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Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01001*builtin.txt* For Vim version 8.2. Last change: 2022 Apr 25
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
63balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
64balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
65balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
66blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
67browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
68 String put up a file requester
69browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
70bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
71bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
72buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
73bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
74bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
75bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
76bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
77bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
78bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
79byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
80byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
81byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
82call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
83 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
84ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
85ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
86ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
87ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
88ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
89 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
90ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
91 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
92ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
93ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
94ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
95ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
96ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
97ch_open({address} [, {options}])
98 Channel open a channel to {address}
99ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
100ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
101 Blob read Blob from {handle}
102ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
103 String read raw from {handle}
104ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
105 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
106ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
107 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
108ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
109 none set options for {handle}
110ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
111 String status of channel {handle}
112changenr() Number current change number
113char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
114charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
115charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
116charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
117 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
118chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
119cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
120clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
121col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
122complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
123complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
124complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
125complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
126confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
127 Number number of choice picked by user
128copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
129cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
130cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
131count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
132 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
133cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
134 Number checks existence of cscope connection
135cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
136 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
137cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
138debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
139deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
140delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
141deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
142 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
143did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
144diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
145diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
146digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
147digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
148digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
149digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
150echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
151empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
152environ() Dict return environment variables
153escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
154eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
155eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
156executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
157execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
158exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
159exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
160exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
161exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
162expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
163 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100164expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
165 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000166extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
167 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
168extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
169 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
170 List or Dictionary
171feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
172filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
173filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
174filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
175 remove items from {expr1} where
176 {expr2} is 0
177finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
178 String find directory {name} in {path}
179findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
180 String find file {name} in {path}
181flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
182flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
183 List flatten a copy of {list}
184float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
185floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
186fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
187fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
188fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
189foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
190foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
191foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
192foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
193foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
194foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
195fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
196funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
197 Funcref reference to function {name}
198function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
199 Funcref named reference to function {name}
200garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
201get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
202get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
203get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
204getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
205getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
206 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
207getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
208 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
209getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
210getchar([expr]) Number or String
211 get one character from the user
212getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
213getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
214getcharsearch() Dict last character search
215getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
216getcmdline() String return the current command-line
217getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
218getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
219getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
220getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
221 List list of cmdline completion matches
222getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
223getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
224getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
225getenv({name}) String return environment variable
226getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
227getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
228getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
229getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
230getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
231getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
232getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
233 List list of jump list items
234getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
235getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
236getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
237getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
238getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
239getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
240getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
241getpid() Number process ID of Vim
242getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
243getqflist() List list of quickfix items
244getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
245getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
246 String or List contents of a register
247getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
248getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
249gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
250gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
251 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
252gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
253 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
254gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
255gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
256getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
257getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
258getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
259getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
260getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
261 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
262glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
263 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
264glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
265globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
266 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
267has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
268has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
269haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
270 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
271 or |:tcd|
272hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
273 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
274histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
275histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
276histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
277histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
278hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
279hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
280hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
281hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
282hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
283iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
284indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
285index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
286 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
287input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
288 String get input from the user
289inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
290 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
291inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
292inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
293inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
294inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
295insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
296interrupt() none interrupt script execution
297invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
298isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
299isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
300 (positive or negative)
301islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
302isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
303items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
304job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
305job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
306job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
307job_start({command} [, {options}])
308 Job start a job
309job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
310job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
311join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
312js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
313js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
314json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
315json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
316keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
317len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
318libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
319libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
320line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
321line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
322lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
323list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
324list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
325listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
326 Number add a callback to listen to changes
327listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
328listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
329localtime() Number current time
330log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
331log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
332luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
333map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
334 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
335maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
336 String or Dict
337 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
338mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
339 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100340maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000341mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
342 like |map()| but creates a new List or
343 Dictionary
344mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
345match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
346 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
347matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
348 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
349matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
350 Number highlight positions with {group}
351matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
352matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
353matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
354 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
355matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
356 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
357matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
358 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
359matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
360 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
361matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
362 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
363matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
364 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
365max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
366menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
367min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
368mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
369 Number create directory {name}
370mode([expr]) String current editing mode
371mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
372nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
373nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
374or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
375pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
376perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
377popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
378popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
379popup_clear() none close all popup windows
380popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
381popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
382popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
383popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
384popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
385popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
386popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
387popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
388popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
389popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
390popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
391popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
392popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
393popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
394popup_notification({what}, {options})
395 Number create a notification popup window
396popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
397 none set options for popup window {id}
398popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
399popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
400pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
401prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
402printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
403prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
404prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
405prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
406prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
407prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
408prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
409 none add multiple text properties
410prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
411 none remove all text properties
412prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
413 Dict search for a text property
414prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
415prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
416 Number remove a text property
417prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
418prop_type_change({name}, {props})
419 none change an existing property type
420prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
421 none delete a property type
422prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
423 Dict get property type values
424prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
425pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
426pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
427py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
428pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
429pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
430rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
431range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
432 List items from {expr} to {max}
433readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
434readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
435 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
436readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
437 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
438readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
439 List get list of lines from file {fname}
440reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
441 any reduce {object} using {func}
442reg_executing() String get the executing register name
443reg_recording() String get the recording register name
444reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
445reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
446reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
447remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
448 String send expression
449remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
450remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
451 Number check for reply string
452remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
453 String read reply string
454remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
455 String send key sequence
456remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
457remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
458 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
459remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
460 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
461remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
462rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
463repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
464resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
465reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
466round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
467rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
468screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
469screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
470screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
471screencol() Number current cursor column
472screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
473screenrow() Number current cursor row
474screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
475search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
476 Number search for {pattern}
477searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
478searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
479 Number search for variable declaration
480searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
481 Number search for other end of start/end pair
482searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
483 List search for other end of start/end pair
484searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
485 List search for {pattern}
486server2client({clientid}, {string})
487 Number send reply string
488serverlist() String get a list of available servers
489setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
490 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
491 {expr}
492setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
493 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
494setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
495setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
496setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
497setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
498setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
499setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
500setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
501setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
502setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
503 Number modify location list using {list}
504setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
505 Number modify specific location list props
506setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
507setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
508setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
509setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
510 Number modify specific quickfix list props
511setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
512settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
513settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
514 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
515 page {tabnr} to {val}
516settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
517 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
518setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
519sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
520shellescape({string} [, {special}])
521 String escape {string} for use as shell
522 command argument
523shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
524sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
525sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
526sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
527sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
528 List get a list of placed signs
529sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
530 Number jump to a sign
531sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
532 Number place a sign
533sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
534sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
535sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
536sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
537 Number unplace a sign
538sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
539simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
540sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
541sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
542slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
543 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000544sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
545 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000546sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
547sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
548 Number play an event sound
549sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
550 Number play sound file {path}
551sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
552soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
553spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
554spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
555 List spelling suggestions
556split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
557 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
558sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
559srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
560state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
561str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
562str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
563 ASCII/UTF-8 value
564str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
565 Number convert String to Number
566strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
567strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
568 String {len} characters of {str} at
569 character {start}
570strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
571strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
572strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
573strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
574stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
575 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
576string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
577strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
578strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
579 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
580 byte {start}
581strptime({format}, {timestring})
582 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
583strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
584 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
585strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
586strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
587submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
588 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
589substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
590 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
591swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
592swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
593synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
594synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
595 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
596synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
597synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
598synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
599system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
600systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
601tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
602tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
603tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
604tagfiles() List tags files used
605taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
606tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
607tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
608tempname() String name for a temporary file
609term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
610 Number display difference between two dumps
611term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
612 Number displaying a screen dump
613term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
614 none dump terminal window contents
615term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
616term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
617term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
618term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
619term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
620term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
621term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
622term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
623term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
624term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
625term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
626term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
627term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
628term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
629term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
630 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
631term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
632term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
633term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
634term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
635 none set the size of a terminal
636term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
637term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
638terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
639test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
640 none make memory allocation fail
641test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
642test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
643test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
644test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
645test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000646test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000647test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
648test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
649test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
650test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
651test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
652test_null_job() Job null value for testing
653test_null_list() List null value for testing
654test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
655test_null_string() String null value for testing
656test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
657test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
658test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000659test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
660test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
661test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
662test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
663test_void() any void value for testing
664timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
665timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
666timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
667 Number create a timer
668timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
669timer_stopall() none stop all timers
670tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
671toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
672tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
673 to chars in {tostr}
674trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
675 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
676trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
677type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
678typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
679undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
680undotree() List undo file tree
681uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
682 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
683values({dict}) List values in {dict}
684virtcol({expr}) Number screen column of cursor or mark
685visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
686wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
687win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
688 String execute {command} in window {id}
689win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
690win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
691win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
692win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
693win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
694win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000695win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
696win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000697win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
698win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
699 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
700winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
701wincol() Number window column of the cursor
702windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
703winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
704winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
705winline() Number window line of the cursor
706winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
707winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
708winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
709winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
710winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
711wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
712writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
713 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
714xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
715
716==============================================================================
7172. Details *builtin-function-details*
718
719Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
720specific functionality.
721
722abs({expr}) *abs()*
723 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
724 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
725 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
726 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
727 Examples: >
728 echo abs(1.456)
729< 1.456 >
730 echo abs(-5.456)
731< 5.456 >
732 echo abs(-4)
733< 4
734
735 Can also be used as a |method|: >
736 Compute()->abs()
737
738< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
739
740
741acos({expr}) *acos()*
742 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
743 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
744 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
745 [-1, 1].
746 Examples: >
747 :echo acos(0)
748< 1.570796 >
749 :echo acos(-0.5)
750< 2.094395
751
752 Can also be used as a |method|: >
753 Compute()->acos()
754
755< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
756
757
758add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
759 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
760 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
761 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
762 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
763< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
764 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
765 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
766 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
767
768 Can also be used as a |method|: >
769 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
770
771
772and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
773 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
774 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
775 Example: >
776 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
777< Can also be used as a |method|: >
778 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
779
780
781append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
782 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
783 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
784 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
785 the current buffer.
786 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
787 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
788 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
789 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
790 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
791 negative number results in an error. Example: >
792 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
793 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
794
795< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
796 passed as the second argument: >
797 mylist->append(lnum)
798
799
800appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
801 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
802
803 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
804 |bufload()| if needed.
805
806 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
807
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000808 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
809 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
810 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
811 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000812
813 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
814 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
815
816 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
817 error message is given. Example: >
818 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
819<
820 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
821 passed as the second argument: >
822 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
823
824
825argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
826 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
827 |arglist|.
828 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
829 window is used.
830 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
831 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
832 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
833 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
834
835 *argidx()*
836argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
837 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
838
839 *arglistid()*
840arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
841 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
842 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
843 global argument list. See |arglist|.
844 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
845
846 Without arguments use the current window.
847 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
848 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
849 page.
850 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
851
852 *argv()*
853argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
854 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
855 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
856 :let i = 0
857 :while i < argc()
858 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000859 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000860 : let i = i + 1
861 :endwhile
862< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
863 the whole |arglist| is returned.
864
865 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
866 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
867
868asin({expr}) *asin()*
869 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
870 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
871 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
872 [-1, 1].
873 Examples: >
874 :echo asin(0.8)
875< 0.927295 >
876 :echo asin(-0.5)
877< -0.523599
878
879 Can also be used as a |method|: >
880 Compute()->asin()
881<
882 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
883
884
885assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
886
887
888
889atan({expr}) *atan()*
890 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
891 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
892 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
893 Examples: >
894 :echo atan(100)
895< 1.560797 >
896 :echo atan(-4.01)
897< -1.326405
898
899 Can also be used as a |method|: >
900 Compute()->atan()
901<
902 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
903
904
905atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
906 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
907 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
908 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
909 Examples: >
910 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
911< -0.785398 >
912 :echo atan2(1, -1)
913< 2.356194
914
915 Can also be used as a |method|: >
916 Compute()->atan2(1)
917<
918 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
919
920balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
921 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
922 not used for the List.
923
924balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
925 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
926 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
927 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
928 split with |balloon_split()|.
929 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
930
931 Example: >
932 func GetBalloonContent()
933 " ... initiate getting the content
934 return ''
935 endfunc
936 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
937
938 func BalloonCallback(result)
939 call balloon_show(a:result)
940 endfunc
941< Can also be used as a |method|: >
942 GetText()->balloon_show()
943<
944 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
945 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
946 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
947 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
948 empty string or a placeholder.
949
950 When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
951 error message.
952 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
953 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
954
955balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
956 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
957 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
958 to show debugger output.
959 Returns a |List| with the split lines.
960 Can also be used as a |method|: >
961 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
962
963< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
964 feature}
965
966blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
967 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
968 {blob}. Examples: >
969 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
970 blob2list(0z) returns []
971< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
972 opposite.
973
974 Can also be used as a |method|: >
975 GetBlob()->blob2list()
976
977 *browse()*
978browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
979 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
980 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
981 The input fields are:
982 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
983 {title} title for the requester
984 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
985 {default} default file name
986 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
987 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
988
989 *browsedir()*
990browsedir({title}, {initdir})
991 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
992 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
993 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
994 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
995 to be used.
996 The input fields are:
997 {title} title for the requester
998 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
999 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1000 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1001
1002bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
1003 Add a buffer to the buffer list with String {name}.
1004 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1005 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1006 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1007 buffer is always created.
1008 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1009 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1010 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1011 call bufload(bufnr)
1012 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
1013< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1014 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1015
1016bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1017 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1018 {buf} exists.
1019 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1020 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1021
1022 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1023 exactly. The name can be:
1024 - Relative to the current directory.
1025 - A full path.
1026 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1027 - A URL name.
1028 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1029 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1030 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1031 long name to be able to find them.
1032 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1033 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1034 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1035 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1036 file name.
1037
1038 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1039 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1040<
1041 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1042
1043buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1044 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1045 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1046 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1047
1048 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1049 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1050
1051bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1052 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1053 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1054 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
1055 then there is no change.
1056 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1057 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1058 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1059
1060 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1061 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1062
1063bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1064 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1065 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1066 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1067
1068 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1069 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1070
1071bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1072 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1073 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1074 "[No Name]".
1075 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1076 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1077 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1078 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1079 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1080 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1081 match an empty string is returned.
1082 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1083 alternate buffer.
1084 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1085 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1086 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1087 pattern.
1088 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1089 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1090 buffers are searched for.
1091 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1092 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1093 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1094< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1095 echo bufnr->bufname()
1096
1097< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1098 string is returned. >
1099 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1100 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1101 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1102 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1103< *buffer_name()*
1104 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1105
1106 *bufnr()*
1107bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1108 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1109 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1110 above.
1111
1112 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1113 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1114 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1115 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1116< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1117 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1118
1119 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1120 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1121< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1122 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1123 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1124 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1125
1126 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1127 echo bufref->bufnr()
1128<
1129 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1130 *last_buffer_nr()*
1131 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1132
1133bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1134 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1135 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1136 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1137 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1138
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001139 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001140<
1141 Only deals with the current tab page.
1142
1143 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1144 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1145
1146bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1147 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1148 |window-ID|.
1149 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1150 is returned. Example: >
1151
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001152 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001153
1154< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1155 |:wincmd|.
1156
1157 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1158 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1159
1160byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1161 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1162 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1163 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1164 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1165 one.
1166 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1167
1168 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1169 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1170
1171< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1172 feature}
1173
1174byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1175 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1176 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1177 zero.
1178 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1179 equal to {nr}.
1180 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1181 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1182 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1183 separately.
1184 Example : >
1185 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1186< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1187 same: >
1188 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1189 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1190< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1191
1192 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1193 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1194 in bytes is returned.
1195
1196 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1197 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1198
1199byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1200 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1201 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001202 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001203 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1204 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1205 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1206< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1207 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1208 one byte).
1209 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1210 to a Unicode encoding.
1211
1212 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1213 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1214
1215call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1216 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1217 arguments.
1218 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1219 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1220 Returns the return value of the called function.
1221 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1222 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1223
1224 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1225 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1226
1227ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1228 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1229 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1230 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1231 Examples: >
1232 echo ceil(1.456)
1233< 2.0 >
1234 echo ceil(-5.456)
1235< -5.0 >
1236 echo ceil(4.0)
1237< 4.0
1238
1239 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1240 Compute()->ceil()
1241<
1242 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1243
1244
1245ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1246
1247
1248changenr() *changenr()*
1249 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1250 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1251 with the |:undo| command.
1252 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1253 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1254 one less than the number of the undone change.
1255
1256char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
1257 Return number value of the first char in {string}.
1258 Examples: >
1259 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1260 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1261< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1262 Example for "utf-8": >
1263 char2nr("á") returns 225
1264 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1265< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1266 A combining character is a separate character.
1267 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1268 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1269 let str = "ABC"
1270 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1271< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1272
1273 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1274 GetChar()->char2nr()
1275
1276
1277charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1278 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1279 The character class is one of:
1280 0 blank
1281 1 punctuation
1282 2 word character
1283 3 emoji
1284 other specific Unicode class
1285 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
1286
1287
1288charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1289 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1290 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1291
1292 Example:
1293 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1294 charcol('.') returns 3
1295 col('.') returns 7
1296
1297< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1298 GetPos()->col()
1299<
1300 *charidx()*
1301charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1302 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1303 The index of the first character is zero.
1304 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1305 equal to {idx}.
1306 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1307 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1308 added to the preceding base character.
1309 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1310 counted as separate characters.
1311 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1312 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1313 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1314 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1315 and is not zero or one.
1316 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1317 from the character index.
