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2705 first: >
2706 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2707
2708< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002709 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002710 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2711 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2712 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2713 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2714
2715 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2716 mylist->filter(expr2)
2717
2718finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2719 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2720 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2721 for the syntax of {path}.
2722
2723 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2724 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2725 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2726 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2727
2728 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2729 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2730 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2731
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002732 Returns an empty string if the directory is not found.
2733
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002734 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002735
2736 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2737 GetName()->finddir()
2738
2739findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2740 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2741 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2742 Example: >
2743 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2744< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2745 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2746
2747 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2748 GetName()->findfile()
2749
2750flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2751 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2752 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2753 a very large number.
2754 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2755 not want that.
2756 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002757 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002758 *E900*
2759 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2760 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2761 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2762
2763 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2764
2765 Example: >
2766 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2767< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2768 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2769< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2770
2771 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2772 mylist->flatten()
2773<
2774flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2775 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2776
2777
2778float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2779 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2780 decimal point.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00002781 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002782 Returns 0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002783 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2784 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2785 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2786 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2787 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2788 Examples: >
2789 echo float2nr(3.95)
2790< 3 >
2791 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2792< -23 >
2793 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2794< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2795 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2796< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2797 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2798< 0
2799
2800 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2801 Compute()->float2nr()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002802
2803
2804floor({expr}) *floor()*
2805 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2806 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2807 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002808 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002809 Examples: >
2810 echo floor(1.856)
2811< 1.0 >
2812 echo floor(-5.456)
2813< -6.0 >
2814 echo floor(4.0)
2815< 4.0
2816
2817 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2818 Compute()->floor()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002819
2820
2821fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2822 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2823 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2824 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2825 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2826 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2827 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2828 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002829 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
2830 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002831 Examples: >
2832 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2833< 0.13 >
2834 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2835< -0.13
2836
2837 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2838 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002839
2840
2841fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2842 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2843 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2844 are escaped with a backslash.
2845 For most systems the characters escaped are
2846 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2847 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2848 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2849 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002850 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002851 Example: >
2852 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002853 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002854< results in executing: >
2855 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2856<
2857 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2858 GetName()->fnameescape()
2859
2860fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2861 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2862 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2863 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2864 Example: >
2865 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2866< results in: >
Bram Moolenaard799daa2022-06-20 11:17:32 +01002867 /home/user/vim/vim/src
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002868< If {mods} is empty or an unsupported modifier is used then
2869 {fname} is returned.
Bram Moolenaar5ed11532022-07-06 13:18:11 +01002870 When {fname} is empty then with {mods} ":h" returns ".", so
2871 that `:cd` can be used with it. This is different from
2872 expand('%:h') without a buffer name, which returns an empty
2873 string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002874 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2875 |expand()| first then.
2876
2877 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2878 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2879
2880foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2881 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2882 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2883 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2884 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2885 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2886
2887 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2888 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2889
2890foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2891 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2892 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2893 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2894 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2895 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2896
2897 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2898 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2899
2900foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2901 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2902 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2903 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2904 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2905 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2906 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2907 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2908 previous line is usually available.
2909 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2910 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2911
2912 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2913 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2914<
2915 *foldtext()*
2916foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2917 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2918 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2919 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2920 The returned string looks like this: >
2921 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2922< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2923 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2924 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2925 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2926 'commentstring' options is removed.
2927 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2928 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2929 setting.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002930 Returns an empty string when there is no fold.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002931 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2932
2933foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2934 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2935 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2936 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2937 returned.
2938 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2939 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2940 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2941 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2942
2943
2944 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2945 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2946<
2947 *foreground()*
2948foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2949 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2950 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2951 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2952 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002953 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002954 Win32 console version}
2955
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01002956fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) *fullcommand()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002957 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2958 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2959
2960 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2961 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01002962 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist, if it's
2963 ambiguous (for user-defined commands) or cannot be shortened
2964 this way. |vim9-no-shorten|
2965
2966 Without the {vim9} argument uses the current script version.
2967 If {vim9} is present and FALSE then legacy script rules are
2968 used. When {vim9} is present and TRUE then Vim9 rules are
2969 used, e.g. "en" is not a short form of "endif".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002970
2971 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2972 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2973
2974 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2975 GetName()->fullcommand()
2976<
2977 *funcref()*
2978funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2979 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2980 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2981 function {name} is redefined later.
2982
2983 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002984 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2985 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2986 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2987 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002988 Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002989
2990 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2991 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2992<
2993 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2994function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2995 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2996 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2997 internal function.
2998
2999 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
3000 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
3001 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
3002 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
3003 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
3004<
3005 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
3006 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
3007 same function.
3008
3009 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
3010 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
3011 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
3012
3013 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
3014 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
3015 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3016 ...
3017 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
3018 ...
3019 call Partial('name')
3020< Invokes the function as with: >
3021 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3022
3023< With a |method|: >
3024 func Callback(one, two, three)
3025 ...
3026 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
3027 ...
3028 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
3029< Invokes the function as with: >
3030 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
3031
3032< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
3033 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
3034 arguments. Example: >
3035 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003036 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003037 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
3038 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003039 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003040 call Func2('name')
3041< Invokes the function as with: >
3042 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3043
3044< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
3045 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
3046 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003047 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003048 endfunction
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003049 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003050 let context = {"name": "example"}
3051 let Func = function('Callback', context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003052 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003053 call Func() " will echo: called for example
3054< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003055 arguments, these two are equivalent, if Callback() is defined
3056 as context.Callback(): >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003057 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3058 let Func = context.Callback
3059
3060< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
3061 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003062 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003063 let context = {"name": "example"}
3064 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003065 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003066 call Func(500)
3067< Invokes the function as with: >
3068 call context.Callback('one', 500)
3069<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003070 Returns 0 on error.
3071
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003072 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3073 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
3074
3075
3076garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
3077 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
3078 that have circular references.
3079
3080 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
3081 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
3082 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
3083 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
3084 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
3085 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
3086 for a long time.
3087
3088 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
3089 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
3090 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
3091
3092 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
3093 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
3094 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
3095 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
3096
3097get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
3098 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
3099 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
3100 omitted.
3101 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3102 mylist->get(idx)
3103get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
3104 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
3105 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
3106 omitted.
3107 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3108 myblob->get(idx)
3109get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
3110 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
3111 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
3112 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
3113 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
3114< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
3115 'default' when it does not exist.
3116 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3117 mydict->get(key)
3118get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00003119 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003120 {what} are:
3121 "name" The function name
3122 "func" The function
3123 "dict" The dictionary
3124 "args" The list with arguments
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003125 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003126 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3127 myfunc->get(what)
3128<
3129 *getbufinfo()*
3130getbufinfo([{buf}])
3131getbufinfo([{dict}])
3132 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
3133
3134 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
3135 returned.
3136
3137 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
3138 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
3139 be specified in {dict}:
3140 buflisted include only listed buffers.
3141 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
3142 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
3143
3144 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
3145 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
3146 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
3147 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
3148
3149 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
3150 entries:
3151 bufnr Buffer number.
3152 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
3153 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
3154 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
3155 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
3156 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
3157 last used.
3158 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
3159 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
3160 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
3161 opened in the current window.
3162 Only valid if the buffer has been
3163 displayed in the window in the past.
3164 If you want the line number of the
3165 last known cursor position in a given
3166 window, use |line()|: >
3167 :echo line('.', {winid})
3168<
3169 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
3170 valid when loaded)
3171 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
3172 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
3173 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
3174 Each list item is a dictionary with
3175 the following fields:
3176 id sign identifier
3177 lnum line number
3178 name sign name
3179 variables A reference to the dictionary with
3180 buffer-local variables.
3181 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
3182 buffer
3183 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
3184 display this buffer
3185
3186 Examples: >
3187 for buf in getbufinfo()
3188 echo buf.name
3189 endfor
3190 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
3191 if buf.changed
3192 ....
3193 endif
3194 endfor
3195<
3196 To get buffer-local options use: >
3197 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
3198<
3199 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3200 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
3201<
3202
3203 *getbufline()*
3204getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
3205 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
3206 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
3207 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
3208
3209 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3210
3211 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3212 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3213
3214 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3215 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3216
3217 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3218 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3219 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3220 returned.
3221
3222 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3223 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3224
3225 Example: >
3226 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3227
3228< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3229 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
3230
3231getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3232 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3233 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3234 must be used.
3235 The {varname} argument is a string.
3236 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3237 buffer-local variables.
3238 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3239 the buffer-local options.
3240 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3241 a buffer-local option.
3242 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3243 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3244 window-local option.
3245 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3246 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3247 string is returned, there is no error message.
3248 Examples: >
3249 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003250 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003251
3252< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3253 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3254<
3255getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3256 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3257 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3258 exist, an empty list is returned.
3259
3260 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3261 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3262 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3263 entries:
3264 col column number
3265 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3266 lnum line number
3267 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3268 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3269 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3270
3271 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3272 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3273
3274getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3275 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3276 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3277 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3278 Return zero otherwise.
3279 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3280 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3281 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3282
3283 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3284 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01003285 result is a Number. Use |nr2char()| to convert it to a String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003286 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3287 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3288 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3289 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3290 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3291 that is not included in the character.
3292
3293 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3294 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3295 sequence.
3296
3297 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3298 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3299 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3300
3301 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3302
3303 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3304 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3305 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3306 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3307 ignored.
3308 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3309 let c = getchar()
3310 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003311 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003312 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003313 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003314 endif
3315<
3316 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3317 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3318 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3319
3320 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3321 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3322 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3323 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3324
3325 There is no mapping for the character.
3326 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3327 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3328 sequence. Examples: >
3329 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3330 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3331< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3332 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3333 :function FindChar()
3334 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3335 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3336 : normal l
3337 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3338 : break
3339 : endif
3340 : endwhile
3341 :endfunction
3342<
3343 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3344 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3345 another character: >
3346 :function GetKey()
3347 : let c = getchar()
3348 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3349 : let c = getchar()
3350 : endwhile
3351 : return c
3352 :endfunction
3353
3354getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3355 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3356 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3357 These values are added together:
3358 2 shift
3359 4 control
3360 8 alt (meta)
3361 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3362 32 mouse double click
3363 64 mouse triple click
3364 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3365 128 command (Macintosh only)
3366 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3367 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003368 without a modifier. Returns 0 if no modifiers are used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003369
3370 *getcharpos()*
3371getcharpos({expr})
3372 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3373 column number in the returned List is a character index
3374 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003375 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3376 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003377 of the last character.
3378
3379 Example:
3380 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3381 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3382 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3383<
3384 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3385 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3386
3387getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3388 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3389 with the following entries:
3390
3391 char character previously used for a character
3392 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3393 if no character search has been performed
3394 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3395 0 for backward
3396 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3397 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3398 character search
3399
3400 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3401 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3402 character search: >
3403 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3404 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3405< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3406
3407
3408getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3409 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3410 string.
3411 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3412 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3413 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3414 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3415 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3416 if no character is available.
3417 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3418 result is converted to a string.
3419
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003420getcmdcompltype() *getcmdcompltype()*
3421 Return the type of the current command-line completion.
3422 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
3423 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01003424 See |:command-completion| for the return string.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003425 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3426 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003427 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003428
3429getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3430 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3431 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3432 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3433 Example: >
3434 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003435< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and
3436 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003437 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3438 |inputsecret()|.
3439
3440getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3441 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3442 byte count. The first column is 1.
3443 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3444 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3445 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003446 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3447 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003448
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003449getcmdscreenpos() *getcmdscreenpos()*
3450 Return the screen position of the cursor in the command line
3451 as a byte count. The first column is 1.
3452 Instead of |getcmdpos()|, it adds the prompt position.
3453 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3454 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3455 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003456 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3457 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003458
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003459getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3460 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3461 are:
3462 : normal Ex command
3463 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3464 / forward search command
3465 ? backward search command
3466 @ |input()| command
3467 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3468 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3469 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3470 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3471 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3472 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3473
3474getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3475 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3476 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3477 when not in the command-line window.
3478
3479getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3480 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3481 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3482 types are supported:
3483
3484 arglist file names in argument list
3485 augroup autocmd groups
3486 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003487 behave |:behave| suboptions
3488 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003489 color color schemes
3490 command Ex command
3491 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3492 compiler compilers
3493 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3494 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3495 dir directory names
3496 environment environment variable names
3497 event autocommand events
3498 expression Vim expression
3499 file file and directory names
3500 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3501 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3502 function function name
3503 help help subjects
3504 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003505 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003506 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3507 mapclear buffer argument
3508 mapping mapping name
3509 menu menus
3510 messages |:messages| suboptions
3511 option options
3512 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003513 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003514 shellcmd Shell command
3515 sign |:sign| suboptions
3516 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3517 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3518 tag tags
3519 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3520 user user names
3521 var user variables
3522
3523 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3524 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3525 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3526
3527 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3528 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3529 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3530
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003531 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3532 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003533 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3534 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3535 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3536 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003537
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003538 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3539 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3540 a ":call" command: >
3541 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3542<
3543 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3544 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3545
3546 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3547 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3548<
3549 *getcurpos()*
3550getcurpos([{winid}])
3551 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3552 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3553 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3554 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003555 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3556 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003557 |getpos()|.
3558 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3559 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3560 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3561
3562 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3563 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3564 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3565 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3566 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3567
3568 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3569 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3570 MoveTheCursorAround
3571 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3572< Note that this only works within the window. See
3573 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3574
3575 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3576 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3577<
3578 *getcursorcharpos()*
3579getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3580 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3581 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3582
3583 Example:
3584 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3585 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3586 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3587<
3588 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3589 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3590
3591< *getcwd()*
3592getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3593 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3594 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3595
3596 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3597 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3598 the |window-ID|.
3599 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3600 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3601
3602 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3603 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3604 the working directory of the tabpage.
3605 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3606 use the current tabpage.
3607 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3608 the current window.
3609 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3610
3611 Examples: >
3612 " Get the working directory of the current window
3613 :echo getcwd()
3614 :echo getcwd(0)
3615 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3616 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3617 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3618 " Get the global working directory
3619 :echo getcwd(-1)
3620 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3621 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3622 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3623 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3624
3625< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3626 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3627
3628getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3629 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3630 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3631 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3632
3633< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3634 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3635 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3636 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3637
3638 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3639 GetVarname()->getenv()
3640
3641getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3642 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3643 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3644 |hl-Normal|.
3645 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3646 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3647 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3648 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3649 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3650 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3651 function just after the GUI has started.
3652 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3653 a valid name does not work.
3654
3655getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3656 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3657 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3658 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3659 empty string is returned.
3660 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3661 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3662 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3663 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3664 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3665 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3666 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3667< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3668 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3669
3670 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3671 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3672<
3673 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3674
3675getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3676 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3677 given file {fname}.
3678 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3679 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3680 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3681 is returned.
3682
3683 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3684 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3685
3686getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3687 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3688 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3689 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3690 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3691 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3692
3693 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3694 GetFilename()->getftime()
3695
3696getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3697 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3698 file of the given file {fname}.
3699 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3700 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3701 results:
3702 Normal file "file"
3703 Directory "dir"
3704 Symbolic link "link"
3705 Block device "bdev"
3706 Character device "cdev"
3707 Socket "socket"
3708 FIFO "fifo"
3709 All other "other"
3710 Example: >
3711 getftype("/home")
3712< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3713 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3714 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3715 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3716
3717 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3718 GetFilename()->getftype()
3719
3720getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3721 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003722 active and |FALSE| otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003723 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3724
3725getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3726 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3727
3728 Without arguments use the current window.
3729 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3730 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3731 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003732 page. If {winnr} or {tabnr} is invalid, an empty list is
3733 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003734
3735 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3736 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3737 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3738 the following entries:
3739 bufnr buffer number
3740 col column number
3741 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3742 filename filename if available
3743 lnum line number
3744
3745 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3746 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3747
3748< *getline()*
3749getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3750 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3751 from the current buffer. Example: >
3752 getline(1)
3753< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3754 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3755 To get the line under the cursor: >
3756 getline(".")