1318 Examples: >
1319 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1320 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1321 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1322<
1323 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1324 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1325
1326chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1327 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1328 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1329 window:
1330 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1331 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1332 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1333 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1334 directory.
1335 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1336 {dir} must be a String.
1337 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1338 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1339 On failure, returns an empty string.
1340
1341 Example: >
1342 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1343 if save_dir != ""
1344 " ... do some work
1345 call chdir(save_dir)
1346 endif
1347
1348< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1349 GetDir()->chdir()
1350<
1351cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1352 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1353 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1354 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1355 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
1356 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the |+cindent|
1357 feature, -1 is returned.
1358 See |C-indenting|.
1359
1360 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1361 GetLnum()->cindent()
1362
1363clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1364 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1365 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1366 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1367 window ID instead of the current window.
1368
1369 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1370 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1371<
1372 *col()*
1373col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1374 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1375 . the cursor position
1376 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1377 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1378 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1379 returned)
1380 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1381 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1382 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1383 that it's updated right away.
1384 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1385 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1386 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1387 out of range then col() returns zero.
1388 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1389 |getpos()|.
1390 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1391 character position use |charcol()|.
1392 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1393 Examples: >
1394 col(".") column of cursor
1395 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1396 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001397 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001398< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1399 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1400 buffer.
1401 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1402 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1403 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1404 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1405 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001406 \<C-O>:echo col(".") .. "\n" <Bar>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001407 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1408
1409< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1410 GetPos()->col()
1411<
1412
1413complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1414 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1415 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1416 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1417 or with an expression mapping.
1418 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1419 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1420 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1421 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1422 match.
1423 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1424 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1425 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1426 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1427 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1428 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1429 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1430 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1431 Example: >
1432 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1433
1434 func! ListMonths()
1435 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1436 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1437 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1438 return ''
1439 endfunc
1440< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1441 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1442
1443 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1444 second argument: >
1445 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1446
1447complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1448 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1449 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1450 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1451 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1452 the list.
1453 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1454 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1455
1456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1457 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1458
1459complete_check() *complete_check()*
1460 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1461 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1462 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1463 zero otherwise.
1464 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1465 'completefunc' option.
1466
1467
1468complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1469 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1470 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1471 The items are:
1472 mode Current completion mode name string.
1473 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1474 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1475 See |pumvisible()|.
1476 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1477 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1478 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1479 See |complete-items|.
1480 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1481 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1482 typed text only, or the last completion after
1483 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1484 <Down> keys)
1485 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1486
1487 *complete_info_mode*
1488 mode values are:
1489 "" Not in completion mode
1490 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1491 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1492 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1493 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1494 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1495 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1496 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1497 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1498 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1499 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1500 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1501 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1502 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1503 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1504 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1505 "eval" |complete()| completion
1506 "unknown" Other internal modes
1507
1508 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1509 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1510 {what} are silently ignored.
1511
1512 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1513 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1514 |CompleteChanged| event.
1515
1516 Examples: >
1517 " Get all items
1518 call complete_info()
1519 " Get only 'mode'
1520 call complete_info(['mode'])
1521 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1522 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1523
1524< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1525 GetItems()->complete_info()
1526<
1527 *confirm()*
1528confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1529 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1530 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1531 choice this is 1.
1532 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1533 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1534
1535 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1536 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1537 used (and translated).
1538 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1539 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1540
1541 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1542 by '\n', e.g. >
1543 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1544< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1545 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1546 not need to be the first letter: >
1547 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1548< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1549 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1550
1551 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1552 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1553 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1554 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1555
1556 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1557 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1558 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1559 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1560 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1561 used.
1562
1563 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1564 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1565
1566 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001567 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
1568 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
1569 if choice == 0
1570 echo "make up your mind!"
1571 elseif choice == 3
1572 echo "tasteful"
1573 else
1574 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
1575 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001576< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1577 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1578 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1579 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1580 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1581 the horizontal layout is always used.
1582
1583 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1584 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1585<
1586 *copy()*
1587copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1588 different from using {expr} directly.
1589 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1590 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1591 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1592 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1593 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1594 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1595 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1596 mylist->copy()
1597
1598cos({expr}) *cos()*
1599 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1600 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1601 Examples: >
1602 :echo cos(100)
1603< 0.862319 >
1604 :echo cos(-4.01)
1605< -0.646043
1606
1607 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1608 Compute()->cos()
1609<
1610 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1611
1612
1613cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1614 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1615 [1, inf].
1616 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1617 Examples: >
1618 :echo cosh(0.5)
1619< 1.127626 >
1620 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1621< -1.127626
1622
1623 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1624 Compute()->cosh()
1625<
1626 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1627
1628
1629count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1630 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1631 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1632
1633 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1634 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1635
1636 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1637
1638 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1639 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1640 {expr} is an empty string.
1641
1642 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1643 mylist->count(val)
1644<
1645 *cscope_connection()*
1646cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1647 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1648 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1649 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1650 if there are no cscope connections;
1651 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1652
1653 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1654 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1655
1656 {num} Description of existence check
1657 ----- ------------------------------
1658 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1659 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1660 {dbpath}.
1661 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1662 {dbpath}.
1663 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1664 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1665 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1666 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1667
1668 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1669
1670 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1671
1672 # pid database name prepend path
1673 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1674<
1675 Invocation Return Val ~
1676 ---------- ---------- >
1677 cscope_connection() 1
1678 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1679 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1680 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1681 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1682 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1683 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1684 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1685<
1686cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1687cursor({list})
1688 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1689 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1690
1691 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1692 with two, three or four item:
1693 [{lnum}, {col}]
1694 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1695 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1696 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1697 but without the first item.
1698
1699 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1700 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1701
1702 Does not change the jumplist.
1703 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1704 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1705 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1706 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1707 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1708 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1709 line.
1710 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1711 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1712 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1713
1714 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1715 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1716 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1717 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1718
1719 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1720 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1721
1722debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1723 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1724 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1725 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1726 {only available on MS-Windows}
1727
1728 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1729 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1730
1731deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1732 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1733 different from using {expr} directly.
1734 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1735 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1736 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1737 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1738 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1739 the original |List|.
1740 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1741
1742 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1743 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1744 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1745 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1746 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1747 *E724*
1748 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1749 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1750 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1751 Also see |copy()|.
1752
1753 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1754 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1755
1756delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1757 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001758 name {fname}.
1759
1760 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1761 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001762
1763 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1764 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1765
1766 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1767 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1768 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1769 that is being used.
1770
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001771 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1772 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1773 or partly failed.
1774
1775 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1776 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1777 |deletebufline()|.
1778
1779 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1780 GetName()->delete()
1781
1782deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1783 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1784 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1785 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1786
1787 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1788 |bufload()| if needed.
1789
1790 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1791
1792 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1793 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1794 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1795
1796 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1797 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1798<
1799 *did_filetype()*
1800did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1801 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1802 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1803 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1804 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1805 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1806 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1807 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1808 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1809 file.
1810
1811diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1812 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1813 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
1814 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
1815 display but don't exist in the buffer.
1816 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1817 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1818 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
1819
1820 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1821 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
1822
1823diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
1824 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
1825 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
1826 diff change zero is returned.
1827 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1828 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1829 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
1830 line.
1831 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
1832 syntax information about the highlighting.
1833
1834 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1835 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
1836<
1837
1838digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
1839 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
1840 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
1841 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
1842 is given and an empty string is returned.
1843
1844 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1845 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
1846 available, it might fail.
1847
1848 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
1849
1850 Examples: >
1851 " Get a built-in digraph
1852 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
1853
1854 " Get a user-defined digraph
1855 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
1856 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
1857<
1858 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1859 GetChars()->digraph_get()
1860<
1861 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1862 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1863 display an error message.
1864
1865
1866digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
1867 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
1868 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
1869 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
1870
1871 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1872 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
1873 available, it might fail.
1874
1875 Also see |digraph_get()|.
1876
1877 Examples: >
1878 " Get user-defined digraphs
1879 :echo digraph_getlist()
1880
1881 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
1882 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
1883<
1884 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1885 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
1886<
1887 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1888 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1889 display an error message.
1890
1891
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001892digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001893 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
1894 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001895 encoded character. *E1215*
1896 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
1897 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
1898 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001899
1900 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
1901 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
1902
1903 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
1904 |digraph_setlist()|.
1905
1906 Example: >
1907 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
1908<
1909 Can be used as a |method|: >
1910 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
1911<
1912 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1913 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1914 display an error message.
1915
1916
1917digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
1918 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
1919 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
1920 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001921 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001922 Example: >
1923 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
1924<
1925 It is similar to the following: >
1926 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
1927 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
1928 endfor
1929< Except that the function returns after the first error,
1930 following digraphs will not be added.
1931
1932 Can be used as a |method|: >
1933 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
1934<
1935 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1936 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1937 display an error message.
1938
1939
1940echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
1941 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
1942 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
1943 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
1944 call echoraw(&t_TE)
1945< and to enable it again: >
1946 call echoraw(&t_TI)
1947< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
1948
1949
1950empty({expr}) *empty()*
1951 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
1952 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
1953 items.
1954 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
1955 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
1956 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
1957 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
1958 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
1959 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
1960
1961 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
1962 length with zero.
1963
1964 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1965 mylist->empty()
1966
1967environ() *environ()*
1968 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
1969 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
1970 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
1971< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
1972 use this: >
1973 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
1974
1975escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
1976 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
1977 backslash. Example: >
1978 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
1979< results in: >
1980 c:\\program\ files\\vim
1981< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
1982
1983 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1984 GetText()->escape(' \')
1985<
1986 *eval()*
1987eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
1988 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
1989 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
1990 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
1991 functions.
1992
1993 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1994 argv->join()->eval()
1995
1996eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
1997 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
1998 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
1999 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2000 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2001
2002executable({expr}) *executable()*
2003 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2004 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2005 arguments.
2006 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2007 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2008 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2009 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2010 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2011 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2012 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2013 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2014 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2015 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2016 directory, not if it's really executable.
2017 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
2018 always found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2019 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
2020 The result is a Number:
2021 1 exists
2022 0 does not exist
2023 -1 not implemented on this system
2024 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2025
2026 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2027 GetCommand()->executable()
2028
2029execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2030 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2031 string.
2032 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2033 lines are executed one by one.
2034 This is equivalent to: >
2035 redir => var
2036 {command}
2037 redir END
2038<
2039 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2040 "" no `:silent` used
2041 "silent" `:silent` used
2042 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2043 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2044 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2045 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2046 *E930*
2047 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2048
2049 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002050 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002051
2052< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2053 use `win_execute()`.
2054
2055 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2056 included in the output of the higher level call.
2057
2058 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2059 GetCommand()->execute()
2060
2061exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2062 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2063 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2064 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2065 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2066 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2067< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2068 an empty string is returned.
2069
2070 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2071 GetCommand()->exepath()
2072<
2073 *exists()*
2074exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2075 zero otherwise.
2076
2077 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2078 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2079 at compile time.
2080
2081 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2082 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2083
2084 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002085 varname internal variable (see
2086 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2087 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2088 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002089 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002090 Does not work for local variables in a
2091 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002092 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2093 script, since it can be used as a
2094 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002095 Beware that evaluating an index may
2096 cause an error message for an invalid
2097 expression. E.g.: >
2098 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2099 :echo exists("l[5]")
2100< 0 >
2101 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2102< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2103 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002104 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2105 not if it really works)
2106 +option-name Vim option that works.
2107 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2108 done by comparing with an empty
2109 string)
2110 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2111 or user defined function (see
2112 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2113 Also works for a variable that is a
2114 Funcref.
2115 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2116 implemented; to be used to check if
2117 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002118 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2119 command or command modifier |:command|.
2120 Returns:
2121 1 for match with start of a command
2122 2 full match with a command
2123 3 matches several user commands
2124 To check for a supported command
2125 always check the return value to be 2.
2126 :2match The |:2match| command.
2127 :3match The |:3match| command.
2128 #event autocommand defined for this event
2129 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2130 pattern (the pattern is taken
2131 literally and compared to the
2132 autocommand patterns character by
2133 character)
2134 #group autocommand group exists
2135 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2136 event.
2137 #group#event#pattern
2138 autocommand defined for this group,
2139 event and pattern.
2140 ##event autocommand for this event is
2141 supported.
2142
2143 Examples: >
2144 exists("&shortname")
2145 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2146 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002147 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2148 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002149 exists("bufcount")
2150 exists(":Make")
2151 exists("#CursorHold")
2152 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2153 exists("#filetypeindent")
2154 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2155 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2156 exists("##ColorScheme")
2157< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2158 name.
2159 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
2160 a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in
2161 the future, thus don't count on it!
2162 Working example: >
2163 exists(":make")
2164< NOT working example: >
2165 exists(":make install")
2166
2167< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2168 variable itself. For example: >
2169 exists(bufcount)
2170< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2171 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2172
2173 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2174 Varname()->exists()
2175<
2176
2177exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2178 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2179 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2180 give an error: >
2181 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2182 ThatFunction('works')
2183 endif
2184< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2185 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2186
2187 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2188 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2189 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2190
2191
2192exp({expr}) *exp()*
2193 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2194 [0, inf].
2195 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2196 Examples: >
2197 :echo exp(2)
2198< 7.389056 >
2199 :echo exp(-1)
2200< 0.367879
2201
2202 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2203 Compute()->exp()
2204<
2205 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2206
2207
2208expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2209 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2210 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2211
2212 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2213 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2214 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2215 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2216 file name contains a space]
2217
2218 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2219 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2220 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2221
2222 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2223 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2224 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2225
2226 % current file name
2227 # alternate file name
2228 #n alternate file name n
2229 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2230 <afile> autocmd file name
2231 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2232 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2233 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2234 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2235 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2236 line number
2237 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2238 a function
2239 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2240 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002241 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2242 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002243 <stack> call stack
2244 <cword> word under the cursor
2245 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2246 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2247 message |server2client()|
2248 Modifiers:
2249 :p expand to full path
2250 :h head (last path component removed)
2251 :t tail (last path component only)
2252 :r root (one extension removed)
2253 :e extension only
2254
2255 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002256 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002257< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2258 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2259 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2260< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002261 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002262< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2263 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2264 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2265 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2266 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2267<
2268 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2269 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2270 to modify normal file names.
2271
2272 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2273 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2274 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2275 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002276 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2277 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2278 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002279
2280 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2281 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2282 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2283 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2284 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2285 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2286 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2287 :echo expand("**/README")
2288<
2289 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2290 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2291 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2292 |expr-env-expand|.
2293 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2294 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2295 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2296 "$FOOBAR".
2297
2298 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2299 getting the raw output of an external command.
2300
2301 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2302 Getpattern()->expand()
2303
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002304expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002305 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2306 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2307 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2308 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2309 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002310
2311 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2312 argument:
2313 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2314 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2315 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2316
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002317 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2318 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002319
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002320 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002321 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002322 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2323 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2324<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002325 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002326 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2327<
2328extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2329 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2330 |Dictionaries|.
2331
2332 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2333 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2334 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2335 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2336 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2337 Examples: >
2338 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2339 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2340< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2341 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2342 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2343 (where N is the original length of the List).
2344 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2345 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2346 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2347<
2348 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2349 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2350 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2351 used to decide what to do:
2352 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2353 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2354 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2355 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2356
2357 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2358 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2359 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2360 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2361 fails.
2362 Returns {expr1}.
2363
2364 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2365 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2366
2367
2368extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2369 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2370 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2371 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2372 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2373
2374
2375feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2376 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2377 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2378
2379 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2380 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2381 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2382 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2383 characters from a mapping.
2384
2385 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2386 {string}.
2387
2388 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2389 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2390 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2391 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2392 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2393 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2394
2395 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2396 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2397 keys are remapped.
2398 'n' Do not remap keys.
2399 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2400 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2401 opening folds, etc.
2402 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2403 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2404 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2405 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2406 the internal "got_int" flag.
2407 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2408 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2409 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2410 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2411 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2412 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2413 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2414 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2415 script continues.
2416 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2417 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2418 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002419 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2420 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002421 etc. Note that if the keys being using set a script
2422 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002423 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2424 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2425 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2426
2427 Return value is always 0.
2428
2429 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2430 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2431
2432filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2433 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2434 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2435 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2436 expression, which is used as a String.
2437 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2438 |glob()|.
2439 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2440 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2441 0
2442 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2443 1
2444
2445< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2446 GetName()->filereadable()
2447< *file_readable()*
2448 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2449
2450
2451filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2452 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2453 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2454 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2455 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2456
2457 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2458 GetName()->filewritable()
2459
2460
2461filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2462 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2463 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2464 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2465 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002466 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002467
2468 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2469
2470 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2471 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2472 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2473 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2474 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2475 current character.
2476 Examples: >
2477 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2478< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2479 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2480< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2481 call filter(var, 0)
2482< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2483
2484 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2485 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2486 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2487
2488 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2489 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2490 2. the value of the current item.
2491 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2492 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2493 func Odd(idx, val)
2494 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2495 endfunc
2496 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002497< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2498 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2499< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002500 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2501< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2502 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2503<
2504 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2505 Other values will result in a type error.
2506
2507 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2508 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2509 first: >
2510 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2511
2512< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002513 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002514 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2515 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2516 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2517 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2518
2519 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2520 mylist->filter(expr2)
2521
2522finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2523 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2524 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2525 for the syntax of {path}.
2526
2527 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2528 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2529 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2530 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2531
2532 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2533 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2534 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2535
2536 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2537 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2538 feature}
2539
2540 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2541 GetName()->finddir()
2542
2543findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2544 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2545 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2546 Example: >
2547 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2548< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2549 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2550
2551 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2552 GetName()->findfile()
2553
2554flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2555 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2556 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2557 a very large number.
2558 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2559 not want that.