3757< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3758 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3759
3760 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3761 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3762 including line {end}.
3763 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3764 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3765 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3766 Example: >
3767 :let start = line('.')
3768 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3769 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3770
3771< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3772 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3773
3774< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3775
3776getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3777 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3778 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3779 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3780
3781 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3782 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3783 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3784
3785 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3786 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3787 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3788
3789 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3790 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3791
3792 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3793 from the location list. This field is
3794 applicable only when called from a
3795 location list window. See
3796 |location-list-file-window| for more
3797 details.
3798
3799 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3800 location list for the window {nr}.
3801 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3802
3803 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3804 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3805 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3806
3807
3808getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3809 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3810 about all the global marks. |mark|
3811
3812 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3813 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003814 see |bufname()|. If {buf} is invalid, an empty list is
3815 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003816
3817 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3818 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3819 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3820 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3821 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3822 file file name
3823
3824 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3825 mark.
3826
3827 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3828 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3829
3830getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3831 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3832 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3833 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3834 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3835 |getmatches()|.
3836 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003837 window ID instead of the current window. If {win} is invalid,
3838 an empty list is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003839 Example: >
3840 :echo getmatches()
3841< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3842 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3843 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3844 :let m = getmatches()
3845 :call clearmatches()
3846 :echo getmatches()
3847< [] >
3848 :call setmatches(m)
3849 :echo getmatches()
3850< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3851 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3852 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3853 :unlet m
3854<
3855getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3856 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3857 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3858 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3859 screenrow screen row
3860 screencol screen column
3861 winid Window ID of the click
3862 winrow row inside "winid"
3863 wincol column inside "winid"
3864 line text line inside "winid"
3865 column text column inside "winid"
3866 All numbers are 1-based.
3867
3868 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3869 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3870
3871 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3872 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3873 are zero.
3874
3875 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3876 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3877
3878 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3879
3880 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3881 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3882
Bram Moolenaar24dc19c2022-11-14 19:49:15 +00003883getmouseshape() *getmouseshape()*
3884 Returns the name of the currently showing mouse pointer.
3885 When the |+mouseshape| feature is not supported or the shape
3886 is unknown an empty string is returned.
3887 This function is mainly intended for testing.
3888
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003889 *getpid()*
3890getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3891 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3892 exits.
3893
3894 *getpos()*
3895getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3896 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3897 |getcurpos()|.
3898 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3899 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3900 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3901 is the buffer number of the mark.
3902 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3903 column is 1.
3904 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3905 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3906 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3907 character.
3908 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3909 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003910 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003911 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3912 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3913 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003914 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3915 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003916 If {expr} is invalid, returns a list with all zeros.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003917 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3918 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3919 ...
3920 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3921< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3922
3923 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3924 GetMark()->getpos()
3925
3926getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3927 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3928 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3929 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3930 bufname() to get the name
3931 module module name
3932 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3933 end_lnum
3934 end of line number if the item is multiline
3935 col column number (first column is 1)
3936 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3937 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3938 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3939 nr error number
3940 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3941 text description of the error
3942 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3943 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3944
3945 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3946 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3947 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3948 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3949 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3950
3951 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3952 do something with them: >
3953 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3954 :for d in getqflist()
3955 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3956 :endfor
3957<
3958 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3959 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3960 following string items are supported in {what}:
3961 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3962 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3963 context get the |quickfix-context|
3964 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3965 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3966 value is used.
3967 id get information for the quickfix list with
3968 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3969 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3970 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3971 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3972 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3973 See |quickfix-index|
3974 items quickfix list entries
3975 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3976 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3977 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3978 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3979 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3980 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3981 the last quickfix list
3982 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3983 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3984 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3985 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3986 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3987 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3988 all all of the above quickfix properties
3989 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3990 particular item, set it to zero.
3991 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3992 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3993 specified by "id" is used.
3994 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3995 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3996 contains the quickfix stack size.
3997 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3998 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3999 "items" with the list of entries.
4000
4001 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4002 changedtick total number of changes made to the
4003 list |quickfix-changedtick|
4004 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
4005 If not present, set to "".
4006 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
4007 present, set to 0.
4008 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
4009 present, set to 0.
4010 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
4011 an empty list.
4012 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
4013 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4014 window. If not present, set to 0.
4015 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
4016 present, set to 0.
4017 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
4018 to "".
4019 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
4020
4021 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
4022 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
4023 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
4024 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
4025<
4026getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
4027 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
4028 {regname}. Example: >
4029 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
4030< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
4031 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004032 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004033
4034 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
4035 register. (For use in maps.)
4036 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
4037 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
4038 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
4039
4040 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
4041 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
4042 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
4043 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
4044 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
4045 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
4046
4047 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4048 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4049 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4050
4051 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4052 GetRegname()->getreg()
4053
4054getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
4055 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
4056 Dictionary with the following entries:
4057 regcontents List of lines contained in register
4058 {regname}, like
4059 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
4060 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
4061 |getregtype()|.
4062 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
4063 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
4064 register.
4065 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
4066 single letter name of the register
4067 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
4068 For example, after deleting a line
4069 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
4070 which is the register that got the
4071 deleted text.
4072
4073 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
4074 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
4075 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4076 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4077 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
4078 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4079
4080 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4081 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
4082
4083getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
4084 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
4085 The value will be one of:
4086 "v" for |characterwise| text
4087 "V" for |linewise| text
4088 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
4089 "" for an empty or unknown register
4090 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
4091 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
4092 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
4093 |v:register| is used.
4094 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4095
4096 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4097 GetRegname()->getregtype()
4098
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004099getscriptinfo([{opts}) *getscriptinfo()*
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004100 Returns a |List| with information about all the sourced Vim
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004101 scripts in the order they were sourced, like what
4102 `:scriptnames` shows.
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004103
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004104 The optional Dict argument {opts} supports the following
4105 optional items:
4106 name Script name match pattern. If specified,
4107 and "sid" is not specified, information about
4108 scripts with name that match the pattern
4109 "name" are returned.
4110 sid Script ID |<SID>|. If specified, only
4111 information about the script with ID "sid" is
4112 returned and "name" is ignored.
4113
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004114 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following
4115 items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004116 autoload Set to TRUE for a script that was used with
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004117 `import autoload` but was not actually sourced
4118 yet (see |import-autoload|).
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004119 functions List of script-local function names defined in
4120 the script. Present only when a particular
4121 script is specified using the "sid" item in
4122 {opts}.
4123 name Vim script file name.
4124 sid Script ID |<SID>|.
4125 sourced Script ID of the actually sourced script that
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01004126 this script name links to, if any, otherwise
4127 zero
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004128 variables A dictionary with the script-local variables.
4129 Present only when the a particular script is
4130 specified using the "sid" item in {opts}.
4131 Note that this is a copy, the value of
4132 script-local variables cannot be changed using
4133 this dictionary.
4134 version Vimscript version (|scriptversion|)
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004135
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004136 Examples: >
4137 :echo getscriptinfo({'name': 'myscript'})
4138 :echo getscriptinfo({'sid': 15}).variables
4139<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004140gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
4141 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
4142 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
4143 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
4144 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
4145 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
4146
4147 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4148 tabnr tab page number.
4149 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4150 tabpage-local variables
4151 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
4152
4153 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4154 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
4155
4156gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
4157 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
4158 {tabnr}. |t:var|
4159 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
4160 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4161 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
4162 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
4163 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
4164 string is returned, there is no error message.
4165
4166 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4167 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
4168
4169gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
4170 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
4171 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
4172 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4173 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
4174 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
4175 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
4176 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
4177 window-local option.
4178 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
4179 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
4180 use |getwinvar()|.
4181 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4182 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
4183 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
4184 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
4185 or buffer-local variable.
4186 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
4187 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
4188 Examples: >
4189 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004190 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004191<
4192 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
4193 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
4194
4195< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4196 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
4197
4198gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
4199 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
4200 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4201 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
4202 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
4203
4204 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4205 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
4206 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
4207 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
4208 items List of items in the stack. Each item
4209 is a dictionary containing the
4210 entries described below.
4211 length Number of entries in the stack.
4212
4213 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
4214 entries:
4215 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
4216 from cursor position before the tag jump.
4217 See |getpos()| for the format of the
4218 returned list.
4219 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
4220 multiple matching tags are found for a
4221 name.
4222 tagname name of the tag
4223
4224 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
4225
4226 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4227 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
4228
4229
4230gettext({text}) *gettext()*
4231 Translate String {text} if possible.
4232 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
4233 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
4234 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
4235 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
4236 called.
4237 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
4238 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
4239 strings.
4240
4241
4242getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
4243 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
4244
4245 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
4246 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
4247 exist the result is an empty list.
4248
4249 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
4250 tab pages is returned.
4251
4252 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4253 botline last complete displayed buffer line
4254 bufnr number of buffer in the window
4255 height window height (excluding winbar)
4256 loclist 1 if showing a location list
4257 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4258 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
4259 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4260 terminal 1 if a terminal window
4261 {only with the +terminal feature}
4262 tabnr tab page number
4263 topline first displayed buffer line
4264 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4265 window-local variables
4266 width window width
4267 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
4268 otherwise
4269 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
4270 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
4271 textoff number of columns occupied by any
4272 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
4273 number in front of the text
4274 winid |window-ID|
4275 winnr window number
4276 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
4277 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
4278
4279 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4280 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
4281
4282getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4283 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4284 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4285 [x-pos, y-pos]
4286 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4287 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4288 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4289 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4290 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4291 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4292 do some work in the meantime: >
4293 while 1
4294 let res = getwinpos(1)
4295 if res[0] >= 0
4296 break
4297 endif
4298 " Do some work here
4299 endwhile
4300<
4301
4302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4303 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4304<
4305 *getwinposx()*
4306getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4307 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4308 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4309 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4310 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4311
4312 *getwinposy()*
4313getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4314 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4315 a timeout of 100 msec).
4316 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4317 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4318
4319getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4320 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4321 Examples: >
4322 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004323 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004324
4325< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4326 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4327<
4328glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4329 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4330 use of special characters.
4331
4332 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4333 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4334 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4335 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4336 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4337
4338 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4339 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4340 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4341 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4342 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4343
4344 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4345
4346 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4347 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4348
4349 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4350 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4351 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4352 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4353
4354 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4355 any external command. Example: >
4356 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4357 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4358< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4359 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4360
4361 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4362 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4363
4364 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4365 GetExpr()->glob()
4366
4367glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4368 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4369 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4370 is a file name. E.g. >
4371 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4372< This is equivalent to: >
4373 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4374< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4375 empty string.
4376 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4377 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4378
4379 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4380 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4381< *globpath()*
4382globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4383 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4384 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4385 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4386<
4387 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4388 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4389 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4390 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4391 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4392 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4393 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4394 error message.
4395
4396 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4397 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4398 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4399 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4400
4401 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4402 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4403 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4404 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4405 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4406 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4407<
4408 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4409
4410 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4411 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4412 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4413 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4414< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4415 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4416
4417 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4418 second argument: >
4419 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4420<
4421 *has()*
4422has({feature} [, {check}])
4423 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4424 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4425 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4426 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4427
4428 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4429 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4430 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4431 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4432 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4433 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4434 current Vim version.
4435
4436 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4437
4438 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4439 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4440 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4441 separate line: >
4442 if has('feature')
4443 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4444 endif
4445< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4446 would not be found.
4447
4448
4449has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4450 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
Bram Moolenaare8008642022-08-19 17:15:35 +01004451 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise.
4452 The {key} argument is a string. In |Vim9| script a number is
4453 also accepted (and converted to a string) but no other types.
4454 In legacy script the usual automatic conversion to string is
4455 done.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004456
4457 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4458 mydict->has_key(key)
4459
4460haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4461 The result is a Number:
4462 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4463 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4464 0 otherwise.
4465
4466 Without arguments use the current window.
4467 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4468 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4469 page.
4470 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4471 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4472 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4473 Examples: >
4474 if haslocaldir() == 1
4475 " window local directory case
4476 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4477 " tab-local directory case
4478 else
4479 " global directory case
4480 endif
4481
4482 " current window
4483 :echo haslocaldir()
4484 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4485 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4486 " window n in current tab page
4487 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4488 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4489 " window n in tab page m
4490 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4491 " tab page m
4492 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4493<
4494 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4495 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4496
4497hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4498 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4499 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4500 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4501 indicated by {mode}.
4502 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4503 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4504 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4505 Command-line mode.
4506 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4507 buffer are checked for a match.
4508 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4509 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4510 n Normal mode
4511 v Visual and Select mode
4512 x Visual mode
4513 s Select mode
4514 o Operator-pending mode
4515 i Insert mode
4516 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4517 c Command-line mode
4518 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4519
4520 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4521 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4522 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4523 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4524 :endif
4525< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4526 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4527
4528 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4529 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4530
4531histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4532 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4533 one of: *hist-names*
4534 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4535 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4536 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4537 "input" or "@" input line history
4538 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4539 empty the current or last used history
4540 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4541 character is sufficient.
4542 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4543 shifted to become the newest entry.
4544 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4545 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4546
4547 Example: >
4548 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4549 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4550< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4551
4552 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4553 second argument: >
4554 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4555
4556histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4557 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4558 for the possible values of {history}.
4559
4560 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4561 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4562 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4563 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4564 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4565 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4566 be removed if it exists.
4567
4568 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4569 is returned.
4570
4571 Examples:
4572 Clear expression register history: >
4573 :call histdel("expr")
4574<
4575 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4576 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4577<
4578 The following three are equivalent: >
4579 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4580 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004581 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004582<
4583 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4584 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4585 :call histdel("search", -1)
4586 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4587<
4588 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4589 GetHistory()->histdel()
4590
4591histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4592 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4593 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4594 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4595 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4596 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4597
4598 Examples:
4599 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004600 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004601
4602< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4603 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4604 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4605<
4606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4607 GetHistory()->histget()
4608
4609histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4610 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4611 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4612 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4613
4614 Example: >
4615 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4616
4617< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4618 GetHistory()->histnr()
4619<
4620hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4621 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4622 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4623 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4624 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4625 item.
4626 *highlight_exists()*
4627 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4628
4629 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4630 GetName()->hlexists()
4631<
4632hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4633 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4634 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4635 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4636 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4637
4638 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4639 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4640 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4641 resolved highlight group are returned.
4642
4643 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4644 following items:
4645 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4646 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4647 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4648 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4649 ctermbg cterm background color.
4650 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4651 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4652 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4653 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4654 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4655 group link is a default link. See
4656 |highlight-default|.
4657 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4658 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4659 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4660 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4661 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4662 id highlight group ID.
4663 linksto linked highlight group name.
4664 See |:highlight-link|.
4665 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4666 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4667 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4668 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4669
4670 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4671 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4672 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4673 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4674
4675 Example(s): >
4676 :echo hlget()
4677 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4678 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4679<
4680 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4681 GetName()->hlget()
4682<
4683hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4684 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4685 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4686 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4687 supported items in this dictionary.
4688
4689 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4690 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4691
4692 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4693 a link for an existing highlight group
4694 with attributes.
4695
4696 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4697 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4698 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4699 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4700 modified.
4701
4702 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4703 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4704 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4705 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4706
4707 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4708 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4709
4710 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4711
4712 Example(s): >
4713 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4714 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4715 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4716 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4717 :let l = hlget()
4718 :call hlset(l)
4719 " clear the Search highlight group
4720 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4721 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4722 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4723 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4724 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4725 " remove the MyHlg group link
4726 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4727 " clear the attributes and a link
4728 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4729 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4730<
4731 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4732 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4733<
4734 *hlID()*
4735hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4736 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4737 zero is returned.