2560 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002561 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002562 *E900*
2563 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2564 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2565 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2566
2567 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2568
2569 Example: >
2570 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2571< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2572 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2573< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2574
2575 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2576 mylist->flatten()
2577<
2578flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2579 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2580
2581
2582float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2583 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2584 decimal point.
2585 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
2586 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2587 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2588 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2589 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2590 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2591 Examples: >
2592 echo float2nr(3.95)
2593< 3 >
2594 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2595< -23 >
2596 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2597< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2598 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2599< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2600 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2601< 0
2602
2603 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2604 Compute()->float2nr()
2605<
2606 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2607
2608
2609floor({expr}) *floor()*
2610 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2611 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2612 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2613 Examples: >
2614 echo floor(1.856)
2615< 1.0 >
2616 echo floor(-5.456)
2617< -6.0 >
2618 echo floor(4.0)
2619< 4.0
2620
2621 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2622 Compute()->floor()
2623<
2624 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2625
2626
2627fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2628 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2629 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2630 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2631 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2632 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2633 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2634 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2635 Examples: >
2636 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2637< 0.13 >
2638 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2639< -0.13
2640
2641 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2642 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2643<
2644 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2645
2646
2647fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2648 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2649 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2650 are escaped with a backslash.
2651 For most systems the characters escaped are
2652 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2653 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2654 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2655 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
2656 Example: >
2657 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002658 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002659< results in executing: >
2660 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2661<
2662 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2663 GetName()->fnameescape()
2664
2665fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2666 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2667 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2668 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2669 Example: >
2670 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2671< results in: >
2672 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
2673< If {mods} is empty then {fname} is returned.
2674 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2675 |expand()| first then.
2676
2677 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2678 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2679
2680foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2681 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2682 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2683 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2684 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2685 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2686
2687 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2688 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2689
2690foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2691 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2692 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2693 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2694 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2695 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2696
2697 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2698 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2699
2700foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2701 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2702 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2703 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2704 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2705 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2706 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2707 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2708 previous line is usually available.
2709 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2710 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2711
2712 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2713 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2714<
2715 *foldtext()*
2716foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2717 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2718 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2719 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2720 The returned string looks like this: >
2721 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2722< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2723 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2724 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2725 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2726 'commentstring' options is removed.
2727 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2728 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2729 setting.
2730 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2731
2732foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2733 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2734 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2735 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2736 returned.
2737 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2738 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2739 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2740 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2741
2742
2743 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2744 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2745<
2746 *foreground()*
2747foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2748 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2749 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2750 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2751 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002752 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002753 Win32 console version}
2754
2755fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2756 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2757 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2758
2759 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2760 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2761 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2762 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2763
2764 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2765 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2766
2767 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2768 GetName()->fullcommand()
2769<
2770 *funcref()*
2771funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2772 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2773 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2774 function {name} is redefined later.
2775
2776 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002777 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2778 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2779 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2780 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002781
2782 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2783 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2784<
2785 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2786function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2787 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2788 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2789 internal function.
2790
2791 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2792 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2793 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2794 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2795 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2796<
2797 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2798 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2799 same function.
2800
2801 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
2802 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
2803 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
2804
2805 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
2806 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
2807 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2808 ...
2809 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
2810 ...
2811 call Partial('name')
2812< Invokes the function as with: >
2813 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2814
2815< With a |method|: >
2816 func Callback(one, two, three)
2817 ...
2818 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
2819 ...
2820 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
2821< Invokes the function as with: >
2822 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
2823
2824< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
2825 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
2826 arguments. Example: >
2827 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2828 ...
2829 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
2830 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
2831 ...
2832 call Func2('name')
2833< Invokes the function as with: >
2834 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2835
2836< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
2837 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
2838 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002839 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002840 endfunction
2841 ...
2842 let context = {"name": "example"}
2843 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2844 ...
2845 call Func() " will echo: called for example
2846< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
2847 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
2848 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2849 let Func = context.Callback
2850
2851< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
2852 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
2853 ...
2854 let context = {"name": "example"}
2855 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
2856 ...
2857 call Func(500)
2858< Invokes the function as with: >
2859 call context.Callback('one', 500)
2860<
2861 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2862 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
2863
2864
2865garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
2866 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
2867 that have circular references.
2868
2869 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
2870 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
2871 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
2872 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
2873 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
2874 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
2875 for a long time.
2876
2877 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
2878 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
2879 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
2880
2881 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
2882 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
2883 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
2884 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
2885
2886get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
2887 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
2888 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
2889 omitted.
2890 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2891 mylist->get(idx)
2892get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
2893 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
2894 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
2895 omitted.
2896 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2897 myblob->get(idx)
2898get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
2899 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
2900 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
2901 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
2902 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
2903< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
2904 'default' when it does not exist.
2905 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2906 mydict->get(key)
2907get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00002908 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002909 {what} are:
2910 "name" The function name
2911 "func" The function
2912 "dict" The dictionary
2913 "args" The list with arguments
2914 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2915 myfunc->get(what)
2916<
2917 *getbufinfo()*
2918getbufinfo([{buf}])
2919getbufinfo([{dict}])
2920 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
2921
2922 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
2923 returned.
2924
2925 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
2926 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
2927 be specified in {dict}:
2928 buflisted include only listed buffers.
2929 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
2930 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
2931
2932 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
2933 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
2934 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
2935 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
2936
2937 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
2938 entries:
2939 bufnr Buffer number.
2940 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
2941 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
2942 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
2943 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
2944 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
2945 last used.
2946 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
2947 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
2948 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
2949 opened in the current window.
2950 Only valid if the buffer has been
2951 displayed in the window in the past.
2952 If you want the line number of the
2953 last known cursor position in a given
2954 window, use |line()|: >
2955 :echo line('.', {winid})
2956<
2957 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
2958 valid when loaded)
2959 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
2960 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
2961 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
2962 Each list item is a dictionary with
2963 the following fields:
2964 id sign identifier
2965 lnum line number
2966 name sign name
2967 variables A reference to the dictionary with
2968 buffer-local variables.
2969 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
2970 buffer
2971 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
2972 display this buffer
2973
2974 Examples: >
2975 for buf in getbufinfo()
2976 echo buf.name
2977 endfor
2978 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
2979 if buf.changed
2980 ....
2981 endif
2982 endfor
2983<
2984 To get buffer-local options use: >
2985 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
2986<
2987 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2988 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
2989<
2990
2991 *getbufline()*
2992getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
2993 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
2994 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
2995 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
2996
2997 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2998
2999 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3000 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3001
3002 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3003 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3004
3005 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3006 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3007 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3008 returned.
3009
3010 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3011 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3012
3013 Example: >
3014 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3015
3016< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3017 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
3018
3019getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3020 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3021 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3022 must be used.
3023 The {varname} argument is a string.
3024 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3025 buffer-local variables.
3026 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3027 the buffer-local options.
3028 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3029 a buffer-local option.
3030 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3031 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3032 window-local option.
3033 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3034 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3035 string is returned, there is no error message.
3036 Examples: >
3037 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003038 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003039
3040< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3041 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3042<
3043getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3044 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3045 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3046 exist, an empty list is returned.
3047
3048 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3049 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3050 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3051 entries:
3052 col column number
3053 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3054 lnum line number
3055 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3056 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3057 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3058
3059 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3060 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3061
3062getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3063 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3064 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3065 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3066 Return zero otherwise.
3067 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3068 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3069 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3070
3071 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3072 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
3073 result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3074 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3075 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3076 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3077 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3078 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3079 that is not included in the character.
3080
3081 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3082 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3083 sequence.
3084
3085 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3086 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3087 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3088
3089 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3090
3091 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3092 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3093 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3094 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3095 ignored.
3096 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3097 let c = getchar()
3098 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003099 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003100 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003101 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003102 endif
3103<
3104 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3105 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3106 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3107
3108 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3109 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3110 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3111 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3112
3113 There is no mapping for the character.
3114 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3115 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3116 sequence. Examples: >
3117 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3118 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3119< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3120 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3121 :function FindChar()
3122 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3123 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3124 : normal l
3125 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3126 : break
3127 : endif
3128 : endwhile
3129 :endfunction
3130<
3131 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3132 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3133 another character: >
3134 :function GetKey()
3135 : let c = getchar()
3136 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3137 : let c = getchar()
3138 : endwhile
3139 : return c
3140 :endfunction
3141
3142getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3143 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3144 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3145 These values are added together:
3146 2 shift
3147 4 control
3148 8 alt (meta)
3149 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3150 32 mouse double click
3151 64 mouse triple click
3152 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3153 128 command (Macintosh only)
3154 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3155 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
3156 without a modifier.
3157
3158 *getcharpos()*
3159getcharpos({expr})
3160 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3161 column number in the returned List is a character index
3162 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003163 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3164 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003165 of the last character.
3166
3167 Example:
3168 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3169 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3170 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3171<
3172 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3173 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3174
3175getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3176 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3177 with the following entries:
3178
3179 char character previously used for a character
3180 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3181 if no character search has been performed
3182 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3183 0 for backward
3184 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3185 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3186 character search
3187
3188 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3189 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3190 character search: >
3191 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3192 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3193< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3194
3195
3196getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3197 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3198 string.
3199 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3200 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3201 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3202 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3203 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3204 if no character is available.
3205 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3206 result is converted to a string.
3207
3208
3209getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3210 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3211 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3212 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3213 Example: >
3214 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3215< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3216 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3217 |inputsecret()|.
3218
3219getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3220 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3221 byte count. The first column is 1.
3222 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3223 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3224 Returns 0 otherwise.
3225 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3226
3227getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3228 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3229 are:
3230 : normal Ex command
3231 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3232 / forward search command
3233 ? backward search command
3234 @ |input()| command
3235 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3236 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3237 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3238 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3239 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3240 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3241
3242getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3243 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3244 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3245 when not in the command-line window.
3246
3247getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3248 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3249 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3250 types are supported:
3251
3252 arglist file names in argument list
3253 augroup autocmd groups
3254 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003255 behave |:behave| suboptions
3256 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003257 color color schemes
3258 command Ex command
3259 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3260 compiler compilers
3261 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3262 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3263 dir directory names
3264 environment environment variable names
3265 event autocommand events
3266 expression Vim expression
3267 file file and directory names
3268 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3269 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3270 function function name
3271 help help subjects
3272 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003273 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003274 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3275 mapclear buffer argument
3276 mapping mapping name
3277 menu menus
3278 messages |:messages| suboptions
3279 option options
3280 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003281 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003282 shellcmd Shell command
3283 sign |:sign| suboptions
3284 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3285 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3286 tag tags
3287 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3288 user user names
3289 var user variables
3290
3291 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3292 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3293 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3294
3295 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3296 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3297 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3298
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003299 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3300 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003301 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3302 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3303 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3304 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003305
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003306 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3307 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3308 a ":call" command: >
3309 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3310<
3311 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3312 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3313
3314 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3315 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3316<
3317 *getcurpos()*
3318getcurpos([{winid}])
3319 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3320 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3321 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3322 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003323 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3324 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003325 |getpos()|.
3326 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3327 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3328 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3329
3330 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3331 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3332 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3333 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3334 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3335
3336 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3337 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3338 MoveTheCursorAround
3339 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3340< Note that this only works within the window. See
3341 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3342
3343 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3344 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3345<
3346 *getcursorcharpos()*
3347getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3348 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3349 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3350
3351 Example:
3352 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3353 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3354 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3355<
3356 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3357 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3358
3359< *getcwd()*
3360getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3361 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3362 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3363
3364 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3365 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3366 the |window-ID|.
3367 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3368 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3369
3370 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3371 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3372 the working directory of the tabpage.
3373 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3374 use the current tabpage.
3375 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3376 the current window.
3377 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3378
3379 Examples: >
3380 " Get the working directory of the current window
3381 :echo getcwd()
3382 :echo getcwd(0)
3383 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3384 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3385 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3386 " Get the global working directory
3387 :echo getcwd(-1)
3388 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3389 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3390 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3391 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3392
3393< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3394 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3395
3396getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3397 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3398 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3399 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3400
3401< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3402 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3403 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3404 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3405
3406 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3407 GetVarname()->getenv()
3408
3409getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3410 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3411 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3412 |hl-Normal|.
3413 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3414 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3415 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3416 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3417 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3418 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3419 function just after the GUI has started.
3420 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3421 a valid name does not work.
3422
3423getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3424 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3425 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3426 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3427 empty string is returned.
3428 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3429 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3430 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3431 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3432 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3433 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3434 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3435< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3436 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3437
3438 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3439 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3440<
3441 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3442
3443getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3444 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3445 given file {fname}.
3446 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3447 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3448 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3449 is returned.
3450
3451 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3452 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3453
3454getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3455 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3456 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3457 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3458 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3459 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3460
3461 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3462 GetFilename()->getftime()
3463
3464getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3465 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3466 file of the given file {fname}.
3467 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3468 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3469 results:
3470 Normal file "file"
3471 Directory "dir"
3472 Symbolic link "link"
3473 Block device "bdev"
3474 Character device "cdev"
3475 Socket "socket"
3476 FIFO "fifo"
3477 All other "other"
3478 Example: >
3479 getftype("/home")
3480< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3481 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3482 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3483 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3484
3485 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3486 GetFilename()->getftype()
3487
3488getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3489 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3490 active.
3491 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3492
3493getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3494 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3495
3496 Without arguments use the current window.
3497 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3498 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3499 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3500 page.
3501
3502 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3503 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3504 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3505 the following entries:
3506 bufnr buffer number
3507 col column number
3508 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3509 filename filename if available
3510 lnum line number
3511
3512 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3513 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3514
3515< *getline()*
3516getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3517 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3518 from the current buffer. Example: >
3519 getline(1)
3520< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3521 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3522 To get the line under the cursor: >
3523 getline(".")
3524< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3525 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3526
3527 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3528 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3529 including line {end}.
3530 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3531 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3532 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3533 Example: >
3534 :let start = line('.')
3535 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3536 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3537
3538< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3539 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3540
3541< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3542
3543getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3544 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3545 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3546 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3547
3548 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3549 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3550 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3551
3552 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3553 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3554 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3555
3556 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3557 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3558
3559 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3560 from the location list. This field is
3561 applicable only when called from a
3562 location list window. See
3563 |location-list-file-window| for more
3564 details.
3565
3566 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3567 location list for the window {nr}.
3568 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3569
3570 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3571 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3572 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3573
3574
3575getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3576 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3577 about all the global marks. |mark|
3578
3579 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3580 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3581 see |bufname()|.
3582
3583 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3584 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3585 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3586 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3587 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3588 file file name
3589
3590 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3591 mark.
3592
3593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3594 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3595
3596getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3597 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3598 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3599 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3600 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3601 |getmatches()|.
3602 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3603 window ID instead of the current window.
3604 Example: >
3605 :echo getmatches()
3606< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3607 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3608 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3609 :let m = getmatches()
3610 :call clearmatches()
3611 :echo getmatches()
3612< [] >
3613 :call setmatches(m)
3614 :echo getmatches()
3615< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3616 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3617 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3618 :unlet m
3619<
3620getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3621 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3622 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3623 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3624 screenrow screen row
3625 screencol screen column
3626 winid Window ID of the click
3627 winrow row inside "winid"
3628 wincol column inside "winid"
3629 line text line inside "winid"
3630 column text column inside "winid"
3631 All numbers are 1-based.
3632
3633 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3634 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3635
3636 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3637 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3638 are zero.
3639
3640 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3641 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3642
3643 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3644
3645 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3646 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3647
3648 *getpid()*
3649getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3650 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3651 exits.
3652
3653 *getpos()*
3654getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3655 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3656 |getcurpos()|.
3657 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3658 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3659 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3660 is the buffer number of the mark.
3661 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3662 column is 1.
3663 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3664 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3665 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3666 character.
3667 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3668 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003669 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003670 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3671 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3672 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003673 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3674 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003675 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3676 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3677 ...
3678 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3679< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3680
3681 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3682 GetMark()->getpos()
3683
3684getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3685 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3686 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3687 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3688 bufname() to get the name
3689 module module name
3690 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3691 end_lnum
3692 end of line number if the item is multiline
3693 col column number (first column is 1)
3694 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3695 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3696 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3697 nr error number
3698 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3699 text description of the error
3700 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3701 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3702
3703 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3704 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3705 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3706 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3707 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3708
3709 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3710 do something with them: >
3711 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3712 :for d in getqflist()
3713 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3714 :endfor
3715<
3716 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3717 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3718 following string items are supported in {what}:
3719 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3720 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3721 context get the |quickfix-context|
3722 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3723 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3724 value is used.
3725 id get information for the quickfix list with
3726 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3727 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3728 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3729 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3730 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3731 See |quickfix-index|
3732 items quickfix list entries
3733 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3734 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3735 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3736 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3737 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3738 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3739 the last quickfix list
3740 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3741 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3742 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3743 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3744 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3745 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3746 all all of the above quickfix properties
3747 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3748 particular item, set it to zero.
3749 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3750 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3751 specified by "id" is used.
3752 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3753 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3754 contains the quickfix stack size.
3755 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3756 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3757 "items" with the list of entries.
3758
3759 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3760 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3761 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3762 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3763 If not present, set to "".
3764 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3765 present, set to 0.
3766 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3767 present, set to 0.
3768 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3769 an empty list.
3770 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3771 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3772 window. If not present, set to 0.
3773 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3774 present, set to 0.
3775 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3776 to "".
3777 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3778
3779 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3780 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3781 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3782 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3783<
3784getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3785 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3786 {regname}. Example: >
3787 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3788< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3789 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00003790 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003791
3792 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3793 register. (For use in maps.)
3794 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3795 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3796 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3797
3798 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3799 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3800 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3801 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3802 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3803 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3804
3805 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3806 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3807 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3808
3809 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3810 GetRegname()->getreg()
3811
3812getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3813 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3814 Dictionary with the following entries:
3815 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3816 {regname}, like
3817 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3818 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3819 |getregtype()|.
3820 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3821 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
3822 register.
3823 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
3824 single letter name of the register
3825 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
3826 For example, after deleting a line
3827 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
3828 which is the register that got the
3829 deleted text.
3830
3831 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
3832 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
3833 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3834 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3835 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
3836 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3837
3838 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3839 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
3840
3841getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
3842 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3843 The value will be one of:
3844 "v" for |characterwise| text
3845 "V" for |linewise| text
3846 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
3847 "" for an empty or unknown register
3848 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3849 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
3850 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
3851 |v:register| is used.
3852 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3853
3854 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3855 GetRegname()->getregtype()
3856
3857gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
3858 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
3859 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
3860 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
3861 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
3862 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
3863
3864 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3865 tabnr tab page number.
3866 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3867 tabpage-local variables
3868 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
3869
3870 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3871 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
3872
3873gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
3874 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
3875 {tabnr}. |t:var|
3876 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
3877 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3878 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
3879 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
3880 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3881 string is returned, there is no error message.
3882
3883 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3884 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
3885
3886gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
3887 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
3888 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
3889 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3890 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
3891 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
3892 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
3893 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
3894 window-local option.
3895 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
3896 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
3897 use |getwinvar()|.
3898 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3899 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
3900 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
3901 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
3902 or buffer-local variable.
3903 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
3904 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
3905 Examples: >
3906 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003907 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003908<
3909 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
3910 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
3911
3912< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3913 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
3914
3915gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
3916 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
3917 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3918 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
3919 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
3920
3921 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3922 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
3923 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
3924 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
3925 items List of items in the stack. Each item
3926 is a dictionary containing the
3927 entries described below.
3928 length Number of entries in the stack.
3929
3930 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
3931 entries:
3932 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
3933 from cursor position before the tag jump.
3934 See |getpos()| for the format of the
3935 returned list.
3936 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
3937 multiple matching tags are found for a
3938 name.
3939 tagname name of the tag
3940
3941 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
3942
3943 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3944 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
3945
3946
3947gettext({text}) *gettext()*
3948 Translate String {text} if possible.
3949 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
3950 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
3951 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
3952 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
3953 called.
3954 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
3955 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
3956 strings.
3957
3958
3959getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
3960 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
3961
3962 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
3963 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
3964 exist the result is an empty list.
3965
3966 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
3967 tab pages is returned.
3968
3969 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3970 botline last complete displayed buffer line
3971 bufnr number of buffer in the window
3972 height window height (excluding winbar)
3973 loclist 1 if showing a location list
3974 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3975 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
3976 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3977 terminal 1 if a terminal window
3978 {only with the +terminal feature}
3979 tabnr tab page number
3980 topline first displayed buffer line
3981 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3982 window-local variables
3983 width window width
3984 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
3985 otherwise
3986 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
3987 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
3988 textoff number of columns occupied by any
3989 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
3990 number in front of the text
3991 winid |window-ID|
3992 winnr window number
3993 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
3994 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
3995
3996 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3997 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
3998
3999getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4000 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4001 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4002 [x-pos, y-pos]
4003 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4004 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4005 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4006 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4007 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4008 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4009 do some work in the meantime: >
4010 while 1
4011 let res = getwinpos(1)
4012 if res[0] >= 0
4013 break
4014 endif
4015 " Do some work here
4016 endwhile
4017<
4018
4019 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4020 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4021<
4022 *getwinposx()*
4023getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4024 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4025 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4026 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4027 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4028
4029 *getwinposy()*
4030getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4031 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4032 a timeout of 100 msec).
4033 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4034 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4035
4036getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4037 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4038 Examples: >
4039 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004040 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004041
4042< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4043 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4044<
4045glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4046 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4047 use of special characters.
4048
4049 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4050 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4051 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4052 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4053 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4054
4055 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4056 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4057 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4058 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4059 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4060
4061 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4062
4063 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4064 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4065
4066 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4067 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4068 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4069 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4070
4071 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4072 any external command. Example: >
4073 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4074 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4075< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4076 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4077
4078 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4079 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4080
4081 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4082 GetExpr()->glob()
4083
4084glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4085 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4086 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4087 is a file name. E.g. >
4088 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4089< This is equivalent to: >
4090 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4091< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4092 empty string.
4093 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4094 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4095
4096 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4097 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4098< *globpath()*
4099globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4100 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4101 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4102 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4103<
4104 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4105 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4106 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4107 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4108 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4109 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4110 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4111 error message.
4112
4113 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4114 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4115 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4116 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4117
4118 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4119 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4120 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4121 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4122 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4123 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4124<
4125 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4126
4127 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4128 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4129 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4130 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4131< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4132 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4133
4134 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4135 second argument: >
4136 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4137<
4138 *has()*
4139has({feature} [, {check}])
4140 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4141 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4142 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4143 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4144
4145 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4146 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4147 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4148 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4149 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4150 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4151 current Vim version.
4152
4153 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4154
4155 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4156 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4157 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4158 separate line: >
4159 if has('feature')
4160 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4161 endif
4162< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4163 would not be found.
4164
4165
4166has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4167 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4168 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4169 argument is a string.
4170
4171 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4172 mydict->has_key(key)
4173
4174haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4175 The result is a Number:
4176 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4177 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4178 0 otherwise.
4179
4180 Without arguments use the current window.
4181 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4182 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4183 page.
4184 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4185 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4186 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4187 Examples: >
4188 if haslocaldir() == 1
4189 " window local directory case
4190 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4191 " tab-local directory case
4192 else
4193 " global directory case
4194 endif
4195
4196 " current window
4197 :echo haslocaldir()
4198 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4199 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4200 " window n in current tab page
4201 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4202 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4203 " window n in tab page m
4204 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4205 " tab page m
4206 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4207<
4208 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4209 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4210
4211hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4212 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4213 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4214 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4215 indicated by {mode}.
4216 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4217 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4218 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4219 Command-line mode.
4220 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4221 buffer are checked for a match.
4222 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4223 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4224 n Normal mode
4225 v Visual and Select mode
4226 x Visual mode
4227 s Select mode
4228 o Operator-pending mode
4229 i Insert mode
4230 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4231 c Command-line mode
4232 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4233
4234 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4235 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4236 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4237 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4238 :endif
4239< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4240 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4241
4242 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4243 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4244
4245histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4246 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4247 one of: *hist-names*
4248 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4249 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4250 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4251 "input" or "@" input line history
4252 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4253 empty the current or last used history
4254 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4255 character is sufficient.
4256 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4257 shifted to become the newest entry.
4258 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4259 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4260
4261 Example: >
4262 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4263 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4264< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4265
4266 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4267 second argument: >
4268 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4269
4270histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4271 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4272 for the possible values of {history}.
4273
4274 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4275 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4276 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4277 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4278 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4279 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4280 be removed if it exists.
4281
4282 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4283 is returned.
4284
4285 Examples:
4286 Clear expression register history: >
4287 :call histdel("expr")
4288<
4289 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4290 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4291<
4292 The following three are equivalent: >
4293 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4294 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004295 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004296<
4297 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4298 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4299 :call histdel("search", -1)
4300 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4301<
4302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4303 GetHistory()->histdel()
4304
4305histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4306 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4307 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4308 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4309 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4310 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4311
4312 Examples:
4313 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004314 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004315
4316< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4317 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4318 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4319<
4320 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4321 GetHistory()->histget()
4322
4323histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4324 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4325 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4326 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4327
4328 Example: >
4329 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4330
4331< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4332 GetHistory()->histnr()
4333<
4334hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4335 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4336 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4337 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4338 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4339 item.
4340 *highlight_exists()*
4341 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4342
4343 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4344 GetName()->hlexists()
4345<
4346hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4347 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4348 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4349 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4350 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4351
4352 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4353 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4354 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4355 resolved highlight group are returned.
4356
4357 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4358 following items:
4359 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4360 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4361 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4362 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4363 ctermbg cterm background color.
4364 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4365 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4366 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4367 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4368 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4369 group link is a default link. See
4370 |highlight-default|.
4371 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4372 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4373 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4374 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4375 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4376 id highlight group ID.
4377 linksto linked highlight group name.
4378 See |:highlight-link|.
4379 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4380 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4381 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4382 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4383
4384 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4385 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4386 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4387 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4388
4389 Example(s): >
4390 :echo hlget()
4391 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4392 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4393<
4394 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4395 GetName()->hlget()
4396<
4397hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4398 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4399 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4400 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4401 supported items in this dictionary.
4402
4403 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4404 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4405
4406 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4407 a link for an existing highlight group
4408 with attributes.
4409
4410 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4411 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4412 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4413 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4414 modified.
4415
4416 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4417 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4418 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4419 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4420
4421 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4422 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4423
4424 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4425
4426 Example(s): >
4427 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4428 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4429 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4430 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4431 :let l = hlget()
4432 :call hlset(l)
4433 " clear the Search highlight group
4434 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4435 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4436 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4437 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4438 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4439 " remove the MyHlg group link
4440 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4441 " clear the attributes and a link
4442 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4443 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4444<
4445 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4446 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4447<
4448 *hlID()*
4449hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4450 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4451 zero is returned.
4452 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4453 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4454 "Comment" group: >
4455 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4456< *highlightID()*
4457 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4458
4459 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4460 GetName()->hlID()
4461
4462hostname() *hostname()*
4463 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4464 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4465 256 characters long are truncated.
4466
4467iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4468 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4469 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4470 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4471 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4472 are replaced with "?".
4473 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4474 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4475 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4476 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4477 can be done.
4478 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4479 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4480 UTF-8 and use: >
4481 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4482< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4483 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4484 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4485
4486 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4487 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4488<
4489 *indent()*
4490indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4491 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4492 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4493 |getline()|.
4494 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4495 error is given.
4496
4497 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4498 GetLnum()->indent()
4499
4500index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4501 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4502 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4503 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4504 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4505 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4506
4507 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4508 value is equal to {expr}.
4509
4510 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4511 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4512 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4513 case must match.
4514 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4515 Example: >
4516 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4517 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4518
4519< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4520 GetObject()->index(what)
4521
4522input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4523 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4524 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4525 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4526 in the prompt to start a new line.
4527 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4528 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4529 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4530 for lines typed for input().
4531 Example: >
4532 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4533 : echo "Cheers!"
4534 :endif
4535<
4536 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4537 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4538 Example: >
4539 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4540
4541< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4542 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4543 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4544 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4545 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4546 more information. Example: >
4547 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4548<
4549 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4550 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4551 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4552 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4553 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4554 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4555 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4556 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4557 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4558
4559 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004560 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004561 :function GetFoo()
4562 : call inputsave()
4563 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4564 : call inputrestore()
4565 :endfunction
4566
4567< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4568 GetPrompt()->input()
4569
4570inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4571 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4572 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4573 Example: >
4574 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4575 :if n != ""
4576 : let &sw = n
4577 :endif
4578< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4579 omitted an empty string is returned.
4580 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4581 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4582 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4583
4584 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4585 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4586
4587inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4588 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4589 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4590 enter a number, which is returned.
4591 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4592 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4593 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4594 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4595 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4596 length of {textlist} is returned.
4597 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4598 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4599 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4600 Example: >
4601 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4602 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4603
4604< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4605 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4606
4607inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4608 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4609 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4610 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4611 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4612
4613inputsave() *inputsave()*
4614 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4615 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4616 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4617 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4618 many inputrestore() calls.
4619 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4620
4621inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4622 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4623 two exceptions:
4624 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4625 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4626 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4627 |history| stack.
4628 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4629 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4630 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4631
4632 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4633 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4634
4635insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4636 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4637 of it.
4638
4639 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4640 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4641 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4642 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4643
4644 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4645 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4646 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4647 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4648< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4649 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4650 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4651
4652 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4653 mylist->insert(item)
4654
4655interrupt() *interrupt()*
4656 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4657 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4658 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4659 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4660 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4661 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4662 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4663 : call interrupt()
4664 : endif
4665 :endfunction
4666 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4667
4668invert({expr}) *invert()*
4669 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4670 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4671 :let bits = invert(bits)
4672< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4673 :let bits = bits->invert()
4674
4675isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4676 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4677 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4678 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4679 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4680
4681 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4682 GetName()->isdirectory()
4683
4684isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4685 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4686 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4687 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4688< 1 >
4689 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4690< -1
4691
4692 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4693 Compute()->isinf()
4694<
4695 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4696
4697islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4698 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4699 name of a locked variable.
4700 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4701 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4702 Example: >
4703 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4704 :lockvar 1 alist
4705 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4706 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4707
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00004708< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
4709 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
4710 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
4711 |exists()| to check for existence.
4712 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004713
4714 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4715 GetName()->islocked()
4716
4717isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4718 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4719 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4720< 1
4721
4722 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4723 Compute()->isnan()
4724<
4725 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4726
4727items({dict}) *items()*
4728 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4729 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4730 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4731 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4732 Example: >
4733 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004734 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004735 endfor
4736
4737< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4738 mydict->items()
4739
4740job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4741
4742
4743join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4744 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4745 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4746 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4747 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4748 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004749 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004750< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4751 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4752 The opposite function is |split()|.
4753
4754 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4755 mylist->join()
4756
4757js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4758 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4759 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4760 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4761 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4762 result in v:none items.
4763
4764 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4765 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4766
4767js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4768 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4769 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4770 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4771 commas.
4772 For example, the Vim object:
4773 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4774 Will be encoded as:
4775 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4776 While json_encode() would produce:
4777 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4778 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4779 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4780
4781 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4782 GetObject()->js_encode()
4783
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00004784json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004785 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4786 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4787 JSON and Vim values.
4788 The decoding is permissive:
4789 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4790 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4791 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4792 same as {"1":2}.
4793 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4794 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4795 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4796 are accepted.
4797 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4798 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4799 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4800 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4801 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4802 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4803 character in string) for "\t".
4804 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
4805 and results in v:none.
4806 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
4807 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
4808 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
4809 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
4810 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
4811 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
4812 *E938*
4813 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
4814 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
4815 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
4816
4817 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4818 ReadObject()->json_decode()
4819
4820json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
4821 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
4822 The encoding is specified in:
4823 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004824 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004825 |Number| decimal number
4826 |Float| floating point number
4827 Float nan "NaN"
4828 Float inf "Infinity"
4829 Float -inf "-Infinity"
4830 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
4831 |Funcref| not possible, error
4832 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
4833 used recursively: []
4834 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
4835 used recursively: {}
4836 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
4837 v:false "false"
4838 v:true "true"
4839 v:none "null"
4840 v:null "null"
4841 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
4842 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
4843 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01004844 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
4845 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004846
4847 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4848 GetObject()->json_encode()
4849
4850keys({dict}) *keys()*
4851 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
4852 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
4853
4854 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4855 mydict->keys()
4856
4857< *len()* *E701*
4858len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
4859 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
4860 used, as with |strlen()|.
4861 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
4862 returned.
4863 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
4864 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
4865 |Dictionary| is returned.
4866 Otherwise an error is given.
4867
4868 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4869 mylist->len()
4870
4871< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
4872libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4873 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
4874 with single argument {argument}.
4875 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
4876 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
4877 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
4878 limited.
4879 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
4880 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
4881 to Vim.
4882 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
4883 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
4884 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
4885 null-terminated string.
4886 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
4887
4888 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
4889 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
4890 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
4891 very probably crash.
4892
4893 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
4894 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
4895 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
4896 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
4897 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
4898 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
4899 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
4900 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
4901 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
4902 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
4903
4904 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
4905 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
4906 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
4907 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
4908 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
4909 the DLL is not in the usual places.
4910 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
4911 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
4912 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4913 feature is present}
4914 Examples: >
4915 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
4916
4917< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4918 third argument: >
4919 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
4920<
4921 *libcallnr()*
4922libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4923 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
4924 int instead of a string.
4925 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4926 feature is present}
4927 Examples: >
4928 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
4929 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
4930 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
4931<
4932 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4933 third argument: >
4934 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
4935<
4936
4937line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
4938 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
4939 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004940 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004941 . the cursor position
4942 $ the last line in the current buffer
4943 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
4944 returned)
4945 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
4946 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
4947 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
4948 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
4949 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
4950 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
4951 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
4952 that it's updated right away.
4953 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4954 then applies to another buffer.
4955 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
4956 |getpos()|.
4957 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
4958 that window instead of the current window.
4959 Examples: >
4960 line(".") line number of the cursor
4961 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
4962 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004963 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004964<
4965 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
4966 |last-position-jump|.
4967
4968 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4969 GetValue()->line()
4970
4971line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
4972 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
4973 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
4974 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
4975 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
4976 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
4977 below the last line: >
4978 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
4979< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
4980 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
4981 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
4982 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
4983 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
4984
4985 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4986 GetLnum()->line2byte()
4987
4988lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
4989 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
4990 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
4991 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
4992 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
4993 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
4994 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4995 error is given.
4996
4997 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4998 GetLnum()->lispindent()
4999
5000list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5001 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5002 Examples: >
5003 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5004 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5005< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5006 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5007
5008 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5009
5010 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5011 GetList()->list2blob()
5012
5013list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5014 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5015 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5016 list2str([32]) returns " "
5017 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5018< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5019 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5020< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5021
5022 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5023 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5024 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5025 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5026<
5027 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5028 GetList()->list2str()
5029
5030listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5031 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5032 been made to buffer {buf}.
5033 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5034 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5035 buffer is used.
5036 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5037
5038 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005039 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5040 start first changed line number
5041 end first line number below the change
5042 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005043 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005044 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005045
5046 Example: >
5047 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5048 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5049 endfunc
5050 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5051
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005052< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005053 dictionary with these entries:
5054 lnum the first line number of the change
5055 end the first line below the change
5056 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5057 deleted
5058 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5059 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5060 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5061 character has a value of one.