4738 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4739 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4740 "Comment" group: >
4741 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4742< *highlightID()*
4743 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4744
4745 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4746 GetName()->hlID()
4747
4748hostname() *hostname()*
4749 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4750 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4751 256 characters long are truncated.
4752
4753iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4754 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4755 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4756 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4757 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4758 are replaced with "?".
4759 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4760 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4761 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4762 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4763 can be done.
4764 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4765 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4766 UTF-8 and use: >
4767 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4768< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4769 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4770 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4771
4772 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4773 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4774<
4775 *indent()*
4776indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4777 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4778 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4779 |getline()|.
4780 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4781 error is given.
4782
4783 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4784 GetLnum()->indent()
4785
4786index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004787 Find {expr} in {object} and return its index. See
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004788 |indexof()| for using a lambda to select the item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004789
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004790 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4791 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4792 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4793 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004794 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case matters as indicated by
4795 the {ic} argument.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004796
4797 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4798 value is equal to {expr}.
4799
4800 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4801 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004802
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004803 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4804 case must match.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004805
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004806 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4807 Example: >
4808 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4809 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4810
4811< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4812 GetObject()->index(what)
4813
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004814indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]) *indexof()*
4815 Returns the index of an item in {object} where {expr} is
4816 v:true. {object} must be a |List| or a |Blob|.
4817
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004818 If {object} is a |List|, evaluate {expr} for each item in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004819 List until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4820 this item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004821
4822 If {object} is a |Blob| evaluate {expr} for each byte in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004823 Blob until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4824 this byte.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004825
4826 {expr} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
4827
4828 If {expr} is a |string|: If {object} is a |List|, inside
4829 {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current List item and
4830 |v:val| has the value of the item. If {object} is a |Blob|,
4831 inside {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current byte and
4832 |v:val| has the byte value.
4833
4834 If {expr} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
4835 1. the key or the index of the current item.
4836 2. the value of the current item.
4837 The function must return |TRUE| if the item is found and the
4838 search should stop.
4839
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004840 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004841 following items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004842 startidx start evaluating {expr} at the item with this
4843 index; may be negative for an item relative to
4844 the end
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004845 Returns -1 when {expr} evaluates to v:false for all the items.
4846 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004847 :let l = [#{n: 10}, #{n: 20}, #{n: 30}]
4848 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20")
4849 :echo indexof(l, {i, v -> v.n == 30})
4850 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20", #{startidx: 1})
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004851
4852< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4853 mylist->indexof(expr)
4854
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004855input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4856 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4857 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4858 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4859 in the prompt to start a new line.
4860 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4861 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4862 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4863 for lines typed for input().
4864 Example: >
4865 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4866 : echo "Cheers!"
4867 :endif
4868<
4869 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4870 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4871 Example: >
4872 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4873
4874< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4875 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4876 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4877 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4878 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4879 more information. Example: >
4880 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4881<
4882 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4883 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4884 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4885 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4886 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4887 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4888 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4889 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4890 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4891
4892 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004893 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004894 :function GetFoo()
4895 : call inputsave()
4896 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4897 : call inputrestore()
4898 :endfunction
4899
4900< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4901 GetPrompt()->input()
4902
4903inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4904 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4905 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4906 Example: >
4907 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4908 :if n != ""
4909 : let &sw = n
4910 :endif
4911< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4912 omitted an empty string is returned.
4913 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4914 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4915 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4916
4917 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4918 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4919
4920inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4921 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4922 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4923 enter a number, which is returned.
4924 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4925 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4926 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4927 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4928 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4929 length of {textlist} is returned.
4930 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4931 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4932 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4933 Example: >
4934 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4935 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4936
4937< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4938 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4939
4940inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4941 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4942 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4943 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4944 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4945
4946inputsave() *inputsave()*
4947 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4948 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4949 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4950 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4951 many inputrestore() calls.
4952 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4953
4954inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4955 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4956 two exceptions:
4957 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4958 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4959 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4960 |history| stack.
4961 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4962 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4963 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4964
4965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4966 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4967
4968insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4969 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4970 of it.
4971
4972 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4973 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4974 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4975 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4976
4977 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4978 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4979 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4980 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4981< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4982 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4983 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4984
4985 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4986 mylist->insert(item)
4987
4988interrupt() *interrupt()*
4989 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4990 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4991 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4992 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4993 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4994 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4995 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4996 : call interrupt()
4997 : endif
4998 :endfunction
4999 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
5000
5001invert({expr}) *invert()*
5002 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
5003 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
5004 :let bits = invert(bits)
5005< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5006 :let bits = bits->invert()
5007
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005008isabsolutepath({path}) *isabsolutepath()*
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005009 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
5010 absolute path.
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005011 On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005012 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
5013 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
5014 are always absolute.
5015 Example: >
5016 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
5017 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
5018 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
5019 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
5020 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005021<
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005022 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5023 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
5024
5025
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005026isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
5027 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
5028 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
5029 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
5030 is any expression, which is used as a String.
5031
5032 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5033 GetName()->isdirectory()
5034
5035isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
5036 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
5037 infinity, otherwise 0. >
5038 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
5039< 1 >
5040 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
5041< -1
5042
5043 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5044 Compute()->isinf()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005045
5046islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
5047 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
5048 name of a locked variable.
5049 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
5050 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
5051 Example: >
5052 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
5053 :lockvar 1 alist
5054 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
5055 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
5056
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00005057< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
5058 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
5059 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
5060 |exists()| to check for existence.
5061 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005062
5063 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5064 GetName()->islocked()
5065
5066isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
5067 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
5068 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
5069< 1
5070
5071 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5072 Compute()->isnan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005073
5074items({dict}) *items()*
5075 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
5076 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
5077 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
5078 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
5079 Example: >
5080 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005081 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005082 endfor
5083
5084< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5085 mydict->items()
5086
5087job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
5088
5089
5090join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
5091 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
5092 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
5093 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
5094 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
5095 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005096 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005097< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
5098 converted into a string like with |string()|.
5099 The opposite function is |split()|.
5100
5101 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5102 mylist->join()
5103
5104js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
5105 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
5106 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
5107 - Strings can be in single quotes.
5108 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
5109 result in v:none items.
5110
5111 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5112 ReadObject()->js_decode()
5113
5114js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
5115 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
5116 - Object key names are not in quotes.
5117 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
5118 commas.
5119 For example, the Vim object:
5120 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
5121 Will be encoded as:
5122 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
5123 While json_encode() would produce:
5124 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
5125 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
5126 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
5127
5128 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5129 GetObject()->js_encode()
5130
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005131json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005132 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
5133 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
5134 JSON and Vim values.
5135 The decoding is permissive:
5136 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
5137 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
5138 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
5139 same as {"1":2}.
5140 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
5141 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
5142 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
5143 are accepted.
5144 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
5145 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
5146 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
5147 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
5148 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
5149 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
5150 character in string) for "\t".
5151 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
5152 and results in v:none.
5153 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
5154 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
5155 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
5156 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
5157 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
5158 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
5159 *E938*
5160 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
5161 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
5162 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
5163
5164 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5165 ReadObject()->json_decode()
5166
5167json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
5168 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
5169 The encoding is specified in:
5170 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005171 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005172 |Number| decimal number
5173 |Float| floating point number
5174 Float nan "NaN"
5175 Float inf "Infinity"
5176 Float -inf "-Infinity"
5177 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
5178 |Funcref| not possible, error
5179 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
5180 used recursively: []
5181 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
5182 used recursively: {}
5183 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
5184 v:false "false"
5185 v:true "true"
5186 v:none "null"
5187 v:null "null"
5188 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
5189 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
5190 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01005191 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
5192 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005193
5194 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5195 GetObject()->json_encode()
5196
5197keys({dict}) *keys()*
5198 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
5199 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
5200
5201 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5202 mydict->keys()
5203
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +01005204keytrans({string}) *keytrans()*
5205 Turn the internal byte representation of keys into a form that
5206 can be used for |:map|. E.g. >
5207 :let xx = "\<C-Home>"
5208 :echo keytrans(xx)
5209< <C-Home>
5210
5211 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5212 "\<C-Home>"->keytrans()
5213
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005214< *len()* *E701*
5215len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
5216 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
5217 used, as with |strlen()|.
5218 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
5219 returned.
5220 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
5221 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
5222 |Dictionary| is returned.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005223 Otherwise an error is given and returns zero.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005224
5225 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5226 mylist->len()
5227
5228< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
5229libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5230 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
5231 with single argument {argument}.
5232 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
5233 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
5234 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
5235 limited.
5236 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
5237 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
5238 to Vim.
5239 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
5240 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
5241 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
5242 null-terminated string.
5243 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
5244
5245 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
5246 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
5247 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
5248 very probably crash.
5249
5250 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
5251 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
5252 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
5253 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
5254 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
5255 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
5256 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
5257 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
5258 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
5259 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
5260
5261 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
5262 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
5263 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
5264 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
5265 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
5266 the DLL is not in the usual places.
5267 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
5268 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
5269 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5270 feature is present}
5271 Examples: >
5272 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
5273
5274< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5275 third argument: >
5276 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
5277<
5278 *libcallnr()*
5279libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5280 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
5281 int instead of a string.
5282 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5283 feature is present}
5284 Examples: >
5285 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
5286 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
5287 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
5288<
5289 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5290 third argument: >
5291 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
5292<
5293
5294line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
5295 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
5296 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005297 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005298 . the cursor position
5299 $ the last line in the current buffer
5300 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
5301 returned)
5302 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
5303 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
5304 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
5305 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
5306 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
5307 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
5308 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
5309 that it's updated right away.
5310 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
5311 then applies to another buffer.
5312 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
5313 |getpos()|.
5314 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
5315 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005316 Returns 0 for invalid values of {expr} and {winid}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005317 Examples: >
5318 line(".") line number of the cursor
5319 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
5320 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005321 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005322<
5323 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
5324 |last-position-jump|.
5325
5326 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5327 GetValue()->line()
5328
5329line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
5330 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
5331 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
5332 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
5333 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
5334 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
5335 below the last line: >
5336 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
5337< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
5338 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
5339 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
5340 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
5341 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
5342
5343 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5344 GetLnum()->line2byte()
5345
5346lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
5347 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
5348 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
5349 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
5350 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01005351 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005352 error is given.
5353
5354 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5355 GetLnum()->lispindent()
5356
5357list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5358 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5359 Examples: >
5360 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5361 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5362< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5363 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5364
5365 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5366
5367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5368 GetList()->list2blob()
5369
5370list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5371 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5372 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5373 list2str([32]) returns " "
5374 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5375< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5376 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5377< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5378
5379 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5380 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5381 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5382 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5383<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005384 Returns an empty string on error.
5385
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005386 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5387 GetList()->list2str()
5388
5389listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5390 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5391 been made to buffer {buf}.
5392 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5393 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5394 buffer is used.
5395 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5396
5397 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005398 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5399 start first changed line number
5400 end first line number below the change
5401 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005402 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005403 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005404
5405 Example: >
5406 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5407 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5408 endfunc
5409 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5410
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005411< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005412 dictionary with these entries:
5413 lnum the first line number of the change
5414 end the first line below the change
5415 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5416 deleted
5417 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5418 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5419 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5420 character has a value of one.
Bram Moolenaar3c053a12022-10-16 13:11:12 +01005421 When lines are inserted (not when a line is split, e.g. by
5422 typing CR in Insert mode) the values are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005423 lnum line above which the new line is added
5424 end equal to "lnum"
5425 added number of lines inserted
5426 col 1
5427 When lines are deleted the values are:
5428 lnum the first deleted line
5429 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5430 the deletion was done
5431 added negative, number of lines deleted
5432 col 1
5433 When lines are changed:
5434 lnum the first changed line
5435 end the line below the last changed line
5436 added 0
5437 col first column with a change or 1
5438
5439 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5440 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5441 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5442 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5443
5444 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5445 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5446 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5447 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5448
5449 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5450 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5451 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5452
5453 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5454 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5455 of a buffer.
5456 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5457 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5458
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005459 Returns zero if {callback} or {buf} is invalid.
5460
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005461 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5462 second argument: >
5463 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5464
5465listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5466 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5467 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5468
5469 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5470 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5471 buffer is used.
5472
5473 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5474 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5475
5476listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5477 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5478 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5479 removed.
5480
5481 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5482 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5483
5484localtime() *localtime()*
5485 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5486 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5487
5488
5489log({expr}) *log()*
5490 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5491 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5492 (0, inf].
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005493 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005494 Examples: >
5495 :echo log(10)
5496< 2.302585 >
5497 :echo log(exp(5))
5498< 5.0
5499
5500 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5501 Compute()->log()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005502
5503
5504log10({expr}) *log10()*
5505 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5506 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005507 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005508 Examples: >
5509 :echo log10(1000)
5510< 3.0 >
5511 :echo log10(0.01)
5512< -2.0
5513
5514 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5515 Compute()->log10()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005516
5517luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5518 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5519 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5520 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5521 Strings are returned as they are.
5522 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
Bram Moolenaar73e28dc2022-09-17 21:08:33 +01005523 Numbers are converted to |Float| values.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005524 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5525 as-is.
5526 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5527 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5528 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5529 to {expr}.
5530
5531 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5532 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5533
5534< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5535
5536map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5537 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005538 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005539 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5540 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5541 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5542 characters, is replaced.
5543 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5544 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5545 Vim9 script.
5546
5547 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5548
5549 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5550 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5551 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5552 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5553 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5554 current character.
5555 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005556 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005557< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5558
5559 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5560 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5561 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5562 still have to double ' quotes
5563
5564 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5565 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5566 2. the value of the current item.
5567 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5568 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5569 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005570 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005571 endfunc
5572 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5573< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005574 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005575< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005576 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005577< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005578 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005579<
5580 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5581 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005582 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005583
5584< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5585 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5586 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5587 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5588 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5589 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5590
5591 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5592 mylist->map(expr2)
5593
5594
5595maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5596 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5597 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5598 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005599 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5600 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005601
5602 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005603 returned if {dict} is FALSE, otherwise returns an empty Dict.
5604 When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>" is
5605 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005606
5607 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5608 command.
5609
5610 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5611 "n" Normal
5612 "v" Visual (including Select)
5613 "o" Operator-pending
5614 "i" Insert
5615 "c" Cmd-line
5616 "s" Select
5617 "x" Visual
5618 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5619 "t" Terminal-Job
5620 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5621 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5622
5623 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5624 instead of mappings.
5625
5626 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5627 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005628 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005629 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5630 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5631 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5632 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5633 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5634 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5635 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5636 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5637 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5638 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5639 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5640 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5641 characters will be used:
5642 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5643 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5644 (|mapmode-ic|)
5645 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5646 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005647 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005648 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005649 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5650 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5651 (|:map-<nowait>|).
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01005652 "abbr" True if this is an abbreviation |abbreviations|.
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005653 "mode_bits" Vim's internal binary representation of "mode".
5654 |mapset()| ignores this; only "mode" is used.
5655 See |maplist()| for usage examples. The values
5656 are from src/vim.h and may change in the future.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005657
5658 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5659 |mapset()|.
5660
5661 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5662 then the global mappings.
5663 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5664 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005665 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005666
5667< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5668 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5669
5670mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5671 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5672 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5673 {name}.
5674 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5675 instead of mappings.
5676 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5677 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5678
5679 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5680 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5681 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5682 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5683 mapcheck("b") no no no
5684
5685 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5686 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5687 mapping for {name} exactly.
5688 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5689 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5690 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5691 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5692 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5693 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5694 then the global mappings.
5695 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5696 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5697 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5698 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5699 :endif
5700< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5701 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5702
5703 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5704 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5705
5706
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005707maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5708 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5709 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5710 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5711 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5712
5713 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5714 vim9script
5715 echo maplist()->filter(
5716 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005717< It can be tricky to find mappings for particular |:map-modes|.
5718 |mapping-dict|'s "mode_bits" can simplify this. For example,
5719 the mode_bits for Normal, Insert or Command-line modes are
5720 0x19. To find all the mappings available in those modes you
5721 can do: >
5722 vim9script
5723 var saved_maps = []
5724 for m in maplist()
5725 if and(m.mode_bits, 0x19) != 0
5726 saved_maps->add(m)
5727 endif
5728 endfor
5729 echo saved_maps->mapnew((_, m) => m.lhs)
5730< The values of the mode_bits are defined in Vim's src/vim.h
5731 file and they can be discovered at runtime using
5732 |:map-commands| and "maplist()". Example: >
5733 vim9script
5734 omap xyzzy <Nop>
5735 var op_bit = maplist()->filter(
5736 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'xyzzy')[0].mode_bits
5737 ounmap xyzzy
5738 echo printf("Operator-pending mode bit: 0x%x", op_bit)
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005739
5740
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005741mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5742 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5743 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5744 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5745 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5746
5747
5748mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005749mapset({dict})
5750 Restore a mapping from a dictionary, possibly returned by
5751 |maparg()| or |maplist()|. A buffer mapping, when dict.buffer
5752 is true, is set on the current buffer; it is up to the caller
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005753 to ensure that the intended buffer is the current buffer. This
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005754 feature allows copying mappings from one buffer to another.
5755 The dict.mode value may restore a single mapping that covers
5756 more than one mode, like with mode values of '!', ' ', 'nox',
5757 or 'v'. *E1276*
5758
5759 In the first form, {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as
5760 for the call to |maparg()|. *E460*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005761 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5762 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5763 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5764 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5765 nnoremap K somethingelse
5766 ...
5767 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5768< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005769 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save/restore the mapping for
5770 all of them, when they might differ.
5771
5772 In the second form, with {dict} as the only argument, mode
5773 and abbr are taken from the dict.
5774 Example: >
5775 vim9script
5776 var save_maps = maplist()->filter(
5777 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'K')
5778 nnoremap K somethingelse
5779 cnoremap K somethingelse2
5780 # ...
5781 unmap K
5782 for d in save_maps
5783 mapset(d)
5784 endfor
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005785
5786
5787match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5788 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5789 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5790 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5791
5792 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5793 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5794 {pat} matches.
5795
5796 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5797 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5798
5799 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5800 Example: >
5801 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5802 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5803< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5804 *strpbrk()*
5805 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5806 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5807< *strcasestr()*
5808 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5809 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5810 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5811<
5812 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5813 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5814 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5815 first character/item. Example: >
5816 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5817< result is again "4". >
5818 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5819< result is again "4". >
5820 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5821< result is "3".
5822 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5823 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5824 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5825 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5826 backwards compatible).
5827 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5828 the index is counted from the end.
5829 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5830 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5831
5832 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5833 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5834 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5835 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5836< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5837 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5838 see above.
5839
5840 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5841 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5842 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5843 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5844 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5845 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5846 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5847 further down in the text.
5848
5849 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5850 GetText()->match('word')
5851 GetList()->match('word')
5852<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005853 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005854matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5855 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5856 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5857 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5858 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5859 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5860 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5861 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5862 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5863 concealed.
5864
5865 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5866 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5867 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5868 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5869 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5870 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5871 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5872 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5873 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5874 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5875
5876 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5877 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5878 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5879 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5880 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01005881 respectively. 3 is reserved for use by the |matchparen|
5882 plugin.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01005883 If the {id} argument is not specified or -1, |matchadd()|
Bram Moolenaar9f573a82022-09-29 13:50:08 +01005884 automatically chooses a free ID, which is at least 1000.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005885
5886 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5887 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5888 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5889 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5890
5891 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5892 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5893 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5894 window Instead of the current window use the
5895 window with this number or window ID.
5896
5897 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5898 the |:match| commands.
5899
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005900 Returns -1 on error.
5901
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005902 Example: >
5903 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5904 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5905< Deletion of the pattern: >
5906 :call matchdelete(m)
5907
5908< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5909 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5910 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5911
5912 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5913 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5914<
5915 *matchaddpos()*
5916matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5917 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5918 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5919 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5920 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5921 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5922 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5923
5924 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5925 these:
5926 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5927 line has number 1.
5928 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5929 number will be highlighted.
5930 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5931 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5932 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5933 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5934 be highlighted.
5935 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5936 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5937
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005938 Returns -1 on error.
5939
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005940 Example: >
5941 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5942 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5943< Deletion of the pattern: >
5944 :call matchdelete(m)
5945
5946< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5947 |getmatches()|.
5948
5949 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5950 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5951
5952matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5953 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5954 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5955 Return a |List| with two elements:
5956 The name of the highlight group used
5957 The pattern used.
5958 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5959 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5960 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5961 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5962 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5963
5964 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5965 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5966
5967matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5968 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5969 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5970 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5971 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5972 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5973 window ID instead of the current window.
5974
5975 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5976 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5977
5978matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5979 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5980 after the match. Example: >
5981 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5982< results in "7".
5983 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5984 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5985 do it with matchend(): >
5986 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5987 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5988< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5989
5990 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5991 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5992< results in "7". >
5993 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5994< result is "-1".
5995 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5996
5997 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5998 GetText()->matchend('word')
5999
6000
6001matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
6002 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
6003 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
6004 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
6005
6006 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
6007 items:
zeertzjq9af2bc02022-05-11 14:15:37 +01006008 matchseq When this item is present return only matches
6009 that contain the characters in {str} in the
6010 given sequence.
Kazuyuki Miyagi47f1a552022-06-17 18:30:03 +01006011 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
6012 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006013
6014 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
6015 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006016 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006017 {str}. The value of this item should be a
6018 string.
6019 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
6020 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
6021 This should accept a dictionary item as the
6022 argument and return the text for that item to
6023 use for fuzzy matching.
6024
6025 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
6026 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
6027 is 256.
6028
6029 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
6030 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
6031
6032 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
6033 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
6034 256, then returns an empty list.
6035
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006036 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
6037 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
6038
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00006039 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006040 matching strings.
6041
6042 Example: >
6043 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
6044< results in ["clay"]. >
6045 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
6046< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6047 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
6048< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6049 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6050 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
6051 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
6052< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6053 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
6054 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
6055< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
6056 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
6057< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
6058 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
6059< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
6060 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
6061 \ {'matchseq': 1})
6062< results in ['two one'].
6063
6064matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
6065 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
6066 strings, the list of character positions where characters
6067 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
6068 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
6069 position.
6070
6071 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
6072 positions for the best match is returned.
6073
6074 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
6075 list with three empty list items is returned.
6076
6077 Example: >
6078 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
6079< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
6080 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
6081< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
6082 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
6083< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
6084
6085matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
6086 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
6087 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
6088 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
6089 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
6090 empty string is used. Example: >
6091 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
6092< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
6093 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
6094
6095 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
6096
6097 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6098 GetText()->matchlist('word')
6099
6100matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
6101 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
6102 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
6103< results in "ing".
6104 When there is no match "" is returned.
6105 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6106 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
6107< results in "ing". >
6108 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
6109< result is "".
6110 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
6111 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6112
6113 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6114 GetText()->matchstr('word')
6115
6116matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
6117 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
6118 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
6119 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
6120< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
6121 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
6122 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6123 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
6124< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
6125 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
6126< result is ["", -1, -1].
6127 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
6128 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
6129 end position of the match are returned. >
6130 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
6131< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
6132 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6133
6134 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6135 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
6136<
6137
6138 *max()*
6139max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6140 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
6141
6142< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6143 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
6144 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6145 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6146 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6147
6148 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6149 mylist->max()
6150
6151
6152menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
6153 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
6154 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
6155 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
6156 menu names are returned.
6157
6158 {mode} can be one of these strings:
6159 "n" Normal
6160 "v" Visual (including Select)
6161 "o" Operator-pending
6162 "i" Insert
6163 "c" Cmd-line
6164 "s" Select
6165 "x" Visual
6166 "t" Terminal-Job
6167 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6168 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
6169 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
6170
6171 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
6172 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
6173 display display name (name without '&')
6174 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
6175 Refer to |:menu-enable|
6176 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
6177 |toolbar-icon|
6178 iconidx index of a built-in icon
6179 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
6180 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
6181 characters will be used:
6182 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6183 name menu item name.
6184 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
6185 remappable else v:false.
6186 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
6187 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
6188 string has special characters translated like
6189 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
6190 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
6191 "<Nop>" is returned.
6192 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
6193 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
6194 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
6195 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
6196 silent v:true if the menu item is created
6197 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
6198 submenus |List| containing the names of
6199 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
6200 item has submenus.
6201
6202 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
6203
6204 Examples: >
6205 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
6206 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
6207
6208 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
6209 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
6210 let m = menu_info(a:name)
6211 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
6212 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
6213 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
6214 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
6215 endfor
6216 endfunc
6217 new
6218 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
6219 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
6220 endfor
6221<
6222 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6223 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
6224
6225
6226< *min()*
6227min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6228 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
6229
6230< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6231 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
6232 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6233 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6234 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6235
6236 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6237 mylist->min()
6238
6239< *mkdir()* *E739*
6240mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
6241 Create directory {name}.
6242
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006243 If {path} contains "p" then intermediate directories are
6244 created as necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
6245
6246 If {path} contains "D" then {name} is deleted at the end of
6247 the current function, as with: >
6248 defer delete({name}, 'd')
6249<
6250 If {path} contains "R" then {name} is deleted recursively at
6251 the end of the current function, as with: >
6252 defer delete({name}, 'rf')
6253< Note that when {name} has more than one part and "p" is used
6254 some directories may already exist. Only the first one that
6255 is created and what it contains is scheduled to be deleted.
6256 E.g. when using: >
6257 call mkdir('subdir/tmp/autoload', 'pR')
6258< and "subdir" already exists then "subdir/tmp" will be
6259 scheduled for deletion, like with: >
6260 defer delete('subdir/tmp', 'rf')
6261< Note that if scheduling the defer fails the directory is not
6262 deleted. This should only happen when out of memory.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006263
6264 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
6265 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
6266 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
6267 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
6268 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
6269 created with 0o755.
6270 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006271 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006272
6273< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6274
6275 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
6276 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
6277 "p" option the call will fail.
6278
6279 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
6280 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
6281 failed.
6282
6283 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
6284 :if exists("*mkdir")
6285
6286< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6287 GetName()->mkdir()
6288<
6289 *mode()*
6290mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
6291 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
6292 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
6293 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
6294 Also see |state()|.
6295
6296 n Normal
6297 no Operator-pending
6298 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
6299 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
6300 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
6301 CTRL-V is one character
6302 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
6303 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
6304 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
6305 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
6306 v Visual by character
6307 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6308 V Visual by line
6309 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6310 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
6311 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6312 s Select by character
6313 S Select by line
6314 CTRL-S Select blockwise
6315 i Insert
6316 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
6317 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6318 R Replace |R|
6319 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6320 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6321 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
6322 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6323 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6324 c Command-line editing
6325 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
6326 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
6327 r Hit-enter prompt
6328 rm The -- more -- prompt
6329 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
6330 ! Shell or external command is executing
6331 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
6332
6333 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
6334 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
6335 "c" or "n".
6336 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
6337 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
6338 the leading character(s).
6339 Also see |visualmode()|.
6340
6341 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6342 DoFull()->mode()
6343
6344mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
6345 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
6346 converted to Vim data structures.
6347 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
6348 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
6349 returned as Vim |Lists|.
6350 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
6351 converted to strings.
6352 All other types are converted to string with display function.
6353 Examples: >
6354 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
6355 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
6356 :echo mzeval("l")
6357 :echo mzeval("h")
6358<
6359 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6360 to {expr}.
6361
6362 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6363 GetExpr()->mzeval()
6364<
6365 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
6366
6367nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
6368 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
6369 that is not blank. Example: >
6370 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
6371< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6372 below it, zero is returned.
6373 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6374 See also |prevnonblank()|.
6375
6376 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6377 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
6378
6379nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
6380 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
6381 value {expr}. Examples: >
6382 nr2char(64) returns "@"
6383 nr2char(32) returns " "
6384< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
6385 Example for "utf-8": >
6386 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
6387< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
6388 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
6389 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
6390 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
6391 string, thus results in an empty string.
6392 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
6393 let list = [65, 66, 67]
6394 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
6395< Result: "ABC"
6396
6397 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6398 GetNumber()->nr2char()
6399
6400or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
6401 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
6402 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006403 Also see `and()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006404 Example: >
6405 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
6406< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6407 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
6408
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006409< Rationale: The reason this is a function and not using the "|"
6410 character like many languages, is that Vi has always used "|"
6411 to separate commands. In many places it would not be clear if
6412 "|" is an operator or a command separator.
6413
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006414
6415pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
6416 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
6417 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
6418 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
6419 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
6420 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
6421 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
6422< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
6423>
6424 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
6425< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
6426 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006427 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006428
6429 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6430 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6431
6432perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
6433 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
6434 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
6435 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
6436 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
6437 reference to it.
6438 Example: >
6439 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6440< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6441
6442 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6443 to {expr}.
6444
6445 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6446 GetExpr()->perleval()
6447
6448< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6449
6450
6451popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6452
6453
6454pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6455 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6456 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006457 Returns 0.0 if {x} or {y} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006458 Examples: >
6459 :echo pow(3, 3)
6460< 27.0 >
6461 :echo pow(2, 16)
6462< 65536.0 >
6463 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6464< 2.0
6465
6466 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6467 Compute()->pow(3)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006468
6469prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6470 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6471 that is not blank. Example: >
6472 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6473< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6474 above it, zero is returned.
6475 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6476 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6477
6478 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6479 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6480
6481printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6482 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6483 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6484 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6485< May result in:
6486 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6487
6488 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6489 argument: >
6490 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006491<
6492 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006493
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006494 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006495 %s string
6496 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6497 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6498 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6499 %c single byte
6500 %d decimal number
6501 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6502 %x hex number
6503 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6504 %X hex number using upper case letters
6505 %o octal number
6506 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6507 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6508 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6509 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6510 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6511 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6512 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6513 %% the % character itself
6514
6515 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6516 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6517 the result.
6518
6519 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6520 arguments appear in sequence:
6521
6522 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6523
6524 flags
6525 Zero or more of the following flags:
6526
6527 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6528 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6529 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6530 of the number is increased to force the first
6531 character of the output string to a zero (except
6532 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6533 precision of zero).
6534 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6535 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6536 prepended to it.
6537 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6538 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6539 prepended to it.
6540
6541 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6542 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6543 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6544 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6545 flag is ignored.
6546
6547 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6548 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6549 The converted value is padded on the right with
6550 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6551 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6552
6553 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6554 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6555
6556 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6557 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6558 a space if both are used.
6559
6560 field-width
6561 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6562 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6563 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6564 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6565 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6566 conversion the count is in cells.
6567
6568 .precision
6569 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6570 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6571 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6572 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6573 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6574 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6575 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6576 string for S conversions.
6577 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6578 the decimal point.
6579
6580 type
6581 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6582 be applied, see below.
6583
6584 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6585 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6586 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6587 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6588 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6589 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6590 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6591< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6592 "width" bytes.
6593
6594 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6595
6596 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6597 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6598 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6599 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6600 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6601 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6602 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6603 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6604 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6605 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6606 zeros.
6607 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6608 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6609 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6610 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6611 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6612 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6613 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6614 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6615 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6616
6617 i alias for d
6618 D alias for ld
6619 U alias for lu
6620 O alias for lo
6621
6622 *printf-c*
6623 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6624 resulting character is written.
6625
6626 *printf-s*
6627 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6628 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6629 specified are used.
6630 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6631 automatically converted to text with the same format
6632 as ":echo".
6633 *printf-S*
6634 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6635 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6636 number specified are used.