5062 When lines are inserted the values are:
5063 lnum line above which the new line is added
5064 end equal to "lnum"
5065 added number of lines inserted
5066 col 1
5067 When lines are deleted the values are:
5068 lnum the first deleted line
5069 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5070 the deletion was done
5071 added negative, number of lines deleted
5072 col 1
5073 When lines are changed:
5074 lnum the first changed line
5075 end the line below the last changed line
5076 added 0
5077 col first column with a change or 1
5078
5079 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5080 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5081 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5082 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5083
5084 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5085 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5086 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5087 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5088
5089 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5090 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5091 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5092
5093 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5094 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5095 of a buffer.
5096 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5097 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5098
5099 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5100 second argument: >
5101 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5102
5103listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5104 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5105 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5106
5107 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5108 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5109 buffer is used.
5110
5111 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5112 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5113
5114listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5115 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5116 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5117 removed.
5118
5119 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5120 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5121
5122localtime() *localtime()*
5123 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5124 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5125
5126
5127log({expr}) *log()*
5128 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5129 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5130 (0, inf].
5131 Examples: >
5132 :echo log(10)
5133< 2.302585 >
5134 :echo log(exp(5))
5135< 5.0
5136
5137 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5138 Compute()->log()
5139<
5140 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5141
5142
5143log10({expr}) *log10()*
5144 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5145 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5146 Examples: >
5147 :echo log10(1000)
5148< 3.0 >
5149 :echo log10(0.01)
5150< -2.0
5151
5152 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5153 Compute()->log10()
5154<
5155 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5156
5157luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5158 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5159 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5160 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5161 Strings are returned as they are.
5162 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5163 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5164 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5165 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5166 as-is.
5167 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5168 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5169 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5170 to {expr}.
5171
5172 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5173 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5174
5175< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5176
5177map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5178 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005179 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005180 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5181 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5182 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5183 characters, is replaced.
5184 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5185 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5186 Vim9 script.
5187
5188 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5189
5190 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5191 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5192 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5193 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5194 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5195 current character.
5196 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005197 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005198< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5199
5200 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5201 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5202 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5203 still have to double ' quotes
5204
5205 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5206 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5207 2. the value of the current item.
5208 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5209 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5210 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005211 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005212 endfunc
5213 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5214< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005215 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005216< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005217 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005218< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005219 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005220<
5221 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5222 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005223 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005224
5225< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5226 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5227 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5228 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5229 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5230 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5231
5232 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5233 mylist->map(expr2)
5234
5235
5236maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5237 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5238 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5239 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005240 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5241 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005242
5243 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5244 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5245 is returned.
5246
5247 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5248 command.
5249
5250 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5251 "n" Normal
5252 "v" Visual (including Select)
5253 "o" Operator-pending
5254 "i" Insert
5255 "c" Cmd-line
5256 "s" Select
5257 "x" Visual
5258 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5259 "t" Terminal-Job
5260 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5261 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5262
5263 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5264 instead of mappings.
5265
5266 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5267 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005268 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005269 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5270 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5271 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5272 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5273 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5274 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5275 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5276 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5277 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5278 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5279 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5280 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5281 characters will be used:
5282 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5283 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5284 (|mapmode-ic|)
5285 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5286 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005287 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
5288 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005289 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5290 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5291 (|:map-<nowait>|).
5292
5293 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5294 |mapset()|.
5295
5296 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5297 then the global mappings.
5298 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5299 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005300 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005301
5302< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5303 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5304
5305mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5306 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5307 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5308 {name}.
5309 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5310 instead of mappings.
5311 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5312 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5313
5314 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5315 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5316 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5317 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5318 mapcheck("b") no no no
5319
5320 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5321 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5322 mapping for {name} exactly.
5323 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5324 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5325 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5326 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5327 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5328 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5329 then the global mappings.
5330 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5331 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5332 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5333 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5334 :endif
5335< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5336 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5337
5338 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5339 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5340
5341
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005342maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5343 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5344 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5345 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5346 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5347
5348 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5349 vim9script
5350 echo maplist()->filter(
5351 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
5352
5353
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005354mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5355 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5356 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5357 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5358 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5359
5360
5361mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
5362 Restore a mapping from a dictionary returned by |maparg()|.
5363 {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as for the call to
5364 |maparg()|. *E460*
5365 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5366 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5367 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5368 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5369 nnoremap K somethingelse
5370 ...
5371 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5372< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
5373 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save the mapping for all of
5374 them, since they can differ.
5375
5376
5377match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5378 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5379 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5380 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5381
5382 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5383 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5384 {pat} matches.
5385
5386 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5387 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5388
5389 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5390 Example: >
5391 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5392 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5393< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5394 *strpbrk()*
5395 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5396 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5397< *strcasestr()*
5398 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5399 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5400 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5401<
5402 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5403 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5404 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5405 first character/item. Example: >
5406 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5407< result is again "4". >
5408 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5409< result is again "4". >
5410 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5411< result is "3".
5412 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5413 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5414 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5415 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5416 backwards compatible).
5417 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5418 the index is counted from the end.
5419 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5420 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5421
5422 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5423 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5424 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5425 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5426< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5427 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5428 see above.
5429
5430 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5431 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5432 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5433 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5434 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5435 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5436 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5437 further down in the text.
5438
5439 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5440 GetText()->match('word')
5441 GetList()->match('word')
5442<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005443 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005444matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5445 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5446 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5447 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5448 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5449 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5450 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5451 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5452 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5453 concealed.
5454
5455 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5456 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5457 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5458 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5459 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5460 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5461 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5462 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5463 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5464 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5465
5466 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5467 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5468 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5469 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5470 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5471 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5472 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5473
5474 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5475 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5476 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5477 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5478
5479 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5480 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5481 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5482 window Instead of the current window use the
5483 window with this number or window ID.
5484
5485 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5486 the |:match| commands.
5487
5488 Example: >
5489 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5490 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5491< Deletion of the pattern: >
5492 :call matchdelete(m)
5493
5494< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5495 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5496 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5497
5498 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5499 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5500<
5501 *matchaddpos()*
5502matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5503 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5504 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5505 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5506 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5507 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5508 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5509
5510 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5511 these:
5512 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5513 line has number 1.
5514 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5515 number will be highlighted.
5516 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5517 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5518 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5519 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5520 be highlighted.
5521 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5522 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5523
5524 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5525
5526 Example: >
5527 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5528 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5529< Deletion of the pattern: >
5530 :call matchdelete(m)
5531
5532< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5533 |getmatches()|.
5534
5535 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5536 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5537
5538matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5539 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5540 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5541 Return a |List| with two elements:
5542 The name of the highlight group used
5543 The pattern used.
5544 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5545 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5546 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5547 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5548 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5549
5550 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5551 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5552
5553matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5554 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5555 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5556 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5557 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5558 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5559 window ID instead of the current window.
5560
5561 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5562 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5563
5564matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5565 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5566 after the match. Example: >
5567 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5568< results in "7".
5569 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5570 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5571 do it with matchend(): >
5572 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5573 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5574< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5575
5576 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5577 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5578< results in "7". >
5579 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5580< result is "-1".
5581 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5582
5583 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5584 GetText()->matchend('word')
5585
5586
5587matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5588 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5589 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5590 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5591
5592 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5593 items:
5594 matchseq When this item is present and {str} contains
5595 multiple words separated by white space, then
5596 returns only matches that contain the words in
5597 the given sequence.
5598
5599 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5600 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005601 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005602 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5603 string.
5604 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5605 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5606 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5607 argument and return the text for that item to
5608 use for fuzzy matching.
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005609 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
5610 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005611
5612 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5613 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5614 is 256.
5615
5616 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5617 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5618
5619 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5620 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5621 256, then returns an empty list.
5622
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005623 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
5624 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
5625
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00005626 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005627 matching strings.
5628
5629 Example: >
5630 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5631< results in ["clay"]. >
5632 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5633< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5634 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5635< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5636 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5637 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5638 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5639< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5640 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5641 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5642< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5643 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5644< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5645 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5646< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5647 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5648 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5649< results in ['two one'].
5650
5651matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5652 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5653 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5654 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5655 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5656 position.
5657
5658 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5659 positions for the best match is returned.
5660
5661 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5662 list with three empty list items is returned.
5663
5664 Example: >
5665 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5666< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5667 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5668< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5669 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5670< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5671
5672matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5673 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5674 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5675 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5676 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5677 empty string is used. Example: >
5678 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5679< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5680 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5681
5682 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5683
5684 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5685 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5686
5687matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5688 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5689 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5690< results in "ing".
5691 When there is no match "" is returned.
5692 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5693 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5694< results in "ing". >
5695 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5696< result is "".
5697 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5698 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5699
5700 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5701 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5702
5703matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5704 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5705 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5706 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5707< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5708 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5709 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5710 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5711< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5712 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5713< result is ["", -1, -1].
5714 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5715 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5716 end position of the match are returned. >
5717 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5718< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5719 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5720
5721 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5722 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5723<
5724
5725 *max()*
5726max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5727 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5728
5729< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5730 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5731 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5732 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5733 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5734
5735 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5736 mylist->max()
5737
5738
5739menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5740 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5741 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5742 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5743 menu names are returned.
5744
5745 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5746 "n" Normal
5747 "v" Visual (including Select)
5748 "o" Operator-pending
5749 "i" Insert
5750 "c" Cmd-line
5751 "s" Select
5752 "x" Visual
5753 "t" Terminal-Job
5754 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5755 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
5756 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5757
5758 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
5759 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
5760 display display name (name without '&')
5761 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
5762 Refer to |:menu-enable|
5763 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
5764 |toolbar-icon|
5765 iconidx index of a built-in icon
5766 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
5767 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5768 characters will be used:
5769 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5770 name menu item name.
5771 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
5772 remappable else v:false.
5773 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
5774 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
5775 string has special characters translated like
5776 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
5777 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
5778 "<Nop>" is returned.
5779 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
5780 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
5781 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
5782 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
5783 silent v:true if the menu item is created
5784 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
5785 submenus |List| containing the names of
5786 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
5787 item has submenus.
5788
5789 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
5790
5791 Examples: >
5792 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
5793 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
5794
5795 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
5796 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
5797 let m = menu_info(a:name)
5798 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
5799 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
5800 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
5801 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
5802 endfor
5803 endfunc
5804 new
5805 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
5806 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
5807 endfor
5808<
5809 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5810 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
5811
5812
5813< *min()*
5814min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5815 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
5816
5817< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5818 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
5819 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5820 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5821 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5822
5823 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5824 mylist->min()
5825
5826< *mkdir()* *E739*
5827mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
5828 Create directory {name}.
5829
5830 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
5831 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
5832
5833 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
5834 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
5835 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
5836 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
5837 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
5838 created with 0o755.
5839 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005840 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005841
5842< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5843
5844 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
5845 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
5846 "p" option the call will fail.
5847
5848 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
5849 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
5850 failed.
5851
5852 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
5853 :if exists("*mkdir")
5854
5855< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5856 GetName()->mkdir()
5857<
5858 *mode()*
5859mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
5860 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5861 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
5862 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
5863 Also see |state()|.
5864
5865 n Normal
5866 no Operator-pending
5867 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
5868 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
5869 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
5870 CTRL-V is one character
5871 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
5872 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
5873 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
5874 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
5875 v Visual by character
5876 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5877 V Visual by line
5878 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5879 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
5880 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5881 s Select by character
5882 S Select by line
5883 CTRL-S Select blockwise
5884 i Insert
5885 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
5886 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5887 R Replace |R|
5888 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5889 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5890 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
5891 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5892 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5893 c Command-line editing
5894 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
5895 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
5896 r Hit-enter prompt
5897 rm The -- more -- prompt
5898 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
5899 ! Shell or external command is executing
5900 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
5901
5902 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
5903 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
5904 "c" or "n".
5905 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
5906 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
5907 the leading character(s).
5908 Also see |visualmode()|.
5909
5910 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5911 DoFull()->mode()
5912
5913mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
5914 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
5915 converted to Vim data structures.
5916 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
5917 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
5918 returned as Vim |Lists|.
5919 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
5920 converted to strings.
5921 All other types are converted to string with display function.
5922 Examples: >
5923 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
5924 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
5925 :echo mzeval("l")
5926 :echo mzeval("h")
5927<
5928 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5929 to {expr}.
5930
5931 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5932 GetExpr()->mzeval()
5933<
5934 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
5935
5936nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
5937 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
5938 that is not blank. Example: >
5939 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
5940< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5941 below it, zero is returned.
5942 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5943 See also |prevnonblank()|.
5944
5945 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5946 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
5947
5948nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
5949 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
5950 value {expr}. Examples: >
5951 nr2char(64) returns "@"
5952 nr2char(32) returns " "
5953< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5954 Example for "utf-8": >
5955 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
5956< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5957 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
5958 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
5959 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
5960 string, thus results in an empty string.
5961 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
5962 let list = [65, 66, 67]
5963 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5964< Result: "ABC"
5965
5966 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5967 GetNumber()->nr2char()
5968
5969or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
5970 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
5971 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
5972 Example: >
5973 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
5974< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5975 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
5976
5977
5978pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
5979 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
5980 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
5981 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
5982 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
5983 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
5984 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
5985< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
5986>
5987 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
5988< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
5989 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
5990
5991 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5992 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
5993
5994perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
5995 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
5996 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
5997 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
5998 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
5999 reference to it.
6000 Example: >
6001 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6002< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6003
6004 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6005 to {expr}.
6006
6007 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6008 GetExpr()->perleval()
6009
6010< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6011
6012
6013popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6014
6015
6016pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6017 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6018 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6019 Examples: >
6020 :echo pow(3, 3)
6021< 27.0 >
6022 :echo pow(2, 16)
6023< 65536.0 >
6024 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6025< 2.0
6026
6027 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6028 Compute()->pow(3)
6029<
6030 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6031
6032prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6033 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6034 that is not blank. Example: >
6035 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6036< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6037 above it, zero is returned.
6038 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6039 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6040
6041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6042 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6043
6044printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6045 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6046 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6047 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6048< May result in:
6049 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6050
6051 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6052 argument: >
6053 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006054<
6055 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006056
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006057 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006058 %s string
6059 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6060 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6061 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6062 %c single byte
6063 %d decimal number
6064 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6065 %x hex number
6066 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6067 %X hex number using upper case letters
6068 %o octal number
6069 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6070 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6071 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6072 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6073 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6074 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6075 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6076 %% the % character itself
6077
6078 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6079 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6080 the result.
6081
6082 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6083 arguments appear in sequence:
6084
6085 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6086
6087 flags
6088 Zero or more of the following flags:
6089
6090 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6091 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6092 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6093 of the number is increased to force the first
6094 character of the output string to a zero (except
6095 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6096 precision of zero).
6097 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6098 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6099 prepended to it.
6100 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6101 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6102 prepended to it.
6103
6104 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6105 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6106 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6107 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6108 flag is ignored.
6109
6110 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6111 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6112 The converted value is padded on the right with
6113 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6114 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6115
6116 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6117 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6118
6119 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6120 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6121 a space if both are used.
6122
6123 field-width
6124 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6125 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6126 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6127 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6128 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6129 conversion the count is in cells.
6130
6131 .precision
6132 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6133 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6134 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6135 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6136 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6137 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6138 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6139 string for S conversions.
6140 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6141 the decimal point.
6142
6143 type
6144 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6145 be applied, see below.
6146
6147 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6148 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6149 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6150 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6151 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6152 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6153 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6154< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6155 "width" bytes.
6156
6157 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6158
6159 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6160 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6161 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6162 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6163 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6164 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6165 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6166 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6167 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6168 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6169 zeros.
6170 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6171 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6172 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6173 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6174 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6175 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6176 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6177 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6178 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6179
6180 i alias for d
6181 D alias for ld
6182 U alias for lu
6183 O alias for lo
6184
6185 *printf-c*
6186 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6187 resulting character is written.
6188
6189 *printf-s*
6190 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6191 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6192 specified are used.
6193 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6194 automatically converted to text with the same format
6195 as ":echo".
6196 *printf-S*
6197 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6198 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6199 number specified are used.
6200
6201 *printf-f* *E807*
6202 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6203 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6204 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6205 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6206 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6207 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6208 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6209 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6210 Example: >
6211 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6212< 12.12
6213 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6214 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6215
6216 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6217 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6218 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6219 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6220 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6221
6222 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6223 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6224 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6225 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6226 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6227 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6228 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6229 results in 1.0e7.
6230
6231 *printf-%*
6232 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6233 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6234
6235 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6236 accepted and automatically converted.
6237 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6238 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6239 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6240
6241 *E766* *E767*
6242 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6243 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6244 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6245
6246
6247prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6248 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6249 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6250
6251 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6252 string is returned.
6253
6254 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6255 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6256
6257< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6258
6259
6260prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6261 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6262 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6263 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6264
6265 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6266 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6267 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6268 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6269 line.
6270 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6271 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6272 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6273 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6274 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6275 if the user only typed Enter.
6276 Example: >
6277 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6278 func s:TextEntered(text)
6279 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6280 stopinsert
6281 close
6282 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006283 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006284 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6285 set nomodified
6286 endif
6287 endfunc
6288
6289< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6290 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6291
6292< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6293
6294prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6295 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6296 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6297 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6298
6299 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6300 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6301 as in any buffer.
6302
6303 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6304 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6305
6306< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6307
6308prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6309 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6310 {text} to end in a space.
6311 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6312 "prompt". Example: >
6313 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6314<
6315 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6316 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6317
6318< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6319
6320prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6321
6322pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6323 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6324 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6325 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6326 height nr of items visible
6327 width screen cells
6328 row top screen row (0 first row)
6329 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6330 size total nr of items
6331 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6332
6333 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6334 |CompleteChanged|.
6335
6336pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6337 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6338 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6339 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6340 popup menu.
6341
6342py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6343 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6344 converted to Vim data structures.
6345 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6346 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6347 'encoding').
6348 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6349 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6350 keys converted to strings.
6351 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6352 to {expr}.
6353
6354 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6355 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6356
6357< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6358
6359 *E858* *E859*
6360pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6361 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6362 converted to Vim data structures.
6363 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6364 copied though).
6365 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6366 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6367 non-string keys result in error.
6368 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6369 to {expr}.
6370
6371 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6372 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6373
6374< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6375
6376pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6377 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6378 converted to Vim data structures.
6379 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6380 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6381
6382 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6383 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6384
6385< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6386 |+python3| feature}
6387
6388rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6389 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6390 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6391 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6392 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6393 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6394 and updated.
6395
6396 Examples: >
6397 :echo rand()
6398 :let seed = srand()
6399 :echo rand(seed)
6400 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6401<
6402
6403 *E726* *E727*
6404range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6405 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6406 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6407 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6408 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6409 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6410 producing a value past {max}).
6411 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6412 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6413 start this is an error.
6414 Examples: >
6415 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6416 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6417 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6418 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6419 range(0) " []
6420 range(2, 0) " error!
6421<
6422 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6423 GetExpr()->range()
6424<
6425
6426readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6427 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6428 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6429 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6430 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6431
6432
6433readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6434 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6435 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6436 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6437 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6438 argument below for changing the sort order.
6439
6440 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6441 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6442 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6443 be handled.
6444 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6445 added to the list.
6446 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6447 to the list.
6448 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6449 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6450 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6451 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6452 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6453< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6454 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006455< *E857*
6456 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006457 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6458 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6459
6460 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6461 Valid values are:
6462 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6463 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6464 each character, technically, using
6465 strcmp()) (default)
6466 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6467 using strcasecmp())
6468 "collate" sort using the collation order
6469 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6470 (technically using strcoll())
6471 Other values are silently ignored.
6472
6473 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6474 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6475 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6476< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6477 function! s:tree(dir)
6478 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6479 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006480 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006481 endfunction
6482 echo s:tree(".")
6483<
6484 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6485 GetDirName()->readdir()
6486<
6487readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6488 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6489 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6490 information in {directory}.
6491 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6492 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6493 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6494 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6495 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6496 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6497 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6498 argument, see |readdir()|.
6499
6500 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6501 following items:
6502 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6503 name Name of the entry.
6504 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6505 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6506 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6507 type Type of the entry.
6508 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6509 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6510 Other symlink "link"
6511 On MS-Windows:
6512 Normal file "file"
6513 Directory "dir"
6514 Junction "junction"
6515 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6516 Other symlink "link"
6517 Other reparse point "reparse"
6518 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6519 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6520 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6521 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6522 itself because of performance reasons.
6523
6524 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6525 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6526 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6527 be handled.
6528 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6529 added to the list.
6530 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6531 to the list.
6532 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6533 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6534 of the entry.
6535 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6536 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6537 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6538<
6539 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6540 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6541 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6542
6543<
6544 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6545 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6546<
6547
6548 *readfile()*
6549readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6550 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6551 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6552 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6553 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6554 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6555 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6556 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6557 added.
6558 - No CR characters are removed.
6559 Otherwise:
6560 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6561 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6562 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6563 removed from the text.
6564 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6565 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6566 lines of a file: >
6567 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6568 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6569 :endfor
6570< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6571 are returned, or as many as there are.
6572 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6573 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6574 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6575 file into a buffer if you need to.
6576 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6577 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6578 unmodified.
6579 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6580 the result is an empty list.
6581 Also see |writefile()|.
6582
6583 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6584 GetFileName()->readfile()
6585
6586reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6587 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6588 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6589 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00006590 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006591
6592 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6593 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6594 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6595 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6596
6597 Examples: >
6598 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6599 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6600 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6601 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6602<
6603 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6604 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6605
6606
6607reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6608 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6609 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6610 See |@|.
6611
6612reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6613 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6614 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6615
6616reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6617 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6618 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6619 list<any> can be used.
6620 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6621 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6622
6623 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6624 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6625 specified in the argument.
6626 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6627 and {end}.
6628
6629 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6630 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6631 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6632
6633 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6634 GetStart()->reltime()
6635<
6636 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6637
6638reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6639 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6640 Example: >
6641 let start = reltime()
6642 call MyFunction()
6643 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6644< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6645 Also see |profiling|.
6646 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6647 script an error is given.
6648
6649 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6650 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6651
6652< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6653
6654reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6655 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6656 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6657 microseconds. Example: >
6658 let start = reltime()
6659 call MyFunction()
6660 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6661< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6662 The accuracy depends on the system.
6663 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6664 can use split() to remove it. >
6665 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6666< Also see |profiling|.
6667 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6668 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6669
6670 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6671 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6672
6673< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6674
6675 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6676remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006677 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6678 string, also see |{server}|.
6679
6680 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
6681 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
6682 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
6683 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
6684 "\n").
6685
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006686 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6687 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6688 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006689
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006690 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6691 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006692
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006693 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6694 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6695 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6696 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6697 and the result will be the empty string.
6698
6699 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6700 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6701 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6702 arguments can be evaluated.
6703
6704 Examples: >
6705 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6706 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6707<
6708 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6709 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6710
6711remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6712 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006713 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006714 This works like: >
6715 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6716< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6717 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6718 to bring itself to the foreground.
6719 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6720 like foreground() does.
6721 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6722
6723 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6724 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6725
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006726< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006727 Win32 console version}
6728
6729
6730remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6731 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6732 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6733 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6734 name of a variable.
6735 Returns zero if none are available.
6736 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6737 See also |clientserver|.
6738 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6739 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6740 Examples: >
6741 :let repl = ""
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006742 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006743
6744< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6745 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6746
6747remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6748 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6749 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
6750 reply is available.
6751 See also |clientserver|.
6752 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6753 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6754 Example: >
6755 :echo remote_read(id)
6756
6757< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6758 ServerId()->remote_read()
6759<
6760 *remote_send()* *E241*
6761remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006762 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6763 string, also see |{server}|.
6764
6765 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
6766 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
6767 |:map|.
6768
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006769 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
6770 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
6771 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006772
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006773 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6774 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6775 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6776
6777 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
6778 up the display.
6779 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006780 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006781 \ remote_read(serverid)
6782
6783 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
6784 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006785 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006786 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
6787<
6788 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6789 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
6790<
6791 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
6792remote_startserver({name})
6793 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
6794 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
6795
6796 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6797 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
6798
6799< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6800
6801remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
6802 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
6803 return the item.
6804 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6805 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
6806 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
6807 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
6808 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
6809 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006810 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006811 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6812<
6813 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
6814
6815 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6816 mylist->remove(idx)
6817
6818remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
6819 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
6820 return the byte.
6821 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6822 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
6823 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
6824 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
6825 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006826 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006827 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6828
6829remove({dict}, {key})
6830 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
6831 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006832 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006833< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
6834
6835rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
6836 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
6837 should also work to move files across file systems. The
6838 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
6839 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
6840 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
6841 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6842
6843 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6844 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
6845
6846repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
6847 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
6848 result. Example: >
6849 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
6850< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
6851 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
6852 {count} times. Example: >
6853 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
6854< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
6855
6856 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6857 mylist->repeat(count)
6858
6859resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
6860 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
6861 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
6862 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
6863 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
6864 removed, return {filename}.
6865 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
6866 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
6867 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
6868 stopped after 100 iterations.
6869 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
6870 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
6871 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
6872 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
6873 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
6874
6875 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6876 GetName()->resolve()
6877
6878reverse({object}) *reverse()*
6879 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
6880 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
6881 Returns {object}.
6882 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
6883 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
6884< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6885 mylist->reverse()
6886
6887round({expr}) *round()*
6888 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
6889 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
6890 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
6891 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6892 Examples: >
6893 echo round(0.456)
6894< 0.0 >
6895 echo round(4.5)
6896< 5.0 >
6897 echo round(-4.5)
6898< -5.0
6899
6900 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6901 Compute()->round()
6902<
6903 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6904
6905rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
6906 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
6907 converted to Vim data structures.
6908 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
6909 are copied though).
6910 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
6911 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
6912 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
6913 "Object#to_s" method.
6914 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6915 to {expr}.
6916
6917 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6918 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
6919
6920< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
6921
6922screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
6923 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
6924 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
6925 attribute at other positions.
6926
6927 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6928 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
6929
6930screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
6931 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
6932 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
6933 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
6934 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
6935 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
6936 encodings it may only be the first byte.
6937 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6938 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
6939
6940 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6941 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
6942
6943screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
6944 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
6945 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
6946 composing characters on top of the base character.
6947 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6948 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
6949
6950 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6951 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
6952
6953screencol() *screencol()*
6954 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
6955 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
6956 This function is mainly used for testing.
6957
6958 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
6959 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
6960 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
6961 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
6962 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006963 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006964 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
6965 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
6966<
6967screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
6968 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
6969 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
6970 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
6971 The Dict has these members:
6972 row screen row
6973 col first screen column
6974 endcol last screen column
6975 curscol cursor screen column
6976 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
6977 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
6978 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
6979 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
6980 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
6981 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
6982 width character it would be the same as "col".
6983 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
6984 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
6985 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
6986 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006987 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
6988 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006989
6990 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6991 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
6992
6993screenrow() *screenrow()*
6994 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
6995 cursor. The top line has number one.
6996 This function is mainly used for testing.
6997 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
6998
6999 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7000
7001screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7002 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7003 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7004 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7005 characters.
7006 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7007 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7008
7009 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7010 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7011<
7012 *search()*
7013search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7014 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7015 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7016
7017 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7018 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7019 move. No error message is given.
7020
7021 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7022 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7023 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7024 'e' move to the End of the match
7025 'n' do Not move the cursor
7026 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7027 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7028 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7029 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7030 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7031 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7032
7033 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7034 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7035 flag.
7036
7037 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7038
7039 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7040 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7041 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7042 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
7043 search starts one column further. This matters for
7044 overlapping matches.
7045 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7046 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7047 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7048 file).
7049
7050 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7051 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7052 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7053 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7054 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7055< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7056 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7057 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
7058
7059 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7060 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7061 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7062 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7063 giving the argument.
7064 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7065
7066 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7067 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7068 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7069 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7070 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7071 function reference or a lambda.
7072 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7073 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7074 and -1 returned.
7075 *search()-sub-match*
7076 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7077 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7078 whole pattern did match.
7079 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7080
7081 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7082 flag is used.
7083
7084 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7085 :let n = 1
7086 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007087 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007088 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7089 : " first search to find match at start of file
7090 : normal G$
7091 : let flags = "w"
7092 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7093 : s/foo/bar/g
7094 : let flags = "W"
7095 : endwhile
7096 : update " write the file if modified
7097 : let n = n + 1
7098 :endwhile
7099<
7100 Example for using some flags: >
7101 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7102< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7103 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7104 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7105 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7106 line:
7107 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7108 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7109 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7110 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7111 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7112
7113 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7114 GetPattern()->search()
7115
7116searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7117 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7118 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7119 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7120
7121 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7122 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7123
7124 key type meaning ~
7125 current |Number| current position of match;
7126 0 if the cursor position is
7127 before the first match
7128 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7129 "pos", otherwise 0
7130 total |Number| total count of matches found
7131 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7132 1: recomputing was timed out
7133 2: max count exceeded
7134
7135 For {options} see further down.
7136
7137 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7138 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7139 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7140 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7141 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7142
7143 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7144 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7145
7146 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7147 " to 1)
7148 let result = searchcount()
7149<
7150 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7151 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7152 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7153 if empty(result)
7154 return ''
7155 endif
7156 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7157 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7158 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7159 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7160 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7161 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7162 \ result.current, result.total)
7163 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7164 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7165 \ result.current, result.total)
7166 endif
7167 endif
7168 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7169 \ result.current, result.total)
7170 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007171 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007172
7173 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7174 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007175 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007176 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7177<
7178 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7179 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7180
7181 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7182 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7183 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7184 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7185 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7186 call searchcount(#{
7187 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7188 redrawstatus
7189 endif
7190 endfunction
7191<
7192 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7193 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7194
7195 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7196 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7197 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7198
7199 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7200 " search again
7201 call searchcount()
7202<
7203 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7204 key type meaning ~
7205 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7206 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7207 otherwise returns the last
7208 computed result (when |n| or
7209 |N| was used when "S" is not
7210 in 'shortmess', or this
7211 function was called).
7212 (default: |TRUE|)
7213 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7214 and different with |@/|.
7215 this works as same as the
7216 below command is executed
7217 before calling this function >
7218 let @/ = pattern
7219< (default: |@/|)
7220 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7221 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7222 for recomputing the result
7223 (default: 0)
7224 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7225 limit. max count of matched
7226 text while recomputing the
7227 result. if search exceeded
7228 total count, "total" value
7229 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7230 (default: 99)
7231 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7232 when recomputing the result.
7233 this changes "current" result
7234 value. see |cursor()|,
7235 |getpos()|
7236 (default: cursor's position)
7237
7238 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7239 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7240<
7241searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7242 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7243
7244 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7245 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7246 first match in the function.
7247
7248 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7249 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7250 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7251
7252 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7253 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7254 Example: >
7255 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7256 echo getline('.')
7257 endif
7258<
7259 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7260 GetName()->searchdecl()
7261<
7262 *searchpair()*
7263searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7264 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7265 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7266 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7267 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7268 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7269 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7270 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7271 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7272 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7273 given.
7274
7275 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7276 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7277 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7278 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7279 typical use is: >
7280 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7281< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7282
7283 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7284 |search()|. Additionally:
7285 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7286 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7287 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7288 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7289 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7290 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7291
7292 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7293 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7294 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7295 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7296 or a string.
7297 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7298 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7299 and -1 returned.
7300 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7301 Anything else makes the function fail.
7302 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7303 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7304
7305 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7306
7307 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7308 patterns are used like it's on.
7309
7310 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7311 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7312 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7313 if 1
7314 if 2
7315 endif 2
7316 endif 1
7317< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7318 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7319 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7320 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7321 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7322 "endif 2".
7323 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7324 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7325 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7326 the matching start.
7327
7328 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7329
7330 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7331 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7332
7333< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7334 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7335 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7336 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7337 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7338 match.
7339 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7340
7341 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7342
7343< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7344 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7345 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7346
7347 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7348 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7349<
7350 *searchpairpos()*
7351searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7352 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7353 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7354 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7355 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7356 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7357 returns [0, 0]. >
7358
7359 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7360<
7361 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7362
7363 *searchpos()*
7364searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7365 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7366 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7367 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7368 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7369 returns [0, 0].
7370 Example: >
7371 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7372
7373< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7374 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7375 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7376< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7377 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7378
7379 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7380 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7381
7382server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7383 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7384 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7385 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7386 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7387 Note:
7388 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7389 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7390 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7391 See also |clientserver|.
7392 Example: >
7393 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7394
7395< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7396 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7397<
7398serverlist() *serverlist()*
7399 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7400 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7401 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7402 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7403 Example: >
7404 :echo serverlist()
7405<
7406setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7407 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7408 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7409
7410 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7411 |bufload()| if needed.
7412
7413 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7414 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7415
7416 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7417 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7418 line then those lines are added.
7419
7420 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7421
7422 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7423 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7424 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7425 added below the last line.
7426
7427 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7428 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7429 error is given.
7430 On success 0 is returned.
7431
7432 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7433 third argument: >
7434 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7435
7436setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7437 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7438 {val}.
7439 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7440 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7441 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7442 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7443 The {varname} argument is a string.
7444 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7445 Examples: >
7446 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7447 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7448< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7449
7450 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7451 third argument: >
7452 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7453
7454
7455setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7456 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7457 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7458 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7459 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7460 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7461
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007462< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007463 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7464 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7465 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7466 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7467 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7468 the character width in screen cells.
7469 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7470 range overlaps with another.
7471 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7472
7473 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7474 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7475
7476 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7477 setcellwidths([]);
7478< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7479 the effect for known emoji characters.
7480
7481setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7482 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7483 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7484
7485 Example:
7486 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7487 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7488< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7489 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7490< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7491
7492 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7493 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7494
7495setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7496 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7497 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7498
7499 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7500 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7501 character search
7502 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7503 0 for backward
7504 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7505 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7506 character search
7507
7508 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7509 from a script: >
7510 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7511 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7512 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7513< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7514
7515 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7516 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7517
7518setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7519 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7520 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7521 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7522 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7523 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7524 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7525 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7526 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7527 before inserting the resulting text.
7528 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7529 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7530 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7531 command line.
7532
7533 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7534 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7535
7536setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7537setcursorcharpos({list})
7538 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7539 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7540
7541 Example:
7542 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7543 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7544< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7545 call cursor(4, 3)
7546< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7547
7548 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7549 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7550
7551
7552setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7553 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7554 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7555
7556< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7557 See also |expr-env|.
7558
7559 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7560 second argument: >
7561 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7562
7563setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7564 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7565 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7566 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7567 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7568 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7569 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7570 characters are not supported.
7571
7572 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7573 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7574 would do the same thing.
7575
7576 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7577
7578 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7579 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7580<
7581 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7582
7583
7584setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7585 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7586 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7587 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7588
7589 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7590 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7591 added below the last line.
7592 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7593 converted to a String.
7594
7595 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7596 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7597 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7598
7599 Example: >
7600 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7601
7602< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7603 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7604 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7605< This is equivalent to: >
7606 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7607 : call setline(n, l)
7608 :endfor
7609
7610< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7611
7612 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7613 second argument: >
7614 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7615
7616setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7617 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7618 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7619 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7620
7621 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7622 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7623 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7624 Also see |location-list|.
7625
7626 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7627
7628 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7629 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7630 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7631
7632 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7633 second argument: >
7634 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7635
7636setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7637 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7638 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7639 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7640 example for |getmatches()|.
7641 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7642 window ID instead of the current window.