6637
6638 *printf-f* *E807*
6639 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6640 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6641 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6642 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6643 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6644 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6645 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6646 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6647 Example: >
6648 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6649< 12.12
6650 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6651 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6652
6653 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6654 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6655 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6656 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6657 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6658
6659 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6660 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6661 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6662 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6663 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6664 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6665 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6666 results in 1.0e7.
6667
6668 *printf-%*
6669 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6670 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6671
6672 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6673 accepted and automatically converted.
6674 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6675 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6676 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6677
6678 *E766* *E767*
6679 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6680 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6681 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6682
6683
6684prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6685 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6686 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6687
6688 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6689 string is returned.
6690
6691 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6692 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6693
6694< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6695
6696
6697prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6698 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6699 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6700 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6701
6702 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6703 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6704 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6705 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6706 line.
6707 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6708 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6709 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6710 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6711 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6712 if the user only typed Enter.
6713 Example: >
6714 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6715 func s:TextEntered(text)
6716 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6717 stopinsert
6718 close
6719 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006720 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006721 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6722 set nomodified
6723 endif
6724 endfunc
6725
6726< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6727 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6728
6729< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6730
6731prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6732 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6733 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6734 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6735
6736 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6737 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6738 as in any buffer.
6739
6740 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6741 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6742
6743< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6744
6745prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6746 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6747 {text} to end in a space.
6748 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6749 "prompt". Example: >
6750 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6751<
6752 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6753 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6754
6755< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6756
6757prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6758
6759pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6760 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6761 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6762 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6763 height nr of items visible
6764 width screen cells
6765 row top screen row (0 first row)
6766 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6767 size total nr of items
6768 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6769
6770 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6771 |CompleteChanged|.
6772
6773pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6774 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6775 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6776 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6777 popup menu.
6778
6779py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6780 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6781 converted to Vim data structures.
6782 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6783 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6784 'encoding').
6785 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6786 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6787 keys converted to strings.
6788 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6789 to {expr}.
6790
6791 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6792 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6793
6794< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6795
6796 *E858* *E859*
6797pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6798 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6799 converted to Vim data structures.
6800 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6801 copied though).
6802 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6803 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6804 non-string keys result in error.
6805 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6806 to {expr}.
6807
6808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6809 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6810
6811< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6812
6813pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6814 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6815 converted to Vim data structures.
6816 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6817 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6818
6819 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6820 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6821
6822< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6823 |+python3| feature}
6824
6825rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6826 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6827 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6828 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6829 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6830 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6831 and updated.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006832 Returns -1 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006833
6834 Examples: >
6835 :echo rand()
6836 :let seed = srand()
6837 :echo rand(seed)
6838 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6839<
6840
6841 *E726* *E727*
6842range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6843 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6844 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6845 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6846 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6847 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6848 producing a value past {max}).
6849 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6850 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6851 start this is an error.
6852 Examples: >
6853 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6854 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6855 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6856 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6857 range(0) " []
6858 range(2, 0) " error!
6859<
6860 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6861 GetExpr()->range()
6862<
6863
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01006864readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]]) *readblob()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006865 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01006866 If {offset} is specified, read the file from the specified
6867 offset. If it is a negative value, it is used as an offset
6868 from the end of the file. E.g., to read the last 12 bytes: >
6869 readblob('file.bin', -12)
6870< If {size} is specified, only the specified size will be read.
6871 E.g. to read the first 100 bytes of a file: >
6872 readblob('file.bin', 0, 100)
6873< If {size} is -1 or omitted, the whole data starting from
6874 {offset} will be read.
K.Takata43625762022-10-20 13:28:51 +01006875 This can be also used to read the data from a character device
6876 on Unix when {size} is explicitly set. Only if the device
6877 supports seeking {offset} can be used. Otherwise it should be
6878 zero. E.g. to read 10 bytes from a serial console: >
6879 readblob('/dev/ttyS0', 0, 10)
6880< When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006881 the result is an empty |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar5b2a3d72022-10-21 11:25:30 +01006882 When the offset is beyond the end of the file the result is an
6883 empty blob.
6884 When trying to read more bytes than are available the result
6885 is truncated.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006886 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6887
6888
6889readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6890 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6891 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6892 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6893 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6894 argument below for changing the sort order.
6895
6896 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6897 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6898 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6899 be handled.
6900 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6901 added to the list.
6902 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6903 to the list.
6904 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6905 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6906 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6907 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6908 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6909< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6910 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006911< *E857*
6912 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006913 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6914 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6915
6916 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6917 Valid values are:
6918 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6919 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6920 each character, technically, using
6921 strcmp()) (default)
6922 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6923 using strcasecmp())
6924 "collate" sort using the collation order
6925 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6926 (technically using strcoll())
6927 Other values are silently ignored.
6928
6929 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6930 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6931 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6932< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6933 function! s:tree(dir)
6934 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6935 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006936 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006937 endfunction
6938 echo s:tree(".")
6939<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006940 Returns an empty List on error.
6941
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006942 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6943 GetDirName()->readdir()
6944<
6945readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6946 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6947 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6948 information in {directory}.
6949 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6950 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6951 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6952 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6953 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6954 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6955 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6956 argument, see |readdir()|.
6957
6958 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6959 following items:
6960 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6961 name Name of the entry.
6962 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6963 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6964 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6965 type Type of the entry.
6966 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6967 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6968 Other symlink "link"
6969 On MS-Windows:
6970 Normal file "file"
6971 Directory "dir"
6972 Junction "junction"
6973 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6974 Other symlink "link"
6975 Other reparse point "reparse"
6976 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6977 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6978 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6979 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6980 itself because of performance reasons.
6981
6982 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6983 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6984 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6985 be handled.
6986 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6987 added to the list.
6988 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6989 to the list.
6990 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6991 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6992 of the entry.
6993 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6994 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6995 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6996<
6997 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6998 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6999 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007000<
7001 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7002 GetDirName()->readdirex()
7003<
7004
7005 *readfile()*
7006readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
7007 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
7008 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
7009 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
7010 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
7011 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
7012 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
7013 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
7014 added.
7015 - No CR characters are removed.
7016 Otherwise:
7017 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
7018 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
7019 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
7020 removed from the text.
7021 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
7022 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
7023 lines of a file: >
7024 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
7025 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
7026 :endfor
7027< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
7028 are returned, or as many as there are.
7029 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
7030 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
7031 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
7032 file into a buffer if you need to.
7033 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
7034 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
7035 unmodified.
7036 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
7037 the result is an empty list.
7038 Also see |writefile()|.
7039
7040 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7041 GetFileName()->readfile()
7042
7043reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
7044 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
7045 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
7046 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007047 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007048
7049 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
7050 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
7051 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
7052 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
7053
7054 Examples: >
7055 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
7056 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
7057 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
7058 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
7059<
7060 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7061 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
7062
7063
7064reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
7065 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
7066 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
7067 See |@|.
7068
7069reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
7070 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
7071 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
7072
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007073reltime()
7074reltime({start})
7075reltime({start}, {end}) *reltime()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007076 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
7077 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
7078 list<any> can be used.
7079 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007080 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float. For
7081 example, to see the time spent in function Work(): >
7082 var startTime = reltime()
7083 Work()
7084 echo startTime->reltime()->reltimestr()
7085<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007086 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time (the
Bram Moolenaareb490412022-06-28 13:44:46 +01007087 representation is system-dependent, it can not be used as the
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007088 wall-clock time, see |localtime()| for that).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007089 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
7090 specified in the argument.
7091 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
7092 and {end}.
7093
7094 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007095 reltime(). If there is an error an empty List is returned in
7096 legacy script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007097
7098 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7099 GetStart()->reltime()
7100<
7101 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7102
7103reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
7104 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
7105 Example: >
7106 let start = reltime()
7107 call MyFunction()
7108 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
7109< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
7110 Also see |profiling|.
7111 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
7112 script an error is given.
7113
7114 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7115 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
7116
7117< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7118
7119reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
7120 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
7121 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
7122 microseconds. Example: >
7123 let start = reltime()
7124 call MyFunction()
7125 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
7126< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
7127 The accuracy depends on the system.
7128 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
7129 can use split() to remove it. >
7130 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
7131< Also see |profiling|.
7132 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
7133 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
7134
7135 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7136 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
7137
7138< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7139
7140 *remote_expr()* *E449*
7141remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007142 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7143 string, also see |{server}|.
7144
7145 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
7146 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
7147 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
7148 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
7149 "\n").
7150
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007151 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
7152 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
7153 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007154
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007155 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
7156 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007157
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007158 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7159 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7160 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7161 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
7162 and the result will be the empty string.
7163
7164 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
7165 independent of a function currently being active. Except
7166 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
7167 arguments can be evaluated.
7168
7169 Examples: >
7170 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
7171 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
7172<
7173 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7174 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
7175
7176remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
7177 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007178 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007179 This works like: >
7180 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
7181< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
7182 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
7183 to bring itself to the foreground.
7184 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
7185 like foreground() does.
7186 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7187
7188 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7189 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
7190
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01007191< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007192 Win32 console version}
7193
7194
7195remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
7196 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
7197 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
7198 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
7199 name of a variable.
7200 Returns zero if none are available.
7201 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
7202 See also |clientserver|.
7203 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7204 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7205 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007206 :let repl = ""
7207 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007208
7209< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7210 ServerId()->remote_peek()
7211
7212remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
7213 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
7214 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007215 reply is available. Returns an empty string, if a reply is
7216 not available or on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007217 See also |clientserver|.
7218 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7219 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7220 Example: >
7221 :echo remote_read(id)
7222
7223< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7224 ServerId()->remote_read()
7225<
7226 *remote_send()* *E241*
7227remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007228 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7229 string, also see |{server}|.
7230
7231 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
7232 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
7233 |:map|.
7234
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007235 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
7236 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
7237 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007238
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007239 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7240 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7241 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7242
7243 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
7244 up the display.
7245 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007246 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007247 \ remote_read(serverid)
7248
7249 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
7250 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007251 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007252 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
7253<
7254 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7255 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
7256<
7257 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
7258remote_startserver({name})
7259 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
7260 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
7261
7262 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7263 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
7264
7265< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7266
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007267remove({list}, {idx})
7268remove({list}, {idx}, {end}) *remove()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007269 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
7270 return the item.
7271 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7272 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
7273 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
7274 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
7275 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007276 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007277 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007278 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007279 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7280<
7281 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
7282
7283 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7284 mylist->remove(idx)
7285
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007286remove({blob}, {idx})
7287remove({blob}, {idx}, {end})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007288 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
7289 return the byte.
7290 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7291 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
7292 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
7293 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007294 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007295 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007296 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007297 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7298
7299remove({dict}, {key})
7300 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
7301 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007302 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007303< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007304 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007305
7306rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
7307 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
7308 should also work to move files across file systems. The
7309 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
7310 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
7311 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
7312 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7313
7314 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7315 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
7316
7317repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
7318 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
7319 result. Example: >
7320 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
7321< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +01007322 When {expr} is a |List| or a |Blob| the result is {expr}
7323 concatenated {count} times. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007324 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
7325< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
7326
7327 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7328 mylist->repeat(count)
7329
7330resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
7331 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
7332 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
7333 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
7334 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
7335 removed, return {filename}.
7336 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
7337 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
7338 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
7339 stopped after 100 iterations.
7340 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
7341 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
7342 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
7343 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
7344 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
7345
7346 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7347 GetName()->resolve()
7348
7349reverse({object}) *reverse()*
7350 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
7351 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
7352 Returns {object}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007353 Returns zero if {object} is not a List or a Blob.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007354 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
7355 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
7356< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7357 mylist->reverse()
7358
7359round({expr}) *round()*
7360 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
7361 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
7362 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
7363 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007364 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007365 Examples: >
7366 echo round(0.456)
7367< 0.0 >
7368 echo round(4.5)
7369< 5.0 >
7370 echo round(-4.5)
7371< -5.0
7372
7373 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7374 Compute()->round()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007375
7376rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
7377 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
7378 converted to Vim data structures.
7379 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
7380 are copied though).
7381 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
7382 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
7383 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
7384 "Object#to_s" method.
7385 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7386 to {expr}.
7387
7388 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7389 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
7390
7391< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
7392
7393screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
7394 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
7395 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
7396 attribute at other positions.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007397 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007398
7399 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7400 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
7401
7402screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
7403 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
7404 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
7405 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
7406 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
7407 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
7408 encodings it may only be the first byte.
7409 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7410 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
7411
7412 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7413 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
7414
7415screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
7416 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
7417 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
7418 composing characters on top of the base character.
7419 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7420 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
7421
7422 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7423 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
7424
7425screencol() *screencol()*
7426 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
7427 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
7428 This function is mainly used for testing.
7429
7430 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
7431 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
7432 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
7433 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
7434 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007435 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007436 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
7437 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
7438<
7439screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
7440 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
7441 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
7442 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
7443 The Dict has these members:
7444 row screen row
7445 col first screen column
7446 endcol last screen column
7447 curscol cursor screen column
7448 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
7449 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
7450 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
7451 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
7452 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
7453 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
7454 width character it would be the same as "col".
7455 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
7456 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
7457 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
7458 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007459 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
7460 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007461 Returns an empty Dict if {winid} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007462
7463 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7464 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
7465
7466screenrow() *screenrow()*
7467 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
7468 cursor. The top line has number one.
7469 This function is mainly used for testing.
7470 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
7471
7472 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7473
7474screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7475 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7476 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7477 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7478 characters.
7479 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7480 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7481
7482 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7483 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7484<
7485 *search()*
7486search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7487 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7488 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7489
7490 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7491 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7492 move. No error message is given.
7493
7494 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7495 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7496 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7497 'e' move to the End of the match
7498 'n' do Not move the cursor
7499 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7500 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7501 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7502 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7503 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7504 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7505
7506 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7507 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7508 flag.
7509
7510 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7511
7512 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7513 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7514 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7515 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01007516 search starts one column after the start of the match. This
7517 matters for overlapping matches. See |cpo-c|. You can also
7518 insert "\ze" to change where the match ends, see |/\ze|.
7519
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007520 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7521 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7522 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7523 file).
7524
7525 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7526 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7527 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7528 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7529 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7530< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7531 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7532 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01007533 *E1285* *E1286* *E1287* *E1288* *E1289*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007534 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7535 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7536 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7537 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7538 giving the argument.
7539 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7540
7541 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7542 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7543 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7544 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7545 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7546 function reference or a lambda.
7547 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7548 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7549 and -1 returned.
7550 *search()-sub-match*
7551 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7552 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7553 whole pattern did match.
7554 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7555
7556 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7557 flag is used.
7558
7559 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7560 :let n = 1
7561 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007562 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007563 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7564 : " first search to find match at start of file
7565 : normal G$
7566 : let flags = "w"
7567 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7568 : s/foo/bar/g
7569 : let flags = "W"
7570 : endwhile
7571 : update " write the file if modified
7572 : let n = n + 1
7573 :endwhile
7574<
7575 Example for using some flags: >
7576 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7577< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7578 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7579 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7580 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7581 line:
7582 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7583 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7584 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7585 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7586 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7587
7588 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7589 GetPattern()->search()
7590
7591searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7592 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7593 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7594 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7595
7596 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7597 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7598
7599 key type meaning ~
7600 current |Number| current position of match;
7601 0 if the cursor position is
7602 before the first match
7603 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7604 "pos", otherwise 0
7605 total |Number| total count of matches found
7606 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7607 1: recomputing was timed out
7608 2: max count exceeded
7609
7610 For {options} see further down.
7611
7612 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7613 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7614 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7615 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7616 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7617
7618 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7619 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7620
7621 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7622 " to 1)
7623 let result = searchcount()
7624<
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01007625 The function is useful to add the count to 'statusline': >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007626 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7627 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7628 if empty(result)
7629 return ''
7630 endif
7631 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7632 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7633 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7634 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7635 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7636 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7637 \ result.current, result.total)
7638 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7639 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7640 \ result.current, result.total)
7641 endif
7642 endif
7643 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7644 \ result.current, result.total)
7645 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007646 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007647
7648 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7649 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007650 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007651 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7652<
7653 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7654 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7655
7656 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7657 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7658 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7659 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7660 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7661 call searchcount(#{
7662 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7663 redrawstatus
7664 endif
7665 endfunction
7666<
7667 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7668 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7669
7670 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7671 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7672 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7673
7674 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7675 " search again
7676 call searchcount()
7677<
7678 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7679 key type meaning ~
7680 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7681 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7682 otherwise returns the last
7683 computed result (when |n| or
7684 |N| was used when "S" is not
7685 in 'shortmess', or this
7686 function was called).