7643
7644 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7645 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7646<
7647 *setpos()*
7648setpos({expr}, {list})
7649 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7650 . the cursor
7651 'x mark x
7652
7653 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7654 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7655 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7656
7657 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7658 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7659 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7660 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7661 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7662 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7663 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7664 Does not change the jumplist.
7665
7666 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7667 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7668 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7669 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7670
7671 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7672 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7673 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7674 character.
7675
7676 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7677 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7678 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7679 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7680 mark position it is not used.
7681
7682 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7683 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7684 before '>.
7685
7686 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7687 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7688
7689 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7690
7691 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7692 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7693 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7694 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7695 |winrestview()|.
7696
7697 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7698 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7699
7700setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7701 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7702
7703 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7704 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7705 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7706 {what}.
7707 *setqflist-what*
7708 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7709 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7710 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7711 entries:
7712
7713 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7714 buffer
7715 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7716 present or it is invalid.
7717 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7718 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7719 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007720 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007721 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7722 col column number
7723 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7724 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007725 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007726 nr error number
7727 text description of the error
7728 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7729 valid recognized error message
7730
7731 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7732 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7733 locate a matching error line.
7734 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7735 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7736 item will not be handled as an error line.
7737 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7738 be used.
7739 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7740 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7741 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7742 cleared.
7743 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7744 |getqflist()| returns.
7745
7746 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7747 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7748 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7749 new list is created.
7750
7751 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
7752 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
7753 clear the list: >
7754 :call setqflist([], 'r')
7755<
7756 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
7757 freed.
7758
7759 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
7760 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
7761 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
7762 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
7763 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
7764
7765 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
7766 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
7767 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
7768 "lines". If this is not present, then the
7769 'errorformat' option value is used.
7770 See |quickfix-parse|
7771 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
7772 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
7773 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
7774 then the last entry in the list is set as the
7775 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
7776 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
7777 argument.
7778 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
7779 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
7780 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
7781 See |quickfix-parse|
7782 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
7783 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
7784 the last quickfix list.
7785 quickfixtextfunc
7786 function to get the text to display in the
7787 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
7788 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
7789 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
7790 of how to write the function and an example.
7791 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
7792 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
7793 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
7794 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
7795 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
7796 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
7797 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
7798 specify the list.
7799
7800 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
7801 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
7802 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
7803 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
7804<
7805 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7806
7807 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
7808 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
7809 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
7810
7811 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7812 second argument: >
7813 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
7814<
7815 *setreg()*
7816setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7817 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
7818 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
7819 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
7820 {regname} must be one character.
7821
7822 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
7823 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
7824 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
7825 then the value is appended.
7826
7827 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7828 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
7829 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
7830 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
7831 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
7832 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
7833 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
7834 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7835
7836 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
7837 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
7838 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
7839 mode is never selected automatically.
7840 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7841
7842 *E883*
7843 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
7844 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
7845 items act like empty strings.
7846
7847 Examples: >
7848 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
7849 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
7850 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
7851 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
7852
7853< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
7854 register: >
7855 :let var_a = getreginfo()
7856 :call setreg('a', var_a)
7857< or: >
7858 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7859 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
7860 ....
7861 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
7862< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
7863 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
7864 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
7865 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
7866
7867 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7868 nothing: >
7869 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
7870
7871< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7872 second argument: >
7873 GetText()->setreg('a')
7874
7875settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
7876 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
7877 |t:var|
7878 The {varname} argument is a string.
7879 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7880 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
7881 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
7882 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
7883 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7884
7885 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7886 third argument: >
7887 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
7888
7889settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
7890 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
7891 {val}.
7892 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
7893 use |setwinvar()|.
7894 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7895 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
7896 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7897 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7898 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
7899 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
7900 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
7901 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
7902 Examples: >
7903 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
7904 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
7905< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7906
7907 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7908 fourth argument: >
7909 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
7910
7911settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
7912 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
7913 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7914
7915 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
7916 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
7917 stack.
7918 *E962*
7919 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
7920 argument:
7921 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
7922 stack is replaced.
7923 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
7924 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
7925 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
7926 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
7927 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
7928
7929 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
7930 stack after the modification.
7931
7932 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7933
7934 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
7935 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
7936 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
7937
7938< Save and restore the tag stack: >
7939 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
7940 " do something else
7941 call settagstack(1003, stack)
7942 unlet stack
7943<
7944 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7945 second argument: >
7946 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
7947
7948setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
7949 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7950 Examples: >
7951 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
7952 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
7953
7954< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7955 third argument: >
7956 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
7957
7958sha256({string}) *sha256()*
7959 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
7960 checksum of {string}.
7961
7962 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7963 GetText()->sha256()
7964
7965< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
7966
7967shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
7968 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
7969 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007970 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007971 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
7972 quotes.
7973 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
7974 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
7975 {string}.
7976 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
7977 replace all "'" with "'\''".
7978
7979 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
7980 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
7981 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
7982 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
7983 command.
7984
7985 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
7986 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
7987 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
7988 even when inside single quotes.
7989
7990 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
7991 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
7992 escaped a second time.
7993
7994 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
7995 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
7996 character inside single quotes.
7997
7998 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007999 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008000< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8001 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008002 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008003< See also |::S|.
8004
8005 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8006 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8007
8008shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8009 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8010 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8011 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8012 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8013 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8014
8015 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8016 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8017 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8018 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8019
8020 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8021 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8022
8023sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8024
8025
8026simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8027 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8028 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8029 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8030 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8031 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8032 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8033 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8034 standard).
8035 Example: >
8036 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8037< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8038 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8039 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8040 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8041 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8042
8043 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8044 GetName()->simplify()
8045
8046sin({expr}) *sin()*
8047 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8048 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8049 Examples: >
8050 :echo sin(100)
8051< -0.506366 >
8052 :echo sin(-4.01)
8053< 0.763301
8054
8055 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8056 Compute()->sin()
8057<
8058 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8059
8060
8061sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8062 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8063 [-inf, inf].
8064 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8065 Examples: >
8066 :echo sinh(0.5)
8067< 0.521095 >
8068 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8069< -1.026517
8070
8071 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8072 Compute()->sinh()
8073<
8074 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8075
8076
8077slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8078 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8079 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8080 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8081 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8082 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8083 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8084
8085 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8086 GetList()->slice(offset)
8087
8088
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008089sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008090 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8091
8092 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8093 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8094
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008095< When {how} is omitted or is an string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008096 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8097 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8098 current buffer use |:sort|.
8099
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008100 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8101 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8102 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008103
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008104 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008105 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8106 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8107 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8108 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8109 case. Example: >
8110 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8111 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8112 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8113< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8114>
8115 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8116 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8117 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8118< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8119 This does not work properly on Mac.
8120
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008121 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008122 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8123 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8124 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8125
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008126 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008127 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8128 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8129
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008130 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008131 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8132
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008133 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008134 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8135 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8136 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8137 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8138
8139 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8140 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8141
8142 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8143 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8144 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8145 same order as they were originally.
8146
8147 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8148 mylist->sort()
8149
8150< Also see |uniq()|.
8151
8152 Example: >
8153 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8154 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8155 endfunc
8156 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8157< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8158 ignores overflow: >
8159 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8160 return a:i1 - a:i2
8161 endfunc
8162< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8163 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8164<
8165sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8166 Stop playing all sounds.
8167
8168 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8169 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8170
8171 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8172
8173 *sound_playevent()*
8174sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8175 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8176 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8177 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8178 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8179 call sound_playevent('bell')
8180< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8181 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8182 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8183
8184 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8185 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8186 argument is the status:
8187 0 sound was played to the end
8188 1 sound was interrupted
8189 2 error occurred after sound started
8190 Example: >
8191 func Callback(id, status)
8192 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8193 endfunc
8194 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8195
8196< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8197
8198 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8199 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8200
8201 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8202 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8203
8204< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8205
8206 *sound_playfile()*
8207sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8208 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8209 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8210 with this command: >
8211 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8212
8213< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8214 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8215
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008216< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008217
8218
8219sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8220 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8221 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8222
8223 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8224 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8225
8226 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8227 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8228
8229 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8230 soundid->sound_stop()
8231
8232< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8233
8234 *soundfold()*
8235soundfold({word})
8236 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8237 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8238 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8239 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8240 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8241 the method can be quite slow.
8242
8243 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8244 GetWord()->soundfold()
8245<
8246 *spellbadword()*
8247spellbadword([{sentence}])
8248 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8249 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8250 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8251 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8252
8253 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8254 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8255 result is an empty string.
8256
8257 The return value is a list with two items:
8258 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8259 - The type of the spelling error:
8260 "bad" spelling mistake
8261 "rare" rare word
8262 "local" word only valid in another region
8263 "caps" word should start with Capital
8264 Example: >
8265 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8266< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8267
8268 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8269 of 'spelllang' are used.
8270
8271 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8272 GetText()->spellbadword()
8273<
8274 *spellsuggest()*
8275spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8276 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8277 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8278 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8279
8280 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8281 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8282 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8283
8284 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8285 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8286 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8287 replace a line.
8288
8289 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8290 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8291 although it may appear capitalized.
8292
8293 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8294 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8295
8296 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8297 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8298
8299split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8300 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8301 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8302 item.
8303 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8304 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8305 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8306 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8307 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8308 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8309 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8310 Example: >
8311 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8312< To split a string in individual characters: >
8313 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8314< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8315 the end of the pattern: >
8316 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8317< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8318 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8319 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8320< The opposite function is |join()|.
8321
8322 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8323 GetString()->split()
8324
8325sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8326 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8327 |Float|.
8328 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8329 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8330 Examples: >
8331 :echo sqrt(100)
8332< 10.0 >
8333 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8334< nan
8335 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8336
8337 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8338 Compute()->sqrt()
8339<
8340 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8341
8342
8343srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8344 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8345 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8346 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8347 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8348 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8349 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8350 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8351
8352 Examples: >
8353 :let seed = srand()
8354 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8355 :echo rand(seed)
8356
8357state([{what}]) *state()*
8358 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8359 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8360 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8361 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8362 Yes: then do it right away.
8363 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8364 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8365 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8366 messages and callbacks).
8367 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8368 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8369 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8370 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8371 Also see |mode()|.
8372
8373 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8374 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8375 if state('s') == ''
8376 " screen has not scrolled
8377<
8378 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8379 something is busy:
8380 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8381 stuffed command
8382 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8383 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8384 x executing an autocommand
8385 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8386 ch_readraw() when reading json
8387 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8388 |f| or a count
8389 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8390 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8391 s screen has scrolled for messages
8392
8393str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8394 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8395 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8396 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8397 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8398 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8399 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8400 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8401 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8402 thousand.
8403 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8404 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8405 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8406 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8407 |substitute()|: >
8408 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8409<
8410 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8411 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8412<
8413 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8414
8415str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8416 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8417 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8418 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8419 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8420< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8421
8422 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8423 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8424 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8425 properly: >
8426 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8427
8428< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8429 GetString()->str2list()
8430
8431
8432str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8433 Convert string {string} to a number.
8434 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8435 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8436 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8437
8438 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8439 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8440 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8441 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8442<
8443 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8444 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8445 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8446 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8447 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8448
8449 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8450 GetText()->str2nr()
8451
8452
8453strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8454 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8455 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8456 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8457 composing characters separately.
8458
8459 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8460
8461 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8462 GetText()->strcharlen()
8463
8464
8465strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8466 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8467 of byte index and length.
8468 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8469 counted separately.
8470 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8471 similar to |slice()|.
8472 When a character index is used where a character does not
8473 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8474 example: >
8475 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8476< results in 'a'.
8477
8478 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8479 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8480
8481
8482strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8483 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8484 in String {string}.
8485 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8486 counted separately.
8487 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8488 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8489
8490 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8491
8492 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8493 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8494 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8495 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8496 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8497 endfunction
8498 else
8499 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8500 if a:skipcc
8501 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8502 else
8503 return strchars(a:str)
8504 endif
8505 endfunction
8506 endif
8507<
8508 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8509 GetText()->strchars()
8510
8511strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8512 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8513 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8514 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8515 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8516 matters for Tab characters.
8517 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8518 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8519 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8520 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8521 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8522 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8523
8524 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8525 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8526
8527strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8528 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8529 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8530 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8531 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8532 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8533 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8534 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8535 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8536 Examples: >
8537 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8538 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8539 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8540 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8541 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8542 Show mod time of file.c.
8543< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8544 :if exists("*strftime")
8545
8546< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8547 GetFormat()->strftime()
8548
8549strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
8550 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
8551 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
8552 separate characters here.
8553 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8554
8555 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8556 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8557
8558stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8559 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8560 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8561 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8562 This can be used to find a second match: >
8563 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8564 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8565< The search is done case-sensitive.
8566 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8567 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8568 See also |strridx()|.
8569 Examples: >
8570 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8571 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8572 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8573< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8574 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8575 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8576
8577 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8578 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8579<
8580 *string()*
8581string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8582 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8583 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8584 {expr} type result ~
8585 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8586 Number 123
8587 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8588 Funcref function('name')
8589 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8590 List [item, item]
8591 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8592
8593 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8594 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8595 will then fail.
8596
8597 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8598 mylist->string()
8599
8600< Also see |strtrans()|.
8601
8602
8603strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8604 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8605 {string} in bytes.
8606 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8607 For other types an error is given.
8608 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8609 |strchars()|.
8610 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8611
8612 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8613 GetString()->strlen()
8614
8615strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8616 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8617 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8618 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8619 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8620 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8621 following composing characters).
8622 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8623 |strcharpart()|.
8624
8625 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8626 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8627 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8628 end of the {src}. >
8629 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8630 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8631 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8632 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8633
8634< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8635 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8636 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8637<
8638 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8639 GetText()->strpart(5)
8640
8641strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8642 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8643 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8644 the format specified in {format}.
8645
8646 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8647 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8648 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8649 matters.
8650
8651 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8652 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8653 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8654 result.
8655
8656 See also |strftime()|.
8657 Examples: >
8658 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8659< 862156163 >
8660 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8661< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8662 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8663< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8664
8665 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8666 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8667<
8668 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8669 :if exists("*strptime")
8670
8671strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8672 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8673 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8674 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8675 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8676 match: >
8677 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8678 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8679< The search is done case-sensitive.
8680 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8681 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8682 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8683 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8684 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8685< *strrchr()*
8686 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8687 function strrchr().
8688
8689 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8690 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8691
8692strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8693 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8694 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8695 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8696 echo strtrans(@a)
8697< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8698 starting a new line.
8699
8700 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8701 GetString()->strtrans()
8702
8703strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8704 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8705 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8706 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8707 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8708 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8709 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8710
8711 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8712 GetString()->strwidth()
8713
8714submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8715 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8716 substitute() function.
8717 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8718 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8719 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8720 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8721 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8722
8723 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8724 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8725 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8726 text.
8727 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8728 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8729 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8730
8731 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8732 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8733
8734 Examples: >
8735 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8736 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8737< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8738 A line break is included as a newline character.
8739
8740 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8741 GetNr()->submatch()
8742
8743substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8744 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8745 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8746 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8747 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
8748
8749 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
8750 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
8751 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
8752 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
8753 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
8754 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
8755 used.
8756
8757 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
8758 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
8759 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
8760 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
8761
8762 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
8763 unmodified.
8764
8765 Example: >
8766 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
8767< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
8768 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
8769< results in "TESTING".
8770
8771 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
8772 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
8773 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008774 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008775
8776< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
8777 optional argument. Example: >
8778 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
8779< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
8780 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
8781 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008782 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008783
8784< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8785 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
8786
8787swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
8788 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
8789 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
8790 version Vim version
8791 user user name
8792 host host name
8793 fname original file name
8794 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
8795 file
8796 mtime last modification time in seconds
8797 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
8798 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
8799 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
8800 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
8801 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
8802 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
8803 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
8804 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
8805
8806 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8807 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
8808
8809swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
8810 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
8811 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8812 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
8813 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
8814 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
8815
8816 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8817 GetBufname()->swapname()
8818
8819synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
8820 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
8821 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
8822 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
8823 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
8824
8825 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
8826 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
8827 Note that when the position is after the last character,
8828 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
8829 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8830
8831 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
8832 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
8833 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
8834 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
8835 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
8836 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
8837 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
8838
8839 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
8840 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
8841<
8842
8843synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
8844 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
8845 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
8846 about a syntax item.
8847 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
8848 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
8849 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
8850 used (GUI, cterm or term).
8851 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
8852 {what} result
8853 "name" the name of the syntax item
8854 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
8855 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
8856 term: empty string)
8857 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
8858 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
8859 |highlight-font|
8860 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
8861 |highlight-guisp|
8862 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
8863 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
8864 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
8865 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
8866 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
8867 "bold" "1" if bold
8868 "italic" "1" if italic
8869 "reverse" "1" if reverse
8870 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
8871 "standout" "1" if standout
8872 "underline" "1" if underlined
8873 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
8874 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
8875
8876 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
8877 cursor): >
8878 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
8879<
8880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8881 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8882
8883
8884synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
8885 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
8886 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
8887 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
8888 ":highlight link" are followed.
8889
8890 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8891 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8892
8893synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
8894 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
8895 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
8896 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
8897 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8898 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
8899 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
8900 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
8901 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
8902 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
8903 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
8904 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
8905 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
8906 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
8907 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
8908 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
8909 and replaced by the character "X", then:
8910 call returns ~
8911 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8912 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8913 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8914 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8915 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8916 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
8917
8918
8919synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
8920 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
8921 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
8922 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
8923 like what |synID()| returns.
8924 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
8925 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
8926 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
8927 transparent item.
8928 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
8929 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
8930 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
8931 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
8932 endfor
8933< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
8934 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
8935 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
8936 valid positions.
8937
8938system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
8939 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
8940 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
8941
8942 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
8943 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
8944 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
8945 separators yourself.
8946 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
8947 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
8948 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
8949 list items converted to NULs).