7687 (default: |TRUE|)
7688 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7689 and different with |@/|.
7690 this works as same as the
7691 below command is executed
7692 before calling this function >
7693 let @/ = pattern
7694< (default: |@/|)
7695 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7696 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7697 for recomputing the result
7698 (default: 0)
7699 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7700 limit. max count of matched
7701 text while recomputing the
7702 result. if search exceeded
7703 total count, "total" value
7704 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7705 (default: 99)
7706 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7707 when recomputing the result.
7708 this changes "current" result
7709 value. see |cursor()|,
7710 |getpos()|
7711 (default: cursor's position)
7712
7713 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7714 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7715<
7716searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7717 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7718
7719 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7720 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7721 first match in the function.
7722
7723 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7724 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7725 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7726
7727 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7728 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7729 Example: >
7730 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7731 echo getline('.')
7732 endif
7733<
7734 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7735 GetName()->searchdecl()
7736<
7737 *searchpair()*
7738searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7739 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7740 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7741 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7742 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7743 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7744 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7745 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7746 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7747 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7748 given.
7749
7750 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7751 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7752 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7753 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7754 typical use is: >
7755 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7756< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7757
7758 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7759 |search()|. Additionally:
7760 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7761 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7762 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7763 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7764 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7765 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7766
7767 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7768 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7769 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7770 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7771 or a string.
7772 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7773 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7774 and -1 returned.
7775 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7776 Anything else makes the function fail.
7777 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7778 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7779
7780 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7781
7782 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7783 patterns are used like it's on.
7784
7785 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7786 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7787 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7788 if 1
7789 if 2
7790 endif 2
7791 endif 1
7792< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7793 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7794 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7795 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7796 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7797 "endif 2".
7798 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7799 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7800 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7801 the matching start.
7802
7803 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7804
7805 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7806 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7807
7808< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7809 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7810 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7811 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7812 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7813 match.
7814 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7815
7816 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7817
7818< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7819 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7820 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7821
7822 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7823 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7824<
7825 *searchpairpos()*
7826searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7827 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7828 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7829 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7830 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7831 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7832 returns [0, 0]. >
7833
7834 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7835<
7836 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7837
7838 *searchpos()*
7839searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7840 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7841 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7842 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7843 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7844 returns [0, 0].
7845 Example: >
7846 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7847
7848< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7849 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7850 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7851< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7852 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7853
7854 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7855 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7856
7857server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7858 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7859 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7860 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7861 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7862 Note:
7863 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7864 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7865 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7866 See also |clientserver|.
7867 Example: >
7868 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7869
7870< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7871 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7872<
7873serverlist() *serverlist()*
7874 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7875 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7876 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7877 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7878 Example: >
7879 :echo serverlist()
7880<
7881setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7882 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7883 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7884
7885 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7886 |bufload()| if needed.
7887
7888 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7889 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7890
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00007891 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a List of strings
7892 to set multiple lines. If the List extends below the last
7893 line then those lines are added. If the List is empty then
7894 nothing is changed and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007895
7896 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7897
7898 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7899 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7900 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7901 added below the last line.
7902
7903 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7904 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7905 error is given.
7906 On success 0 is returned.
7907
7908 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7909 third argument: >
7910 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7911
7912setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7913 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7914 {val}.
7915 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7916 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7917 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7918 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7919 The {varname} argument is a string.
7920 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7921 Examples: >
7922 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7923 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7924< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7925
7926 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7927 third argument: >
7928 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7929
7930
7931setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7932 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7933 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7934 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7935 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7936 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7937
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007938< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007939 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7940 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7941 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7942 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7943 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7944 the character width in screen cells.
7945 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7946 range overlaps with another.
7947 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7948
7949 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7950 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7951
7952 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7953 setcellwidths([]);
7954< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7955 the effect for known emoji characters.
7956
7957setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7958 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7959 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7960
7961 Example:
7962 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7963 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7964< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7965 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7966< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7967
7968 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7969 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7970
7971setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7972 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7973 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7974
7975 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7976 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7977 character search
7978 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7979 0 for backward
7980 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7981 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7982 character search
7983
7984 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7985 from a script: >
7986 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7987 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7988 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7989< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7990
7991 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7992 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7993
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01007994setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) *setcmdline()*
7995 Set the command line to {str} and set the cursor position to
7996 {pos}.
7997 If {pos} is omitted, the cursor is positioned after the text.
7998 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
7999 line.
8000
8001 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8002 GetText()->setcmdline()
8003
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008004setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
8005 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
8006 {pos}. The first position is 1.
8007 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
8008 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
8009 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
8010 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
8011 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
8012 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
8013 before inserting the resulting text.
8014 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
8015 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01008016 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
8017 line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008018
8019 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8020 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
8021
8022setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
8023setcursorcharpos({list})
8024 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
8025 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
8026
8027 Example:
8028 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
8029 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
8030< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
8031 call cursor(4, 3)
8032< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
8033
8034 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8035 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
8036
8037
8038setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
8039 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
8040 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
8041
8042< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
8043 See also |expr-env|.
8044
8045 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8046 second argument: >
8047 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
8048
8049setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
8050 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
8051 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
8052 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
8053 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
8054 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
8055 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
8056 characters are not supported.
8057
8058 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
8059 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
8060 would do the same thing.
8061
8062 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
8063
8064 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8065 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
8066<
8067 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
8068
8069
8070setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
8071 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
8072 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
8073 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
8074
8075 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8076 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
8077 added below the last line.
8078 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00008079 converted to a String. When {text} is an empty List then
8080 nothing is changed and FALSE is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008081
8082 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
8083 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
8084 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
8085
8086 Example: >
8087 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
8088
8089< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
8090 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
8091 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
8092< This is equivalent to: >
8093 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
8094 : call setline(n, l)
8095 :endfor
8096
8097< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
8098
8099 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8100 second argument: >
8101 GetText()->setline(lnum)
8102
8103setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
8104 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
8105 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8106 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
8107
8108 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
8109 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
8110 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
8111 Also see |location-list|.
8112
8113 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
8114
8115 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8116 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
8117 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
8118
8119 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8120 second argument: >
8121 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
8122
8123setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
8124 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
8125 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
8126 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
8127 example for |getmatches()|.
8128 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
8129 window ID instead of the current window.
8130
8131 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8132 GetMatches()->setmatches()
8133<
8134 *setpos()*
8135setpos({expr}, {list})
8136 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
8137 . the cursor
8138 'x mark x
8139
8140 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
8141 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
8142 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
8143
8144 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
8145 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
8146 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
8147 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
8148 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
8149 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
8150 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
8151 Does not change the jumplist.
8152
8153 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
8154 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
8155 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
8156 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
8157
8158 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
8159 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
8160 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
8161 character.
8162
8163 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
8164 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
8165 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
8166 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
8167 mark position it is not used.
8168
8169 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
8170 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
8171 before '>.
8172
8173 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
8174 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
8175
8176 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
8177
8178 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
8179 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
8180 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
8181 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
8182 |winrestview()|.
8183
8184 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8185 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
8186
8187setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
8188 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
8189
8190 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8191 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
8192 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
8193 {what}.
8194 *setqflist-what*
8195 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
8196 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
8197 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
8198 entries:
8199
8200 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
8201 buffer
8202 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
8203 present or it is invalid.
8204 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
8205 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
8206 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008207 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008208 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
8209 col column number
8210 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
8211 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008212 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008213 nr error number
8214 text description of the error
8215 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
8216 valid recognized error message
8217
8218 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
8219 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
8220 locate a matching error line.
8221 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
8222 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
8223 item will not be handled as an error line.
8224 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
8225 be used.
8226 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
8227 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
8228 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
8229 cleared.
8230 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
8231 |getqflist()| returns.
8232
8233 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
8234 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
8235 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
8236 new list is created.
8237
8238 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
8239 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
8240 clear the list: >
8241 :call setqflist([], 'r')
8242<
8243 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
8244 freed.
8245
8246 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
8247 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
8248 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
8249 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
8250 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
8251
8252 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
8253 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
8254 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
8255 "lines". If this is not present, then the
8256 'errorformat' option value is used.
8257 See |quickfix-parse|
8258 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
8259 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
8260 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
8261 then the last entry in the list is set as the
8262 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
8263 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
8264 argument.
8265 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
8266 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
8267 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
8268 See |quickfix-parse|
8269 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
8270 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
8271 the last quickfix list.
8272 quickfixtextfunc
8273 function to get the text to display in the
8274 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
8275 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
8276 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
8277 of how to write the function and an example.
8278 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
8279 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
8280 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
8281 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
8282 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
8283 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
8284 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
8285 specify the list.
8286
8287 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
8288 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
8289 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
8290 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
8291<
8292 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8293
8294 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
8295 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
8296 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
8297
8298 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8299 second argument: >
8300 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
8301<
8302 *setreg()*
8303setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
8304 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
8305 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
8306 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
8307 {regname} must be one character.
8308
8309 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
8310 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
8311 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
8312 then the value is appended.
8313
8314 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
8315 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
8316 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
8317 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
8318 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
8319 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
8320 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
8321 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
8322
8323 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
8324 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
8325 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
8326 mode is never selected automatically.
8327 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8328
8329 *E883*
8330 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
8331 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
8332 items act like empty strings.
8333
8334 Examples: >
8335 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
8336 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
8337 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
8338 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
8339
8340< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
8341 register: >
8342 :let var_a = getreginfo()
8343 :call setreg('a', var_a)
8344< or: >
8345 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
8346 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
8347 ....
8348 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
8349< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
8350 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
8351 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
8352 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
8353
8354 You can also change the type of a register by appending
8355 nothing: >
8356 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
8357
8358< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8359 second argument: >
8360 GetText()->setreg('a')
8361
8362settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
8363 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
8364 |t:var|
8365 The {varname} argument is a string.
8366 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8367 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
8368 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
8369 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
8370 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8371
8372 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8373 third argument: >
8374 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
8375
8376settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
8377 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
8378 {val}.
8379 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
8380 use |setwinvar()|.
8381 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8382 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
8383 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8384 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
8385 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
8386 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
8387 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
8388 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
8389 Examples: >
8390 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
8391 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
8392< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8393
8394 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8395 fourth argument: >
8396 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
8397
8398settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
8399 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
8400 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8401
8402 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
8403 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
8404 stack.
8405 *E962*
8406 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
8407 argument:
8408 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
8409 stack is replaced.
8410 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
8411 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
8412 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
8413 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
8414 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
8415
8416 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
8417 stack after the modification.
8418
8419 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8420
8421 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
8422 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
8423 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
8424
8425< Save and restore the tag stack: >
8426 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
8427 " do something else
8428 call settagstack(1003, stack)
8429 unlet stack
8430<
8431 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8432 second argument: >
8433 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
8434
8435setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
8436 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
8437 Examples: >
8438 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
8439 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
8440
8441< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8442 third argument: >
8443 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
8444
8445sha256({string}) *sha256()*
8446 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
8447 checksum of {string}.
8448
8449 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8450 GetText()->sha256()
8451
8452< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
8453
8454shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
8455 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
8456 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008457 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008458 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
8459 quotes.
8460 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
8461 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
8462 {string}.
8463 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
8464 replace all "'" with "'\''".
8465
8466 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
8467 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
8468 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
8469 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
8470 command.
8471
8472 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
8473 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
8474 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
8475 even when inside single quotes.
8476
8477 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
8478 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
8479 escaped a second time.
8480
8481 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
8482 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
8483 character inside single quotes.
8484
8485 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008486 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008487< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8488 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008489 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008490< See also |::S|.
8491
8492 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8493 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8494
8495shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8496 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8497 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8498 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8499 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8500 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8501
8502 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8503 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8504 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8505 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8506
8507 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8508 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8509
8510sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8511
8512
8513simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8514 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8515 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8516 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8517 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8518 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8519 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8520 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8521 standard).
8522 Example: >
8523 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8524< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8525 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8526 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8527 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8528 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8529
8530 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8531 GetName()->simplify()
8532
8533sin({expr}) *sin()*
8534 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8535 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008536 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008537 Examples: >
8538 :echo sin(100)
8539< -0.506366 >
8540 :echo sin(-4.01)
8541< 0.763301
8542
8543 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8544 Compute()->sin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008545
8546
8547sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8548 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8549 [-inf, inf].
8550 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008551 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008552 Examples: >
8553 :echo sinh(0.5)
8554< 0.521095 >
8555 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8556< -1.026517
8557
8558 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8559 Compute()->sinh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008560
8561
8562slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8563 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8564 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8565 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8566 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8567 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8568 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008569 Returns an empty value if {start} or {end} are invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008570
8571 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8572 GetList()->slice(offset)
8573
8574
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008575sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008576 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8577
8578 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8579 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8580
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01008581< When {how} is omitted or is a string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008582 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8583 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8584 current buffer use |:sort|.
8585
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008586 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8587 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8588 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008589
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008590 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008591 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8592 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8593 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8594 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8595 case. Example: >
8596 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8597 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8598 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8599< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8600>
8601 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8602 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8603 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8604< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8605 This does not work properly on Mac.
8606
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008607 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008608 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8609 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8610 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8611
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008612 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008613 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8614 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8615
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008616 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008617 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8618
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008619 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008620 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8621 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8622 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8623 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8624
8625 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8626 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8627
8628 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8629 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8630 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8631 same order as they were originally.
8632
8633 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8634 mylist->sort()
8635
8636< Also see |uniq()|.
8637
8638 Example: >
8639 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8640 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8641 endfunc
8642 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8643< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8644 ignores overflow: >
8645 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8646 return a:i1 - a:i2
8647 endfunc
8648< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8649 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8650<
8651sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8652 Stop playing all sounds.
8653
8654 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8655 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8656
8657 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8658
8659 *sound_playevent()*
8660sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8661 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8662 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8663 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8664 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8665 call sound_playevent('bell')
8666< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8667 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8668 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
Yee Cheng Chin4314e4f2022-10-08 13:50:05 +01008669 On macOS, {name} refers to files located in
8670 /System/Library/Sounds (e.g. "Tink"). It will also work for
8671 custom installed sounds in folders like ~/Library/Sounds.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008672
8673 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8674 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8675 argument is the status:
8676 0 sound was played to the end
8677 1 sound was interrupted
8678 2 error occurred after sound started
8679 Example: >
8680 func Callback(id, status)
8681 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8682 endfunc
8683 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8684
8685< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8686
8687 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8688 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8689
8690 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8691 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8692
8693< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8694
8695 *sound_playfile()*
8696sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8697 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8698 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8699 with this command: >
8700 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8701
8702< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8703 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8704
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008705< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008706
8707
8708sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8709 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8710 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8711
8712 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8713 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8714
8715 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8716 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8717
8718 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8719 soundid->sound_stop()
8720
8721< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8722
8723 *soundfold()*
8724soundfold({word})
8725 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8726 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8727 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8728 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8729 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8730 the method can be quite slow.
8731
8732 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8733 GetWord()->soundfold()
8734<
8735 *spellbadword()*
8736spellbadword([{sentence}])
8737 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8738 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8739 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8740 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8741
8742 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8743 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8744 result is an empty string.