8950 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
8951 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
8952 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
8953 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
8954
8955 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
8956
8957 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
8958 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
8959 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
8960 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
8961 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
8962<
8963 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
8964 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
8965 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
8966 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
8967 cause trouble.
8968 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
8969
8970 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008971 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
8972 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008973
8974< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
8975 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
8976 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
8977 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
8978 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
8979
8980 The command executed is constructed using several options:
8981 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
8982 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
8983 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
8984 concatenated commands.
8985
8986 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
8987 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
8988
8989 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
8990 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
8991
8992 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
8993 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
8994 when using a security agent application.
8995 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
8996 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
8997
8998 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8999 :echo GetCmd()->system()
9000
9001
9002systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
9003 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
9004 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
9005 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
9006 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
9007 result ends in a NL.
9008 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
9009
9010 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
9011 use |system()| and |split()|: >
9012 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
9013<
9014 Returns an empty string on error.
9015
9016 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9017 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
9018
9019
9020tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
9021 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
9022 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9023 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
9024 omitted the current tab page is used.
9025 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9026 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9027 let buflist = []
9028 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9029 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9030 endfor
9031< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9032
9033 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9034 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9035
9036tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9037 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9038 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9039
9040 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9041 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9042 count).
9043 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9044 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9045 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9046 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9047
9048
9049tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9050 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9051 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9052 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9053 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9054 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9055 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9056 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9057 Useful examples: >
9058 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9059 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9060< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9061
9062 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9063 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9064<
9065 *tagfiles()*
9066tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9067 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9068
9069
9070taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9071 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9072
9073 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9074 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9075 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9076
9077 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9078 entries:
9079 name Name of the tag.
9080 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9081 defined. It is either relative to the
9082 current directory or a full path.
9083 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9084 the file.
9085 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9086 entry depends on the language specific
9087 kind values. Only available when
9088 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009089 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009090 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9091 |static-tag| for more information.
9092 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9093 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9094 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9095 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9096 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9097 contained in.
9098
9099 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9100 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9101
9102 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9103
9104 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9105 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9106 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9107 search regular expression pattern.
9108
9109 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9110 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9111 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9112
9113 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9114 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9115
9116tan({expr}) *tan()*
9117 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9118 in the range [-inf, inf].
9119 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9120 Examples: >
9121 :echo tan(10)
9122< 0.648361 >
9123 :echo tan(-4.01)
9124< -1.181502
9125
9126 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9127 Compute()->tan()
9128<
9129 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9130
9131
9132tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9133 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9134 range [-1, 1].
9135 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9136 Examples: >
9137 :echo tanh(0.5)
9138< 0.462117 >
9139 :echo tanh(-1)
9140< -0.761594
9141
9142 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9143 Compute()->tanh()
9144<
9145 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9146
9147
9148tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9149 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9150 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9151 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9152 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009153 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009154< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9155 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9156 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9157 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9158
9159
9160term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9161
9162
9163terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9164 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9165 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9166 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9167 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9168 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9169 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9170 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9171 mouse mouse type supported
9172
9173 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9174
9175 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9176 an empty dictionary.
9177
9178 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9179 current cursor style.
9180 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9181 request the cursor blink status.
9182 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9183 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9184 and |t_RC| on startup.
9185
9186 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9187 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9188
9189 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9190
9191 Also see:
9192 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9193 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9194 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9195
9196
9197test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9198
9199
9200 *timer_info()*
9201timer_info([{id}])
9202 Return a list with information about timers.
9203 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9204 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9205 returned.
9206 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9207
9208 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9209 these items:
9210 "id" the timer ID
9211 "time" time the timer was started with
9212 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9213 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9214 -1 means forever
9215 "callback" the callback
9216 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9217
9218 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9219 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9220
9221< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9222
9223timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9224 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9225 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9226 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9227 has passed.
9228
9229 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9230 for a short time.
9231
9232 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9233 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9234 See |non-zero-arg|.
9235
9236 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9237 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9238
9239< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9240
9241 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9242timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9243 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9244
9245 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9246 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9247 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9248
9249 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9250 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9251 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9252 waiting for input.
9253 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9254 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9255
9256 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9257 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9258 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9259 the callback will be called once.
9260 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9261 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9262 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9263 messages.
9264
9265 Example: >
9266 func MyHandler(timer)
9267 echo 'Handler called'
9268 endfunc
9269 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9270 \ {'repeat': 3})
9271< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9272 intervals.
9273
9274 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9275 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9276
9277< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9278 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9279
9280timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9281 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9282 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9283 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9284
9285 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9286 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9287
9288< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9289
9290timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9291 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9292 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9293 timers there is no error.
9294
9295 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9296
9297tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9298 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9299 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9300 the string).
9301
9302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9303 GetText()->tolower()
9304
9305toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9306 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9307 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9308 the string).
9309
9310 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9311 GetText()->toupper()
9312
9313tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9314 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9315 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9316 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9317 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9318 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9319 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9320
9321 Examples: >
9322 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9323< returns "Hello THere" >
9324 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9325< returns "{blob}"
9326
9327 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9328 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9329
9330trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9331 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9332 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9333
9334 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9335 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9336 space character 0xa0.
9337
9338 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9339 characters:
9340 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9341 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9342 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9343 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9344
9345 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9346
9347 Examples: >
9348 echo trim(" some text ")
9349< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009350 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009351< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9352 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9353< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9354 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9355< returns " vim"
9356
9357 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9358 GetText()->trim()
9359
9360trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9361 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9362 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9363 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9364 Examples: >
9365 echo trunc(1.456)
9366< 1.0 >
9367 echo trunc(-5.456)
9368< -5.0 >
9369 echo trunc(4.0)
9370< 4.0
9371
9372 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9373 Compute()->trunc()
9374<
9375 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9376
9377 *type()*
9378type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9379 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9380 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9381 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9382 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9383 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9384 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9385 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9386 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9387 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9388 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9389 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9390 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9391 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9392 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9393 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9394 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9395 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9396 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9397 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9398 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9399 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9400 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9401< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9402 :if exists('v:t_number')
9403
9404< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9405 mylist->type()
9406
9407
9408typename({expr}) *typename()*
9409 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9410 Example: >
9411 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9412 list<number>
9413
9414
9415undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9416 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9417 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9418 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9419 the undo file exists.
9420 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9421 is used internally.
9422 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9423 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9424 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9425 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9426 returns an empty string.
9427
9428 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9429 GetFilename()->undofile()
9430
9431undotree() *undotree()*
9432 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9433 the following items:
9434 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9435 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9436 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9437 when some changes were undone.
9438 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9439 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9440 something readable.
9441 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9442 write yet.
9443 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9444 tree.
9445 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9446 This happens when waiting from input from the
9447 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9448 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9449 undo blocks.
9450
9451 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9452 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9453 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9454 |:undolist|.
9455 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9456 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9457 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9458 that was added. This marks the last change
9459 and where further changes will be added.
9460 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9461 that was undone. This marks the current
9462 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9463 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9464 undone after the last change this item will
9465 not appear anywhere.
9466 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9467 write. The number is the write count. The
9468 first write has number 1, the last one the
9469 "save_last" mentioned above.
9470 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9471 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9472 item.
9473
9474uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9475 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9476 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9477 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9478 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9479< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9480 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9481
9482 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9483 mylist->uniq()
9484
9485values({dict}) *values()*
9486 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9487 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9488
9489 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9490 mydict->values()
9491
9492virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
9493 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9494 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9495 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9496 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9497 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9498 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9499 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9500 For the byte position use |col()|.
9501 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
9502 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
9503 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9504 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9505 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
9506 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9507 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
9508 The accepted positions are:
9509 . the cursor position
9510 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9511 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9512 plus one)
9513 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9514 returned)
9515 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9516 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9517 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9518 that it's updated right away.
9519 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9520 Examples: >
9521 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
9522 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
9523 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9524< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9525 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9526 all lines: >
9527 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9528
9529< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9530 GetPos()->virtcol()
9531
9532
9533visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9534 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9535 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9536 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9537 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9538 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9539 respectively.
9540 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009541 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009542< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9543 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9544 Visual mode that was used.
9545 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9546 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9547 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9548 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9549 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9550
9551wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9552 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9553 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9554 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9555 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9556
9557 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9558 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9559<
9560 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9561
9562win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9563 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9564 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9565 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9566 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9567 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9568 Example: >
9569 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9570< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9571 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009572 *E994*
9573 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9574 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9575 an empty string is returned.
9576
9577 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9578 second argument: >
9579 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9580
9581win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9582 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9583 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9584
9585 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9586 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9587
9588win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9589 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9590 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9591 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9592 number 1.
9593 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9594 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9595 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9596
9597 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9598 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9599
9600
9601win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9602 Return the type of the window:
9603 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9604 used to execute autocommands.
9605 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9606 (empty) normal window
9607 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9608 "popup" popup window |popup|
9609 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9610 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9611 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9612
9613 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9614 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9615 |window-ID|.
9616
9617 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9618 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9619 returns "popup".
9620
9621 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9622 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9623<
9624win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9625 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9626 tabpage.
9627 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9628
9629 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9630 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9631
9632win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9633 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9634 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9635 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9636
9637 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9638 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9639
9640win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9641 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9642 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9643
9644 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9645 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9646
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +00009647win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
9648 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
9649 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
9650 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
9651 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
9652 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
9653 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
9654 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
9655 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
9656 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
9657 FALSE otherwise.
9658
9659 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9660 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
9661
9662win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
9663 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
9664 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
9665 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
9666 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
9667 line will change the height of the window and the height of
9668 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
9669 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
9670 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
9671 be found and FALSE otherwise.
9672
9673 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9674 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
9675
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009676win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9677 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9678 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9679 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9680 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9681 for the current window.
9682 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9683 tabpage.
9684
9685 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9686 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9687<
9688win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9689 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9690 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9691 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9692 then closing {nr}.
9693
9694 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9695 Both must be in the current tab page.
9696
9697 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9698
9699 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9700 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9701 like with |:vsplit|.
9702 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9703 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9704 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9705 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9706 'splitright' are used.
9707
9708 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9709 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9710<
9711
9712 *winbufnr()*
9713winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9714 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9715 the |window-ID|.
9716 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
9717 window is returned.
9718 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9719 Example: >
9720 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
9721<
9722 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9723 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
9724<
9725 *wincol()*
9726wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
9727 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
9728 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
9729
9730 *windowsversion()*
9731windowsversion()
9732 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
9733 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
9734 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
9735 an empty string.
9736
9737winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
9738 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9739 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9740 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
9741 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9742 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
9743 This excludes any window toolbar line.
9744 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009745 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009746
9747< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9748 GetWinid()->winheight()
9749<
9750winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
9751 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
9752 in a tabpage.
9753
9754 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
9755 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
9756 returns an empty list.
9757
9758 For a leaf window, it returns:
9759 ['leaf', {winid}]
9760 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
9761 returns:
9762 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
9763 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
9764 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
9765
9766 Example: >
9767 " Only one window in the tab page
9768 :echo winlayout()
9769 ['leaf', 1000]
9770 " Two horizontally split windows
9771 :echo winlayout()
9772 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
9773 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
9774 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
9775 " middle window
9776 :echo winlayout(2)
9777 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
9778 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
9779<
9780 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9781 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
9782<
9783 *winline()*
9784winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9785 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
9786 the window. The first line is one.
9787 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
9788 first, this may cause a scroll.
9789
9790 *winnr()*
9791winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9792 window. The top window has number 1.
9793 Returns zero for a popup window.
9794
9795 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9796 $ the number of the last window (the window
9797 count).
9798 # the number of the last accessed window (where
9799 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
9800 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
9801 returned.
9802 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
9803 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
9804 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
9805 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
9806 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
9807 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
9808 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
9809 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
9810 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
9811 |:wincmd|.
9812 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
9813 Examples: >
9814 let window_count = winnr('$')
9815 let prev_window = winnr('#')
9816 let wnum = winnr('3k')
9817
9818< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9819 GetWinval()->winnr()
9820<
9821 *winrestcmd()*
9822winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
9823 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
9824 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
9825 unchanged.
9826 Example: >
9827 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
9828 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
9829 :exe cmd
9830<
9831 *winrestview()*
9832winrestview({dict})
9833 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
9834 the view of the current window.
9835 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
9836 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
9837 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
9838 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
9839<
9840 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
9841 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
9842 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
9843 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
9844
9845 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
9846 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
9847
9848 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9849 GetView()->winrestview()
9850<
9851 *winsaveview()*
9852winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
9853 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
9854 restore the view.
9855 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
9856 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
9857 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
9858 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
9859 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
9860 The return value includes:
9861 lnum cursor line number
9862 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009863 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009864 returns)
9865 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009866 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
9867 the first column is zero, as opposed
9868 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
9869 |$| command it will be a very large
9870 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009871 topline first line in the window
9872 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
9873 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
9874 'wrap' is off
9875 skipcol columns skipped
9876 Note that no option values are saved.
9877
9878
9879winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
9880 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9881 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9882 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
9883 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9884 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
9885 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009886 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009887 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
9888 : 50 wincmd |
9889 :endif
9890< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
9891 option.
9892
9893 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9894 GetWinid()->winwidth()
9895
9896
9897wordcount() *wordcount()*
9898 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
9899 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
9900 |g_CTRL-G|
9901 The return value includes:
9902 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
9903 chars Number of chars in the buffer
9904 words Number of words in the buffer
9905 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
9906 (not in Visual mode)
9907 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
9908 (not in Visual mode)
9909 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
9910 (not in Visual mode)
9911 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
9912 (only in Visual mode)
9913 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
9914 (only in Visual mode)
9915 visual_words Number of words visually selected
9916 (only in Visual mode)
9917
9918
9919 *writefile()*
9920writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
9921 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
9922 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
9923 or Number.
9924 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
9925 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
9926 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
9927
9928 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
9929 unmodified.
9930
9931 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
9932 appended to the file: >
9933 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
9934 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
9935<
9936 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
9937 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
9938 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
9939 crashes.
9940 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
9941 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
9942 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
9943 when 'fsync' is set.
9944
9945 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
9946 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
9947 to writefile().
9948 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
9949 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
9950 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
9951 fails.
9952 Also see |readfile()|.
9953 To copy a file byte for byte: >
9954 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
9955 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
9956
9957< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9958 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
9959
9960
9961xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
9962 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
9963 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
9964 Example: >
9965 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
9966<
9967 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9968 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
9969<
9970
9971==============================================================================
99723. Feature list *feature-list*
9973
9974There are three types of features:
99751. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
9976 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
9977 :if has("cindent")
9978< *gui_running*
99792. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
9980 Example: >
9981 :if has("gui_running")
9982< *has-patch*
99833. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
9984 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
9985 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
9986 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
9987< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
9988 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
9989 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
9990 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
9991 version 6.2.148 or later): >
9992 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
9993
9994Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
9995use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
9996
9997
9998acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
9999all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
10000amiga Amiga version of Vim.
10001arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
10002arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
10003autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
10004autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
10005autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
10006balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
10007balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
10008beos BeOS version of Vim.
10009browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
10010 work.
10011browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
10012bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
10013builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
10014byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
10015channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10016cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
10017clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
10018clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
10019clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
10020cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
10021cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
10022cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
10023comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
10024compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10025conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10026cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10027cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10028cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10029debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10030dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10031dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10032diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10033digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10034directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10035dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10036drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10037ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10038emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10039eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10040 true, of course!
10041ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10042extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10043 |'hlsearch'|
10044farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
10045file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>|
10046filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10047 read/write/filter commands
10048find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10049 |+find_in_path|.
10050float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10051fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10052 this is not present).
10053folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10054footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10055fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10056gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10057gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010058gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010059gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10060gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10061gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10062gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10063gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10064gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10065gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10066gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10067gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10068gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10069gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10070haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10071hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10072hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10073iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10074insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10075 Insert mode. (always true)
10076job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10077ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
10078jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support.
10079keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10080lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10081langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10082libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10083linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10084 'breakindent' support.
10085linux Linux version of Vim.
10086lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
10087listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10088 and the argument list |arglist|.
10089localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10090lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10091mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10092macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10093menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10094mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10095modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10096 (always true)
10097mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10098mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10099mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10100mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10101mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10102mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10103mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10104mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10105mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10106mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10107mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10108multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10109multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10110multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10111multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10112mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10113nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10114netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10115netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
10116num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
10117ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10118osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10119osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10120packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10121path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10122perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10123persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10124postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10125printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10126profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10127python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10128python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10129python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10130python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10131python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10132python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10133pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10134qnx QNX version of Vim.
10135quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10136reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10137rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10138ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10139scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10140showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10141signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10142smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10143sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10144sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10145spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10146startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10147statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10148 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10149sun SunOS version of Vim.
10150sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10151syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10152syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10153 current buffer.
10154system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10155tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10156 |tag-binary-search|.
10157tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10158 |tag-old-static|.
10159tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10160termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10161terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10162terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10163termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10164textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10165textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10166tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10167 or terminfo file.
10168timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10169title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10170toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10171ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10172ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10173unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10174unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10175user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10176vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10177vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10178 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10179vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10180 (always true)
10181vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10182 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010183vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010184viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10185vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10186vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10187vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10188virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10189visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10190visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10191 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10192vms VMS version of Vim.
10193vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10194vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10195 out if it works in the current console).
10196wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10197wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10198win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10199win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10200 64 bits)
10201win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10202win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10203win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10204winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10205windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10206 (always true)
10207writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10208xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10209xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10210xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10211xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10212 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10213xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10214xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10215xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10216xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10217 xterm screen.
10218x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10219
10220
10221==============================================================================
102224. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10223
10224This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10225|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10226pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10227same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10228When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10229pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10230>
10231 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10232 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10233 aa
10234 xx
10235 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10236 a
10237 x
10238
10239Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10240"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10241"\n".
10242
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