8745
8746 The return value is a list with two items:
8747 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8748 - The type of the spelling error:
8749 "bad" spelling mistake
8750 "rare" rare word
8751 "local" word only valid in another region
8752 "caps" word should start with Capital
8753 Example: >
8754 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8755< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8756
8757 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8758 of 'spelllang' are used.
8759
8760 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8761 GetText()->spellbadword()
8762<
8763 *spellsuggest()*
8764spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8765 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8766 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8767 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8768
8769 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8770 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8771 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8772
8773 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8774 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8775 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8776 replace a line.
8777
8778 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8779 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8780 although it may appear capitalized.
8781
8782 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8783 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8784
8785 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8786 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8787
8788split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8789 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8790 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8791 item.
8792 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8793 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8794 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8795 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8796 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8797 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8798 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8799 Example: >
8800 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8801< To split a string in individual characters: >
8802 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8803< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8804 the end of the pattern: >
8805 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8806< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8807 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8808 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8809< The opposite function is |join()|.
8810
8811 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8812 GetString()->split()
8813
8814sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8815 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8816 |Float|.
8817 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008818 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number). Returns 0.0 if
8819 {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008820 Examples: >
8821 :echo sqrt(100)
8822< 10.0 >
8823 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8824< nan
8825 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8826
8827 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8828 Compute()->sqrt()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008829
8830
8831srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8832 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8833 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8834 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8835 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8836 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8837 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8838 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8839
8840 Examples: >
8841 :let seed = srand()
8842 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8843 :echo rand(seed)
8844
8845state([{what}]) *state()*
8846 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8847 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8848 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8849 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8850 Yes: then do it right away.
8851 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8852 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8853 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8854 messages and callbacks).
8855 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8856 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8857 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8858 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8859 Also see |mode()|.
8860
8861 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8862 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8863 if state('s') == ''
8864 " screen has not scrolled
8865<
8866 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8867 something is busy:
8868 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8869 stuffed command
8870 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8871 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8872 x executing an autocommand
8873 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8874 ch_readraw() when reading json
8875 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8876 |f| or a count
8877 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8878 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8879 s screen has scrolled for messages
8880
8881str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8882 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8883 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8884 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8885 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8886 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8887 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8888 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8889 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8890 thousand.
8891 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8892 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8893 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8894 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8895 |substitute()|: >
8896 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8897<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008898 Returns 0.0 if the conversion fails.
8899
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008900 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8901 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008902
8903str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8904 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8905 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8906 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8907 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8908< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8909
8910 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8911 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8912 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8913 properly: >
8914 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8915
8916< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8917 GetString()->str2list()
8918
8919
8920str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8921 Convert string {string} to a number.
8922 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8923 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8924 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8925
8926 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8927 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8928 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8929 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8930<
8931 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8932 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8933 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8934 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8935 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8936
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008937 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8938
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008939 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8940 GetText()->str2nr()
8941
8942
8943strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8944 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8945 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8946 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8947 composing characters separately.
8948
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008949 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8950
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008951 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8952
8953 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8954 GetText()->strcharlen()
8955
8956
8957strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8958 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8959 of byte index and length.
8960 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8961 counted separately.
8962 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8963 similar to |slice()|.
8964 When a character index is used where a character does not
8965 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8966 example: >
8967 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8968< results in 'a'.
8969
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008970 Returns an empty string on error.
8971
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008972 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8973 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8974
8975
8976strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8977 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8978 in String {string}.
8979 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8980 counted separately.
8981 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8982 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8983
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008984 Returns zero on error.
8985
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008986 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8987
8988 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8989 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8990 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8991 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8992 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8993 endfunction
8994 else
8995 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8996 if a:skipcc
8997 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8998 else
8999 return strchars(a:str)
9000 endif
9001 endfunction
9002 endif
9003<
9004 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9005 GetText()->strchars()
9006
9007strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
9008 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9009 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
9010 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
9011 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
9012 matters for Tab characters.
9013 The option settings of the current window are used. This
9014 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
9015 'tabstop' and 'display'.
9016 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9017 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009018 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009019 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
9020
9021 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9022 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
9023
9024strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
9025 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
9026 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
9027 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
9028 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
9029 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
9030 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
9031 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
9032 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
9033 Examples: >
9034 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
9035 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
9036 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
9037 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
9038 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
9039 Show mod time of file.c.
9040< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9041 :if exists("*strftime")
9042
9043< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9044 GetFormat()->strftime()
9045
9046strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01009047 Get a Number corresponding to the character at {index} in
9048 {str}. This uses a zero-based character index, not a byte
9049 index. Composing characters are considered separate
9050 characters here. Use |nr2char()| to convert the Number to a
9051 String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009052 Returns -1 if {index} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009053 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
9054
9055 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9056 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
9057
9058stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
9059 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9060 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
9061 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
9062 This can be used to find a second match: >
9063 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
9064 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
9065< The search is done case-sensitive.
9066 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9067 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9068 See also |strridx()|.
9069 Examples: >
9070 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
9071 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
9072 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
9073< *strstr()* *strchr()*
9074 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
9075 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
9076
9077 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9078 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
9079<
9080 *string()*
9081string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
9082 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
9083 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
9084 {expr} type result ~
9085 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
9086 Number 123
9087 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
9088 Funcref function('name')
9089 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
9090 List [item, item]
9091 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
9092
9093 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
9094 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
9095 will then fail.
9096
9097 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9098 mylist->string()
9099
9100< Also see |strtrans()|.
9101
9102
9103strlen({string}) *strlen()*
9104 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
9105 {string} in bytes.
9106 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009107 For other types an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009108 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
9109 |strchars()|.
9110 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9111
9112 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9113 GetString()->strlen()
9114
9115strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
9116 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
9117 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
9118 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
9119 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
9120 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
9121 following composing characters).
9122 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
9123 |strcharpart()|.
9124
9125 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
9126 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
9127 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
9128 end of the {src}. >
9129 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
9130 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
9131 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
9132 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
9133
9134< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
9135 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
9136 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
9137<
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009138 Returns an empty string on error.
9139
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009140 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9141 GetText()->strpart(5)
9142
9143strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
9144 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
9145 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
9146 the format specified in {format}.
9147
9148 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
9149 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
9150 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
9151 matters.
9152
9153 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
9154 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
9155 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
9156 result.
9157
9158 See also |strftime()|.
9159 Examples: >
9160 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
9161< 862156163 >
9162 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
9163< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
9164 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
9165< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
9166
9167 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9168 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
9169<
9170 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9171 :if exists("*strptime")
9172
9173strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
9174 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9175 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
9176 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
9177 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
9178 match: >
9179 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
9180 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
9181< The search is done case-sensitive.
9182 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9183 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9184 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
9185 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
9186 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
9187< *strrchr()*
9188 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
9189 function strrchr().
9190
9191 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9192 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
9193
9194strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
9195 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
9196 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
9197 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
9198 echo strtrans(@a)
9199< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
9200 starting a new line.
9201
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009202 Returns an empty string on error.
9203
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009204 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9205 GetString()->strtrans()
9206
9207strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
9208 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9209 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
9210 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
9211 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9212 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009213 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009214 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
9215
9216 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9217 GetString()->strwidth()
9218
9219submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
9220 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
9221 substitute() function.
9222 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
9223 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
9224 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
9225 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
9226 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
9227
9228 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
9229 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
9230 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
9231 text.
9232 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
9233 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
9234 items, since there are no real line breaks.
9235
9236 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
9237 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
9238
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009239 Returns an empty string or list on error.
9240
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009241 Examples: >
9242 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
9243 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
9244< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
9245 A line break is included as a newline character.
9246
9247 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9248 GetNr()->submatch()
9249
9250substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
9251 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
9252 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
9253 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
9254 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
9255
9256 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
9257 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
9258 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
9259 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
9260 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
9261 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
9262 used.
9263
9264 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
9265 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
9266 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
9267 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
9268
9269 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
9270 unmodified.
9271
9272 Example: >
9273 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
9274< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
9275 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
9276< results in "TESTING".
9277
9278 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
9279 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
9280 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009281 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009282
9283< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
9284 optional argument. Example: >
9285 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
9286< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
9287 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
9288 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009289 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009290
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009291< Returns an empty string on error.
9292
9293 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009294 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
9295
9296swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
9297 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
9298 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
9299 version Vim version
9300 user user name
9301 host host name
9302 fname original file name
9303 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
9304 file
9305 mtime last modification time in seconds
9306 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
9307 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
9308 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
9309 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
9310 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
9311 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
9312 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
9313 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
9314
9315 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9316 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
9317
9318swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
9319 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
9320 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9321 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
9322 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
9323 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
9324
9325 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9326 GetBufname()->swapname()
9327
9328synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
9329 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
9330 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
9331 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
9332 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
9333
9334 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
9335 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
9336 Note that when the position is after the last character,
9337 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
9338 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9339
9340 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
9341 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
9342 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
9343 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
9344 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
9345 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
9346 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
9347
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009348 Returns zero on error.
9349
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009350 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
9351 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
9352<
9353
9354synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
9355 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
9356 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
9357 about a syntax item.
9358 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
9359 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
9360 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
9361 used (GUI, cterm or term).
9362 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
9363 {what} result
9364 "name" the name of the syntax item
9365 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
9366 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
9367 term: empty string)
9368 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
9369 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
9370 |highlight-font|
9371 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
9372 |highlight-guisp|
9373 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
9374 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
9375 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
9376 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
9377 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
9378 "bold" "1" if bold
9379 "italic" "1" if italic
9380 "reverse" "1" if reverse
9381 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
9382 "standout" "1" if standout
9383 "underline" "1" if underlined
9384 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
9385 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
Bram Moolenaarde786322022-07-30 14:56:17 +01009386 "nocombine" "1" if nocombine
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009387
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009388 Returns an empty string on error.
9389
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009390 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
9391 cursor): >
9392 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
9393<
9394 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9395 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9396
9397
9398synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
9399 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
9400 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
9401 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
9402 ":highlight link" are followed.
9403
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009404 Returns zero on error.
9405
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009406 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9407 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9408
9409synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
9410 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
9411 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
9412 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
9413 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9414 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
9415 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
9416 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
9417 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
9418 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
9419 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
9420 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
9421 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
9422 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
9423 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
9424 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
9425 and replaced by the character "X", then:
9426 call returns ~
9427 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
9428 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
9429 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
9430 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
9431 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
9432 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
9433
9434
9435synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
9436 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
9437 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
9438 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
9439 like what |synID()| returns.
9440 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
9441 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
9442 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
9443 transparent item.
9444 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
9445 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
9446 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
9447 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
9448 endfor
9449< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009450 an empty List is returned. The position just after the last
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009451 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
9452 valid positions.
9453
9454system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
9455 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
9456 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
9457
9458 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
9459 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
9460 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
9461 separators yourself.
9462 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
9463 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
9464 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
9465 list items converted to NULs).
9466 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
9467 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
9468 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
9469 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
9470
9471 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
9472
9473 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
9474 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
9475 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
9476 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
9477 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
9478<
9479 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
9480 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
9481 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
9482 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
9483 cause trouble.
9484 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
9485
9486 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009487 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
9488 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009489
9490< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
9491 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
9492 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
9493 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
9494 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
9495
9496 The command executed is constructed using several options:
9497 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
9498 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
9499 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
9500 concatenated commands.
9501
9502 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
9503 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
9504
9505 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
9506 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
9507
9508 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
9509 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
9510 when using a security agent application.
9511 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
9512 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
9513
9514 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9515 :echo GetCmd()->system()
9516
9517
9518systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
9519 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
9520 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
9521 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
9522 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
9523 result ends in a NL.
9524 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
9525
9526 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
9527 use |system()| and |split()|: >
9528 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
9529<
9530 Returns an empty string on error.
9531
9532 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9533 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
9534
9535
9536tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
9537 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
9538 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9539 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
9540 omitted the current tab page is used.
9541 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9542 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9543 let buflist = []
9544 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9545 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9546 endfor
9547< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9548
9549 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9550 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9551
9552tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9553 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9554 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9555
9556 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9557 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9558 count).
9559 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9560 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9561 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9562 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9563
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009564 Returns zero on error.
9565
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009566
9567tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9568 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9569 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9570 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9571 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9572 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9573 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9574 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9575 Useful examples: >
9576 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9577 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9578< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9579
9580 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9581 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9582<
9583 *tagfiles()*
9584tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9585 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9586
9587
9588taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9589 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9590
9591 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9592 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9593 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9594
9595 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9596 entries:
9597 name Name of the tag.
9598 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9599 defined. It is either relative to the
9600 current directory or a full path.
9601 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9602 the file.
9603 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9604 entry depends on the language specific
9605 kind values. Only available when
9606 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009607 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009608 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9609 |static-tag| for more information.
9610 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9611 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9612 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9613 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9614 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9615 contained in.
9616
9617 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9618 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9619
9620 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9621
9622 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9623 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9624 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9625 search regular expression pattern.
9626
9627 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9628 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9629 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9630
9631 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9632 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9633
9634tan({expr}) *tan()*
9635 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9636 in the range [-inf, inf].
9637 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009638 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009639 Examples: >
9640 :echo tan(10)
9641< 0.648361 >
9642 :echo tan(-4.01)
9643< -1.181502
9644
9645 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9646 Compute()->tan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009647
9648
9649tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9650 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9651 range [-1, 1].
9652 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009653 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009654 Examples: >
9655 :echo tanh(0.5)
9656< 0.462117 >
9657 :echo tanh(-1)
9658< -0.761594
9659
9660 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9661 Compute()->tanh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009662
9663
9664tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9665 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9666 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9667 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9668 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009669 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009670< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9671 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9672 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9673 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9674
9675
9676term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9677
9678
9679terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9680 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9681 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9682 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9683 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9684 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9685 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9686 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9687 mouse mouse type supported
Bram Moolenaar4bc85f22022-10-21 14:17:24 +01009688 kitty whether Kitty terminal was detected
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009689
9690 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9691
9692 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9693 an empty dictionary.
9694
9695 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9696 current cursor style.
9697 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9698 request the cursor blink status.
9699 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9700 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9701 and |t_RC| on startup.
9702
9703 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9704 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9705
9706 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9707
9708 Also see:
9709 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9710 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9711 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9712
9713
9714test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9715
9716
9717 *timer_info()*
9718timer_info([{id}])
9719 Return a list with information about timers.
9720 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9721 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9722 returned.
9723 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9724
9725 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9726 these items:
9727 "id" the timer ID
9728 "time" time the timer was started with
9729 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9730 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9731 -1 means forever
9732 "callback" the callback
9733 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9734
9735 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9736 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9737
9738< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9739
9740timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9741 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9742 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9743 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9744 has passed.
9745
9746 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9747 for a short time.
9748
9749 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9750 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9751 See |non-zero-arg|.
9752
9753 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9754 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9755
9756< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9757
9758 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9759timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9760 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9761
9762 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9763 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9764 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9765
9766 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9767 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9768 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9769 waiting for input.
9770 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9771 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9772
9773 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9774 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9775 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9776 the callback will be called once.
9777 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9778 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9779 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9780 messages.
9781
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009782 Returns -1 on error.
9783
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009784 Example: >
9785 func MyHandler(timer)
9786 echo 'Handler called'
9787 endfunc
9788 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9789 \ {'repeat': 3})
9790< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9791 intervals.
9792
9793 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9794 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9795
9796< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9797 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9798
9799timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9800 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9801 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9802 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9803
9804 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9805 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9806
9807< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9808
9809timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9810 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9811 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9812 timers there is no error.
9813
9814 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9815
9816tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9817 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9818 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009819 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009820
9821 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9822 GetText()->tolower()
9823
9824toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9825 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9826 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009827 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009828
9829 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9830 GetText()->toupper()
9831
9832tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9833 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9834 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9835 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9836 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9837 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9838 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9839
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009840 Returns an empty string on error.
9841
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009842 Examples: >
9843 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9844< returns "Hello THere" >
9845 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9846< returns "{blob}"
9847
9848 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9849 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9850
9851trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9852 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9853 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9854
9855 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9856 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9857 space character 0xa0.
9858
9859 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9860 characters:
9861 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9862 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9863 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9864 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9865
9866 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009867 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009868
9869 Examples: >
9870 echo trim(" some text ")
9871< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009872 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009873< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9874 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9875< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9876 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9877< returns " vim"
9878
9879 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9880 GetText()->trim()
9881
9882trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9883 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9884 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9885 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009886 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009887 Examples: >
9888 echo trunc(1.456)
9889< 1.0 >
9890 echo trunc(-5.456)
9891< -5.0 >
9892 echo trunc(4.0)
9893< 4.0
9894
9895 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9896 Compute()->trunc()
9897<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009898 *type()*
9899type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9900 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9901 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9902 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9903 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9904 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9905 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9906 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9907 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9908 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9909 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9910 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9911 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9912 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9913 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9914 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9915 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9916 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9917 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9918 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9919 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9920 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9921 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9922< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9923 :if exists('v:t_number')
9924
9925< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9926 mylist->type()
9927
9928
9929typename({expr}) *typename()*
9930 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9931 Example: >
9932 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9933 list<number>
9934
9935
9936undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9937 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9938 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9939 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9940 the undo file exists.
9941 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9942 is used internally.
9943 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9944 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9945 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9946 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9947 returns an empty string.
9948
9949 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9950 GetFilename()->undofile()
9951
9952undotree() *undotree()*
9953 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9954 the following items:
9955 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9956 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9957 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9958 when some changes were undone.
9959 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9960 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9961 something readable.
9962 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9963 write yet.
9964 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9965 tree.
9966 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9967 This happens when waiting from input from the
9968 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9969 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9970 undo blocks.
9971
9972 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9973 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9974 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9975 |:undolist|.
9976 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9977 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9978 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9979 that was added. This marks the last change
9980 and where further changes will be added.
9981 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9982 that was undone. This marks the current
9983 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9984 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9985 undone after the last change this item will
9986 not appear anywhere.
9987 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9988 write. The number is the write count. The
9989 first write has number 1, the last one the
9990 "save_last" mentioned above.
9991 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9992 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9993 item.
9994
9995uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9996 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9997 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9998 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9999 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
10000< The default compare function uses the string representation of
10001 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
10002
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010003 Returns zero if {list} is not a |List|.
10004
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010005 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10006 mylist->uniq()
10007
10008values({dict}) *values()*
10009 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
10010 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010011 Returns zero if {dict} is not a |Dict|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010012
10013 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10014 mydict->values()
10015
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010016virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) *virtcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010017 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
10018 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
10019 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
10020 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
10021 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
10022 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
10023 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
10024 For the byte position use |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010025
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010026 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010027
10028 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off],
10029 where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of
10030 the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the
10031 last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When
10032 Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
10033 beyond the end of the line can be returned. Also see
10034 |'virtualedit'|
10035
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010036 The accepted positions are:
10037 . the cursor position
10038 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
10039 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
10040 plus one)
10041 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
10042 returned)
10043 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
10044 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
10045 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
10046 that it's updated right away.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010047
10048 If {list} is present and non-zero then virtcol() returns a List
10049 with the first and last screen position occupied by the
10050 character.
10051
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010052 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
10053 Examples: >
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010054 " With text "foo^Lbar" and cursor on the "^L":
10055
10056 virtcol(".") " returns 5
10057 virtcol(".", 1) " returns [4, 5]
10058 virtcol("$") " returns 9
10059
10060 " With text " there", with 't at 'h':
10061
10062 virtcol("'t") " returns 6
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010063< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
10064 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
10065 all lines: >
10066 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
10067
10068< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10069 GetPos()->virtcol()
10070
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010071virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *virtcol2col()*
10072 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the
10073 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and virtual
10074 column {col}.
10075
10076 If {col} is greater than the last virtual column in line
10077 {lnum}, then the byte index of the character at the last
10078 virtual column is returned.
10079
10080 The {winid} argument can be the window number or the
10081 |window-ID|. If this is zero, then the current window is used.
10082
10083 Returns -1 if the window {winid} doesn't exist or the buffer
10084 line {lnum} or virtual column {col} is invalid.
10085
10086 See also |screenpos()|, |virtcol()| and |col()|.
10087
10088 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10089 GetWinid()->virtcol2col(lnum, col)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010090
10091visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
10092 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
10093 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
10094 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
10095 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
10096 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
10097 respectively.
10098 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010099 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010100< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
10101 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
10102 Visual mode that was used.
10103 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
10104 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
10105 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
10106 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
10107 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
10108
10109wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
10110 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
10111 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
10112 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
10113 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
10114
10115 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
10116 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
10117<
10118 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
10119
10120win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
10121 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
10122 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
10123 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
10124 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
10125 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
10126 Example: >
10127 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
10128< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
10129 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010130 *E994*
10131 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
10132 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
10133 an empty string is returned.
10134
10135 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10136 second argument: >
10137 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
10138
10139win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
10140 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
10141 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
10142
10143 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10144 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
10145
10146win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
10147 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
10148 When {win} is missing use the current window.
10149 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
10150 number 1.
10151 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
10152 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
10153 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
10154
10155 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10156 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
10157
10158
10159win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
10160 Return the type of the window:
10161 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
10162 used to execute autocommands.
10163 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
10164 (empty) normal window
10165 "loclist" |location-list-window|
10166 "popup" popup window |popup|
10167 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
10168 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
10169 "unknown" window {nr} not found
10170
10171 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
10172 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
10173 |window-ID|.
10174
10175 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
10176 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
10177 returns "popup".
10178
10179 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10180 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
10181<
10182win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
10183 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
10184 tabpage.
10185 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
10186
10187 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10188 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
10189
10190win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
10191 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
10192 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
10193 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
10194
10195 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10196 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
10197
10198win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
10199 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
10200 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
10201
10202 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10203 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
10204
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010205win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
10206 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
10207 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
10208 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
10209 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
10210 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
10211 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
10212 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
10213 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
10214 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
10215 FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010216 This will fail for the rightmost window and a full-width
10217 window, since it has no separator on the right.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000010218 Only works for the current tab page. *E1308*
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010219
10220 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10221 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
10222
10223win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
10224 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
10225 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
10226 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
10227 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
10228 line will change the height of the window and the height of
10229 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
10230 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
10231 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
10232 be found and FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000010233 Only works for the current tab page.
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010234
10235 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10236 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
10237
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010238win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
10239 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
10240 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
10241 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
10242 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
10243 for the current window.
10244 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
10245 tabpage.
10246
10247 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10248 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
10249<
10250win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
10251 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
10252 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
10253 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
10254 then closing {nr}.
10255
10256 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
10257 Both must be in the current tab page.
10258
10259 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
10260
10261 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
10262 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
10263 like with |:vsplit|.
10264 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
10265 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
10266 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
10267 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
10268 'splitright' are used.
10269
10270 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10271 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
10272<
10273
10274 *winbufnr()*
10275winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
10276 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
10277 the |window-ID|.
10278 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
10279 window is returned.
10280 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10281 Example: >
10282 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
10283<
10284 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10285 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
10286<
10287 *wincol()*
10288wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
10289 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
10290 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
10291
10292 *windowsversion()*
10293windowsversion()
10294 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
10295 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
10296 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
10297 an empty string.
10298
10299winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
10300 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
10301 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10302 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
10303 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10304 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
10305 This excludes any window toolbar line.
10306 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010307 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010308
10309< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10310 GetWinid()->winheight()
10311<
10312winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
10313 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
10314 in a tabpage.
10315
10316 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
10317 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
10318 returns an empty list.
10319
10320 For a leaf window, it returns:
10321 ['leaf', {winid}]
10322 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
10323 returns:
10324 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
10325 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
10326 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
10327
10328 Example: >
10329 " Only one window in the tab page
10330 :echo winlayout()
10331 ['leaf', 1000]
10332 " Two horizontally split windows
10333 :echo winlayout()
10334 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
10335 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
10336 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
10337 " middle window
10338 :echo winlayout(2)
10339 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
10340 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
10341<
10342 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10343 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
10344<
10345 *winline()*
10346winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
10347 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
10348 the window. The first line is one.
10349 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
10350 first, this may cause a scroll.
10351
10352 *winnr()*
10353winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10354 window. The top window has number 1.
10355 Returns zero for a popup window.
10356
10357 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10358 $ the number of the last window (the window
10359 count).
10360 # the number of the last accessed window (where
10361 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
10362 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
10363 returned.
10364 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
10365 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
10366 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
10367 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
10368 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
10369 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
10370 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
10371 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
10372 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
10373 |:wincmd|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +010010374 When {arg} is invalid an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010375 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
10376 Examples: >
10377 let window_count = winnr('$')
10378 let prev_window = winnr('#')
10379 let wnum = winnr('3k')
10380
10381< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10382 GetWinval()->winnr()
10383<
10384 *winrestcmd()*
10385winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
10386 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
10387 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
10388 unchanged.
10389 Example: >
10390 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
10391 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
10392 :exe cmd
10393<
10394 *winrestview()*
10395winrestview({dict})
10396 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
10397 the view of the current window.
10398 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
10399 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
10400 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
10401 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
10402<
10403 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
10404 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
10405 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
10406 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
10407
10408 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
10409 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
10410
10411 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10412 GetView()->winrestview()
10413<
10414 *winsaveview()*
10415winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
10416 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
10417 restore the view.
10418 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
10419 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
10420 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
10421 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
10422 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
10423 The return value includes:
10424 lnum cursor line number
10425 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010426 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010427 returns)
10428 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010429 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
10430 the first column is zero, as opposed
10431 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
10432 |$| command it will be a very large
10433 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010434 topline first line in the window
10435 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
10436 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
10437 'wrap' is off
10438 skipcol columns skipped
10439 Note that no option values are saved.
10440
10441
10442winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
10443 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
10444 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10445 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
10446 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10447 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
10448 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010449 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010450 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
10451 : 50 wincmd |
10452 :endif
10453< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
10454 option.
10455
10456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10457 GetWinid()->winwidth()
10458
10459
10460wordcount() *wordcount()*
10461 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
10462 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
10463 |g_CTRL-G|
10464 The return value includes:
10465 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
10466 chars Number of chars in the buffer
10467 words Number of words in the buffer
10468 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
10469 (not in Visual mode)
10470 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
10471 (not in Visual mode)
10472 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
10473 (not in Visual mode)
10474 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
10475 (only in Visual mode)
10476 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
10477 (only in Visual mode)
10478 visual_words Number of words visually selected
10479 (only in Visual mode)
10480
10481
10482 *writefile()*
10483writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
10484 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
10485 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
10486 or Number.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010487 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
10488 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
10489 to writefile().
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010490
10491 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
10492 unmodified, also when binary mode is not specified.
10493
10494 {flags} must be a String. These characters are recognized:
10495
10496 'b' Binary mode is used: There will not be a NL after the
10497 last list item. An empty item at the end does cause the
10498 last line in the file to end in a NL.
10499
10500 'a' Append mode is used, lines are appended to the file: >
10501 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
10502 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
10503<
10504 'D' Delete the file when the current function ends. This
10505 works like: >
10506 :defer delete({fname})
10507< Fails when not in a function. Also see |:defer|.
10508
10509 's' fsync() is called after writing the file. This flushes
10510 the file to disk, if possible. This takes more time but
10511 avoids losing the file if the system crashes.
10512
10513 'S' fsync() is not called, even when 'fsync' is set.
10514
10515 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
10516 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
10517
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010518 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010519
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010520 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
10521 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
10522 fails.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010523
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010524 Also see |readfile()|.
10525 To copy a file byte for byte: >
10526 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
10527 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
10528
10529< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10530 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
10531
10532
10533xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
10534 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
10535 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010536 Also see `and()` and `or()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010537 Example: >
10538 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
10539<
10540 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10541 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
10542<
10543
10544==============================================================================
105453. Feature list *feature-list*
10546
10547There are three types of features:
105481. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
10549 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
10550 :if has("cindent")
10551< *gui_running*
105522. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
10553 Example: >
10554 :if has("gui_running")
10555< *has-patch*
105563. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
10557 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
10558 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
10559 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
10560< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
10561 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
10562 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
10563 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
10564 version 6.2.148 or later): >
10565 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
10566
10567Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
10568use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
10569
10570
10571acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010572all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled. (always
10573 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010574amiga Amiga version of Vim.
10575arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
10576arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
10577autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
10578autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
10579autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
10580balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
10581balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
10582beos BeOS version of Vim.
10583browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
10584 work.
10585browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
10586bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010587builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010588byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
10589channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010590cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010591clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
10592clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
10593clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
10594cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
10595cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
10596cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
10597comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
10598compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10599conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10600cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10601cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10602cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10603debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10604dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10605dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10606diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10607digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10608directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10609dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10610drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10611ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10612emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10613eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10614 true, of course!
10615ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10616extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10617 |'hlsearch'|
10618farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
Bram Moolenaarf80f40a2022-08-25 16:02:23 +010010619file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>| (always
10620 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010621filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10622 read/write/filter commands
10623find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10624 |+find_in_path|.
10625float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10626fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10627 this is not present).
10628folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10629footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10630fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10631gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10632gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010633gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010634gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10635gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10636gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10637gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10638gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10639gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10640gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10641gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10642gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10643gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10644gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10645haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10646hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10647hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10648iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10649insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10650 Insert mode. (always true)
10651job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10652ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010653jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010654keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10655lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10656langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10657libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10658linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10659 'breakindent' support.
10660linux Linux version of Vim.
10661lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010662 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010663listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10664 and the argument list |arglist|.
10665localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10666lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10667mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10668macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10669menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10670mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10671modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10672 (always true)
10673mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10674mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10675mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10676mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10677mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10678mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10679mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10680mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10681mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10682mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10683mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10684multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10685multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10686multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10687multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10688mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10689nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10690netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10691netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010692num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010693ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10694osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10695osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10696packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10697path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10698perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10699persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10700postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10701printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10702profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10703python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10704python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10705python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10706python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10707python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10708python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10709pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10710qnx QNX version of Vim.
10711quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10712reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10713rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10714ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10715scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10716showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10717signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010718smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010719sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10720sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10721spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10722startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10723statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10724 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10725sun SunOS version of Vim.
10726sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10727syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10728syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10729 current buffer.
10730system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10731tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010732 |tag-binary-search|. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010733tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10734 |tag-old-static|.
10735tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10736termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10737terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10738terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10739termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10740textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10741textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10742tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10743 or terminfo file.
10744timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10745title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010746 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010747toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10748ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10749ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10750unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10751unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10752user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10753vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10754vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10755 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10756vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10757 (always true)
10758vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10759 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010760vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010761viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10762vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10763vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10764vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +010010765vimscript-4 Compiled Vim script version 4 support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010766virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10767visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10768visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10769 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10770vms VMS version of Vim.
10771vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10772vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10773 out if it works in the current console).
10774wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10775wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10776win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10777win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10778 64 bits)
10779win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10780win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10781win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10782winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10783windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10784 (always true)
10785writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10786xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10787xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10788xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10789xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10790 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10791xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10792xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10793xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10794xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10795 xterm screen.
10796x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10797
10798
10799==============================================================================
108004. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10801
10802This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10803|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10804pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10805same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10806When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10807pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10808>
10809 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10810 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10811 aa
10812 xx
10813 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10814 a
10815 x
10816
10817Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10818"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10819"\n".
10820
10821 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: