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Bram Moolenaardd60c362023-02-27 15:49:53 +00001*builtin.txt* For Vim version 9.0. Last change: 2023 Feb 27
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01009Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time, the builtin
10functions are not available then. See |+eval| and |no-eval-feature|.
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12For functions grouped by what they are used for see |function-list|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000013
141. Overview |builtin-function-list|
152. Details |builtin-function-details|
163. Feature list |feature-list|
174. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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19==============================================================================
201. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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22Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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24USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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26abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
27acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
28add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
29and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
30append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
31appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
32 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
33 in buffer {expr}
34argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
35argidx() Number current index in the argument list
36arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
37argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
38argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
39asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
40assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
41assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
42 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
43assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
44 Number assert file contents are equal
45assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
46 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
47assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
48 Number assert {cmd} fails
49assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
50 Number assert {actual} is false
51assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
52 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
53assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
54 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
55assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
56assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
57 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
58assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
59 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
60assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
61assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
62atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
63atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +010064autocmd_add({acmds}) Bool add a list of autocmds and groups
65autocmd_delete({acmds}) Bool delete a list of autocmds and groups
66autocmd_get([{opts}]) List return a list of autocmds
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000067balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
68balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
69balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
70blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
71browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
72 String put up a file requester
73browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
74bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
75bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
76buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
77bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
78bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
79bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
80bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
81bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
82bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
83byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
84byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
85byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
86call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
87 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
88ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
89ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
90ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
91ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
92ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
93 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
94ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
95 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
96ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
97ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
98ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
99ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
100ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
101ch_open({address} [, {options}])
102 Channel open a channel to {address}
103ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
104ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
105 Blob read Blob from {handle}
106ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
107 String read raw from {handle}
108ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
109 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
110ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
111 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
112ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
113 none set options for {handle}
114ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
115 String status of channel {handle}
116changenr() Number current change number
117char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
118charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +0000119charcol({expr} [, {winid}]) Number column number of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000120charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
121 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
122chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
123cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
124clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +0000125col({expr} [, {winid}]) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000126complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
127complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
128complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
129complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
130confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
131 Number number of choice picked by user
132copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
133cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
134cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
135count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
136 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
137cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
138 Number checks existence of cscope connection
139cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
140 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
141cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
142debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
143deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
144delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
145deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
146 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
147did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
148diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
149diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
150digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
151digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
152digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
153digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
154echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
155empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
156environ() Dict return environment variables
157escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
158eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
159eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
160executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
161execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
162exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
163exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
164exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
165exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
166expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
167 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100168expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
169 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000170extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
171 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
172extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
173 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
174 List or Dictionary
175feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
176filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
177filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
178filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
179 remove items from {expr1} where
180 {expr2} is 0
181finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
182 String find directory {name} in {path}
183findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
184 String find file {name} in {path}
185flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
186flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
187 List flatten a copy of {list}
188float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
189floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
190fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
191fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
192fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
193foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
194foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
195foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
196foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
197foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
198foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +0100199fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) String get full command from {name}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000200funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
201 Funcref reference to function {name}
202function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
203 Funcref named reference to function {name}
204garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
205get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
206get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
207get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
208getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
209getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
210 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +0000211getbufoneline({buf}, {lnum}) String line {lnum} of buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000212getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
213 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +0000214getcellwidths() List get character cell width overrides
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000215getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
216getchar([expr]) Number or String
217 get one character from the user
218getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
219getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
220getcharsearch() Dict last character search
221getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100222getcmdcompltype() String return the type of the current
223 command-line completion
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000224getcmdline() String return the current command-line
225getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100226getcmdscreenpos() Number return cursor screen position in
227 command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000228getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
229getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
230getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
231 List list of cmdline completion matches
232getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
233getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
234getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
235getenv({name}) String return environment variable
236getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
237getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
238getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
239getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
240getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
241getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
242getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
243 List list of jump list items
244getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
245getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
246getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
247getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
248getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
249getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
250getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
Bram Moolenaar24dc19c2022-11-14 19:49:15 +0000251getmouseshape() String current mouse shape name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000252getpid() Number process ID of Vim
253getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
254getqflist() List list of quickfix items
255getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
256getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
257 String or List contents of a register
258getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
259getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +0100260getscriptinfo([{opts}]) List list of sourced scripts
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000261gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
262gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
263 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
264gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
265 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
266gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
267gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
268getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +0000269getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of Vim window
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000270getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
271getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
272getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
273 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
274glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
275 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
276glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
277globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
278 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
279has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
280has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
281haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
282 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
283 or |:tcd|
284hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
285 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
286histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
287histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
288histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
289histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
290hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
291hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
292hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
293hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
294hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
295iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
296indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
297index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
298 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +0100299indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]])
300 Number index in {object} where {expr} is true
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000301input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
302 String get input from the user
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +0100303inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000304 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
305inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
306inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
307inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
308inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
309insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
310interrupt() none interrupt script execution
311invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +0100312isabsolutepath({path}) Number |TRUE| if {path} is an absolute path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000313isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
314isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
315 (positive or negative)
316islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
317isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
318items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
319job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
320job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
321job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
322job_start({command} [, {options}])
323 Job start a job
324job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
325job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
326join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
327js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
328js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
329json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
330json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
331keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +0100332keytrans({string}) String translate internal keycodes to a form
333 that can be used by |:map|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000334len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
335libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
336libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
337line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
338line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
339lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
340list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
341list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
342listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
343 Number add a callback to listen to changes
344listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
345listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
346localtime() Number current time
347log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
348log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
349luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
350map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
351 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
352maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
353 String or Dict
354 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
355mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
356 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100357maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000358mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
359 like |map()| but creates a new List or
360 Dictionary
361mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
362match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
363 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
364matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
365 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
366matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
367 Number highlight positions with {group}
368matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
369matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
370matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
371 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
372matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
373 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
374matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
375 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
376matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
377 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
378matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
379 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
380matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
381 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
382max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
383menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
384min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +0000385mkdir({name} [, {flags} [, {prot}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000386 Number create directory {name}
387mode([expr]) String current editing mode
388mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
389nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
390nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
391or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
392pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
393perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
394popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
395popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
396popup_clear() none close all popup windows
397popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
398popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
399popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
400popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
401popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
Bram Moolenaarbdc09a12022-10-07 14:31:45 +0100402popup_findecho() Number get window ID of popup for `:echowin`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000403popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
404popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
405popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
406popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
407popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
408popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
409popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
410popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
411popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
412popup_notification({what}, {options})
413 Number create a notification popup window
414popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
415 none set options for popup window {id}
416popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
417popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
418pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
419prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
420printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
421prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
422prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
423prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
424prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
425prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
426prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
427 none add multiple text properties
428prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
429 none remove all text properties
430prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
431 Dict search for a text property
432prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
433prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
434 Number remove a text property
435prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
436prop_type_change({name}, {props})
437 none change an existing property type
438prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
439 none delete a property type
440prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
441 Dict get property type values
442prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
443pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
444pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
445py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
446pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
447pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
448rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
449range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
450 List items from {expr} to {max}
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +0100451readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]])
452 Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000453readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
454 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
455readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
456 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
457readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
458 List get list of lines from file {fname}
459reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
460 any reduce {object} using {func}
461reg_executing() String get the executing register name
462reg_recording() String get the recording register name
463reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
464reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
465reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
466remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
467 String send expression
468remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
469remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
470 Number check for reply string
471remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
472 String read reply string
473remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
474 String send key sequence
475remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
476remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
477 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
478remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
479 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
480remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
481rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +0100482repeat({expr}, {count}) List/Blob/String
483 repeat {expr} {count} times
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000484resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
485reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
486round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
487rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
488screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
489screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
490screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
491screencol() Number current cursor column
492screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
493screenrow() Number current cursor row
494screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
495search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
496 Number search for {pattern}
497searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
498searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
499 Number search for variable declaration
500searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
501 Number search for other end of start/end pair
502searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
503 List search for other end of start/end pair
504searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
505 List search for {pattern}
506server2client({clientid}, {string})
507 Number send reply string
508serverlist() String get a list of available servers
509setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
510 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
511 {expr}
512setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
513 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
514setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
515setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
516setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +0100517setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) Number set command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000518setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
519setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
520setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
521setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
522setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
523setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
524 Number modify location list using {list}
525setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
526 Number modify specific location list props
527setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
528setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
529setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
530setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
531 Number modify specific quickfix list props
532setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
533settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
534settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
535 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
536 page {tabnr} to {val}
537settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
538 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
539setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
540sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
541shellescape({string} [, {special}])
542 String escape {string} for use as shell
543 command argument
544shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
545sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
546sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
547sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
548sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
549 List get a list of placed signs
550sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
551 Number jump to a sign
552sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
553 Number place a sign
554sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
555sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
556sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
557sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
558 Number unplace a sign
559sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
560simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
561sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
562sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
563slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
564 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000565sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
566 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000567sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
568sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
569 Number play an event sound
570sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
571 Number play sound file {path}
572sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
573soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
574spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
575spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
576 List spelling suggestions
577split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
578 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
579sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
580srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
581state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
582str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
583str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
584 ASCII/UTF-8 value
585str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
586 Number convert String to Number
587strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
588strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
589 String {len} characters of {str} at
590 character {start}
591strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
592strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
593strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
594strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
595stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
596 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
597string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
598strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
599strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
600 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
601 byte {start}
602strptime({format}, {timestring})
603 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
604strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
605 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
606strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
607strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
608submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
609 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
610substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
611 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
Bram Moolenaarc216a7a2022-12-05 13:50:55 +0000612swapfilelist() List swap files found in 'directory'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000613swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
614swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
615synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
616synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
617 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
618synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
619synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
620synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
621system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
622systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
623tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
624tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
625tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
626tagfiles() List tags files used
627taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
628tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
629tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
630tempname() String name for a temporary file
631term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
632 Number display difference between two dumps
633term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
634 Number displaying a screen dump
635term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
636 none dump terminal window contents
637term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
638term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
639term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
640term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
641term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
642term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
643term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
644term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
645term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
646term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
647term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
648term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
649term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
650term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
651term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
652 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
653term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
654term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
655term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
656term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
657 none set the size of a terminal
658term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
659term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
660terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
661test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
662 none make memory allocation fail
663test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
664test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
665test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
666test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
667test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000668test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000669test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
Christopher Plewright20b795e2022-12-20 20:01:58 +0000670test_mswin_event({event}, {args})
671 bool generate MS-Windows event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000672test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
673test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
674test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
675test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
676test_null_job() Job null value for testing
677test_null_list() List null value for testing
678test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
679test_null_string() String null value for testing
680test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
681test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
682test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000683test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
684test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
685test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
686test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
687test_void() any void value for testing
688timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
689timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
690timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
691 Number create a timer
692timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
693timer_stopall() none stop all timers
694tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
695toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
696tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
697 to chars in {tostr}
698trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
699 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
700trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
701type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
702typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
703undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
704undotree() List undo file tree
705uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
706 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
707values({dict}) List values in {dict}
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100708virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) Number or List
709 screen column of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +0100710virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col})
711 Number byte index of a character on screen
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000712visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
713wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
714win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
715 String execute {command} in window {id}
716win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
717win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
718win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
719win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
720win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
721win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000722win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
723win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000724win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
725win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
726 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
727winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
728wincol() Number window column of the cursor
729windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
730winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
731winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
732winline() Number window line of the cursor
733winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
734winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
735winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
736winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
737winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
738wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
739writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
740 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
741xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
742
743==============================================================================
7442. Details *builtin-function-details*
745
746Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
747specific functionality.
748
749abs({expr}) *abs()*
750 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
751 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
752 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
753 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
754 Examples: >
755 echo abs(1.456)
756< 1.456 >
757 echo abs(-5.456)
758< 5.456 >
759 echo abs(-4)
760< 4
761
762 Can also be used as a |method|: >
763 Compute()->abs()
764
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000765
766acos({expr}) *acos()*
767 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
768 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
769 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100770 [-1, 1]. Otherwise acos() returns "nan".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000771 Examples: >
772 :echo acos(0)
773< 1.570796 >
774 :echo acos(-0.5)
775< 2.094395
776
777 Can also be used as a |method|: >
778 Compute()->acos()
779
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000780
781add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
782 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
783 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
784 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
785 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
786< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
787 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
788 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
789 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100790 Returns 1 if {object} is not a |List| or a |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000791
792 Can also be used as a |method|: >
793 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
794
795
796and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
797 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
798 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100799 Also see `or()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000800 Example: >
801 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
802< Can also be used as a |method|: >
803 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
804
805
806append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
807 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
808 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
809 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
810 the current buffer.
811 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
812 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
813 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
814 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000815 0 for success. When {text} is an empty list zero is returned,
816 no matter the value of {lnum}.
817 In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or negative number
818 results in an error. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000819 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
820 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
821
822< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
823 passed as the second argument: >
824 mylist->append(lnum)
825
826
827appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
828 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
829
830 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
831 |bufload()| if needed.
832
833 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
834
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000835 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
836 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
837 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
838 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000839
840 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
841 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
842
843 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
844 error message is given. Example: >
845 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000846< However, when {text} is an empty list then no error is given
847 for an invalid {lnum}, since {lnum} isn't actually used.
848
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000849 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
850 passed as the second argument: >
851 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
852
853
854argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
855 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
856 |arglist|.
857 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
858 window is used.
859 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
860 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
861 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
862 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
863
864 *argidx()*
865argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
866 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
867
868 *arglistid()*
869arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
870 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
871 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
872 global argument list. See |arglist|.
873 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
874
875 Without arguments use the current window.
876 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
877 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
878 page.
879 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
880
881 *argv()*
882argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
883 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
884 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
885 :let i = 0
886 :while i < argc()
887 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000888 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000889 : let i = i + 1
890 :endwhile
891< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
892 the whole |arglist| is returned.
893
894 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
895 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
896
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100897 Returns an empty string if {nr}th argument is not present in
898 the argument list. Returns an empty List if the {winid}
899 argument is invalid.
900
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000901asin({expr}) *asin()*
902 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
903 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
904 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
905 [-1, 1].
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100906 Returns "nan" if {expr} is outside the range [-1, 1]. Returns
907 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000908 Examples: >
909 :echo asin(0.8)
910< 0.927295 >
911 :echo asin(-0.5)
912< -0.523599
913
914 Can also be used as a |method|: >
915 Compute()->asin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000916
917
918assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
919
920
921
922atan({expr}) *atan()*
923 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
924 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
925 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100926 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000927 Examples: >
928 :echo atan(100)
929< 1.560797 >
930 :echo atan(-4.01)
931< -1.326405
932
933 Can also be used as a |method|: >
934 Compute()->atan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000935
936
937atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
938 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
939 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
940 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100941 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
942 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000943 Examples: >
944 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
945< -0.785398 >
946 :echo atan2(1, -1)
947< 2.356194
948
949 Can also be used as a |method|: >
950 Compute()->atan2(1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000951
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100952
953autocmd_add({acmds}) *autocmd_add()*
954 Adds a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
955
956 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
957 the following optional items:
958 bufnr buffer number to add a buffer-local autocmd.
959 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
960 item is ignored.
961 cmd Ex command to execute for this autocmd event
962 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100963 This can be either a String with a single
964 event name or a List of event names.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100965 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
966 If this group doesn't exist then it is
967 created. If not specified or empty, then the
968 default group is used.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100969 nested boolean flag, set to v:true to add a nested
970 autocmd. Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100971 once boolean flag, set to v:true to add an autocmd
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100972 which executes only once. Refer to
973 |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100974 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
975 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100976 present, then this item is ignored. This can
977 be a String with a single pattern or a List of
978 patterns.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100979 replace boolean flag, set to v:true to remove all the
980 commands associated with the specified autocmd
981 event and group and add the {cmd}. This is
982 useful to avoid adding the same command
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100983 multiple times for an autocmd event in a group.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100984
985 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure.
986 Examples: >
987 " Create a buffer-local autocmd for buffer 5
988 let acmd = {}
989 let acmd.group = 'MyGroup'
990 let acmd.event = 'BufEnter'
991 let acmd.bufnr = 5
992 let acmd.cmd = 'call BufEnterFunc()'
993 call autocmd_add([acmd])
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000994<
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100995 Can also be used as a |method|: >
996 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_add()
997<
998autocmd_delete({acmds}) *autocmd_delete()*
999 Deletes a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
1000
1001 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
1002 the following optional items:
1003 bufnr buffer number to delete a buffer-local autocmd.
1004 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
1005 item is ignored.
1006 cmd Ex command for this autocmd event
1007 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
1008 If '*' then all the autocmd events in this
1009 group are deleted.
1010 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
1011 If not specified or empty, then the default
1012 group is used.
1013 nested set to v:true for a nested autocmd.
1014 Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
1015 once set to v:true for an autocmd which executes
1016 only once. Refer to |autocmd-once|.
1017 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
1018 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
1019 present, then this item is ignored.
1020
1021 If only {group} is specified in a {acmds} entry and {event},
1022 {pattern} and {cmd} are not specified, then that autocmd group
1023 is deleted.
1024
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001025 Returns |v:true| on success and |v:false| on failure.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001026 Examples: >
1027 " :autocmd! BufLeave *.vim
1028 let acmd = #{event: 'BufLeave', pattern: '*.vim'}
1029 call autocmd_delete([acmd]})
1030 " :autocmd! MyGroup1 BufLeave
1031 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup1', event: 'BufLeave'}
1032 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1033 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 BufEnter *.c
1034 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: 'BufEnter',
1035 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1036 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 * *.c
1037 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: '*',
1038 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1039 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1040 " :autocmd! MyGroup3
1041 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup3'}
1042 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1043<
1044 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1045 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_delete()
1046
1047autocmd_get([{opts}]) *autocmd_get()*
1048 Returns a |List| of autocmds. If {opts} is not supplied, then
1049 returns the autocmds for all the events in all the groups.
1050
1051 The optional {opts} Dict argument supports the following
1052 items:
1053 group Autocmd group name. If specified, returns only
1054 the autocmds defined in this group. If the
1055 specified group doesn't exist, results in an
1056 error message. If set to an empty string,
1057 then the default autocmd group is used.
1058 event Autocmd event name. If specified, returns only
1059 the autocmds defined for this event. If set
1060 to "*", then returns autocmds for all the
1061 events. If the specified event doesn't exist,
1062 results in an error message.
1063 pattern Autocmd pattern. If specified, returns only
1064 the autocmds defined for this pattern.
1065 A combination of the above three times can be supplied in
1066 {opts}.
1067
1068 Each Dict in the returned List contains the following items:
1069 bufnr For buffer-local autocmds, buffer number where
1070 the autocmd is defined.
1071 cmd Command executed for this autocmd.
1072 event Autocmd event name.
1073 group Autocmd group name.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001074 nested Boolean flag, set to v:true for a nested
1075 autocmd. See |autocmd-nested|.
1076 once Boolean flag, set to v:true, if the autocmd
1077 will be executed only once. See |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001078 pattern Autocmd pattern. For a buffer-local
1079 autocmd, this will be of the form "<buffer=n>".
1080 If there are multiple commands for an autocmd event in a
1081 group, then separate items are returned for each command.
1082
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001083 Returns an empty List if an autocmd with the specified group
1084 or event or pattern is not found.
1085
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001086 Examples: >
1087 " :autocmd MyGroup
1088 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'Mygroup'})
1089 " :autocmd G BufUnload
1090 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'G', event: 'BufUnload'})
1091 " :autocmd G * *.ts
1092 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: '*', pattern: '*.ts'}
1093 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1094 " :autocmd Syntax
1095 echo autocmd_get(#{event: 'Syntax'})
1096 " :autocmd G BufEnter *.ts
1097 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: 'BufEnter',
1098 \ pattern: '*.ts'}
1099 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1100<
1101 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1102 Getopts()->autocmd_get()
1103<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001104balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
1105 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001106 not used for the List. Returns an empty string if balloon
1107 is not present.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001108
1109balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
1110 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
1111 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
1112 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
1113 split with |balloon_split()|.
1114 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
1115
1116 Example: >
1117 func GetBalloonContent()
1118 " ... initiate getting the content
1119 return ''
1120 endfunc
1121 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
1122
1123 func BalloonCallback(result)
1124 call balloon_show(a:result)
1125 endfunc
1126< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1127 GetText()->balloon_show()
1128<
1129 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
1130 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
1131 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
1132 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001133 empty string or a placeholder, e.g. "loading...".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001134
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001135 When showing a balloon is not possible then nothing happens,
1136 no error message is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001137 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
1138 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
1139
1140balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
1141 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
1142 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
1143 to show debugger output.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001144 Returns a |List| with the split lines. Returns an empty List
1145 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001146 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1147 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
1148
1149< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
1150 feature}
1151
1152blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
1153 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
1154 {blob}. Examples: >
1155 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
1156 blob2list(0z) returns []
1157< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
1158 opposite.
1159
1160 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1161 GetBlob()->blob2list()
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01001162<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001163 *browse()*
1164browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
1165 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
1166 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1167 The input fields are:
1168 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
1169 {title} title for the requester
1170 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1171 {default} default file name
1172 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
1173 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
1174
1175 *browsedir()*
1176browsedir({title}, {initdir})
1177 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
1178 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1179 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1180 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1181 to be used.
1182 The input fields are:
1183 {title} title for the requester
1184 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1185 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1186 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1187
1188bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001189 Add a buffer to the buffer list with name {name} (must be a
1190 String).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001191 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1192 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1193 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1194 buffer is always created.
1195 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1196 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1197 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1198 call bufload(bufnr)
1199 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001200< Returns 0 on error.
1201 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001202 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1203
1204bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1205 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1206 {buf} exists.
1207 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1208 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1209
1210 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1211 exactly. The name can be:
1212 - Relative to the current directory.
1213 - A full path.
1214 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1215 - A URL name.
1216 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1217 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1218 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1219 long name to be able to find them.
1220 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1221 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1222 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1223 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1224 file name.
1225
1226 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1227 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1228<
1229 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1230
1231buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1232 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1233 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1234 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1235
1236 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1237 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1238
1239bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1240 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1241 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1242 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001243 then there is no change. If the buffer is not related to a
1244 file the no file is read (e.g., when 'buftype' is "nofile").
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001245 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1246 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1247 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1248
1249 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1250 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1251
1252bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1253 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1254 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1255 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1256
1257 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1258 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1259
1260bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1261 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1262 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1263 "[No Name]".
1264 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1265 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1266 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1267 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1268 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1269 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1270 match an empty string is returned.
1271 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1272 alternate buffer.
1273 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1274 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1275 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1276 pattern.
1277 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1278 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1279 buffers are searched for.
1280 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1281 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1282 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1283< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1284 echo bufnr->bufname()
1285
1286< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1287 string is returned. >
1288 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1289 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1290 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1291 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1292< *buffer_name()*
1293 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1294
1295 *bufnr()*
1296bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1297 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1298 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1299 above.
1300
1301 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1302 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1303 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1304 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1305< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1306 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1307
1308 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1309 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1310< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1311 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1312 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1313 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1314
1315 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1316 echo bufref->bufnr()
1317<
1318 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1319 *last_buffer_nr()*
1320 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1321
1322bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1323 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1324 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1325 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1326 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1327
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001328 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001329<
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00001330 Only deals with the current tab page. See |win_findbuf()| for
1331 finding more.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001332
1333 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1334 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1335
1336bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1337 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1338 |window-ID|.
1339 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1340 is returned. Example: >
1341
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001342 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001343
1344< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1345 |:wincmd|.
1346
1347 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1348 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1349
1350byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1351 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1352 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1353 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1354 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1355 one.
1356 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1357
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001358 Returns -1 if the {byte} value is invalid.
1359
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001360 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1361 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1362
1363< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1364 feature}
1365
1366byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1367 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1368 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1369 zero.
1370 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1371 equal to {nr}.
1372 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1373 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1374 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1375 separately.
1376 Example : >
1377 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1378< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1379 same: >
1380 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1381 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1382< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1383
1384 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1385 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1386 in bytes is returned.
1387
1388 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1389 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1390
1391byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1392 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1393 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001394 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001395 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1396 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1397 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1398< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1399 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1400 one byte).
1401 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1402 to a Unicode encoding.
1403
1404 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1405 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1406
1407call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1408 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1409 arguments.
1410 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1411 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1412 Returns the return value of the called function.
1413 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1414 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1415
1416 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1417 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1418
1419ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1420 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1421 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1422 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1423 Examples: >
1424 echo ceil(1.456)
1425< 2.0 >
1426 echo ceil(-5.456)
1427< -5.0 >
1428 echo ceil(4.0)
1429< 4.0
1430
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001431 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
1432
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001433 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1434 Compute()->ceil()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001435
1436
1437ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1438
1439
1440changenr() *changenr()*
1441 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1442 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1443 with the |:undo| command.
1444 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1445 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1446 one less than the number of the undone change.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001447 Returns 0 if the undo list is empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001448
1449char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001450 Return Number value of the first char in {string}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001451 Examples: >
1452 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1453 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1454< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1455 Example for "utf-8": >
1456 char2nr("á") returns 225
1457 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1458< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1459 A combining character is a separate character.
1460 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1461 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1462 let str = "ABC"
1463 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1464< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1465
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001466 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
1467
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001468 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1469 GetChar()->char2nr()
1470
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001471charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1472 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1473 The character class is one of:
1474 0 blank
1475 1 punctuation
1476 2 word character
1477 3 emoji
1478 other specific Unicode class
1479 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001480 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001481
1482
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001483charcol({expr} [, {winid}]) *charcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001484 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1485 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1486
1487 Example:
1488 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1489 charcol('.') returns 3
1490 col('.') returns 7
1491
1492< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1493 GetPos()->col()
1494<
1495 *charidx()*
1496charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1497 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1498 The index of the first character is zero.
1499 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1500 equal to {idx}.
1501 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1502 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1503 added to the preceding base character.
1504 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1505 counted as separate characters.
1506 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1507 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1508 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1509 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1510 and is not zero or one.
1511 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1512 from the character index.
1513 Examples: >
1514 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1515 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1516 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1517<
1518 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1519 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1520
1521chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1522 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1523 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1524 window:
1525 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1526 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1527 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1528 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1529 directory.
1530 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1531 {dir} must be a String.
1532 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1533 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1534 On failure, returns an empty string.
1535
1536 Example: >
1537 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1538 if save_dir != ""
1539 " ... do some work
1540 call chdir(save_dir)
1541 endif
1542
1543< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1544 GetDir()->chdir()
1545<
1546cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1547 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1548 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1549 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1550 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01001551 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001552 See |C-indenting|.
1553
1554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1555 GetLnum()->cindent()
1556
1557clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1558 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1559 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1560 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1561 window ID instead of the current window.
1562
1563 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1564 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1565<
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001566col({expr} [, {winid}) *col()*
1567 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001568 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1569 . the cursor position
1570 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1571 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1572 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1573 returned)
1574 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1575 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1576 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1577 that it's updated right away.
1578 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1579 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1580 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1581 out of range then col() returns zero.
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001582 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
1583 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001584 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1585 |getpos()|.
1586 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1587 character position use |charcol()|.
1588 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1589 Examples: >
1590 col(".") column of cursor
1591 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1592 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001593 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001594< The first column is 1. Returns 0 if {expr} is invalid or when
1595 the window with ID {winid} is not found.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001596 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1597 buffer.
1598 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1599 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
Bram Moolenaar6ebe4f92022-10-28 20:47:54 +01001600 line. Also, when using a <Cmd> mapping the cursor isn't
1601 moved, this can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00001602 :imap <F2> <Cmd>echowin col(".")<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001603
1604< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1605 GetPos()->col()
1606<
1607
1608complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1609 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1610 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1611 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1612 or with an expression mapping.
1613 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1614 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1615 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1616 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1617 match.
1618 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1619 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1620 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1621 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1622 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1623 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1624 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1625 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1626 Example: >
1627 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1628
1629 func! ListMonths()
1630 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1631 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1632 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1633 return ''
1634 endfunc
1635< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1636 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1637
1638 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1639 second argument: >
1640 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1641
1642complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1643 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1644 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1645 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1646 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1647 the list.
1648 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1649 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1650
1651 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1652 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1653
1654complete_check() *complete_check()*
1655 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1656 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1657 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1658 zero otherwise.
1659 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1660 'completefunc' option.
1661
1662
1663complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1664 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1665 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1666 The items are:
1667 mode Current completion mode name string.
1668 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1669 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1670 See |pumvisible()|.
1671 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1672 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1673 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1674 See |complete-items|.
1675 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1676 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1677 typed text only, or the last completion after
1678 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1679 <Down> keys)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01001680 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENTED YET]
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001681
1682 *complete_info_mode*
1683 mode values are:
1684 "" Not in completion mode
1685 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1686 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1687 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1688 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1689 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1690 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1691 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1692 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1693 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1694 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1695 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1696 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1697 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1698 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1699 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1700 "eval" |complete()| completion
1701 "unknown" Other internal modes
1702
1703 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1704 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1705 {what} are silently ignored.
1706
1707 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1708 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1709 |CompleteChanged| event.
1710
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001711 Returns an empty |Dictionary| on error.
1712
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001713 Examples: >
1714 " Get all items
1715 call complete_info()
1716 " Get only 'mode'
1717 call complete_info(['mode'])
1718 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1719 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1720
1721< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1722 GetItems()->complete_info()
1723<
1724 *confirm()*
1725confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1726 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1727 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1728 choice this is 1.
1729 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1730 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1731
1732 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1733 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1734 used (and translated).
1735 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1736 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1737
1738 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1739 by '\n', e.g. >
1740 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1741< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1742 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1743 not need to be the first letter: >
1744 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1745< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1746 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1747
1748 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1749 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1750 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1751 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1752
1753 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1754 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1755 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1756 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1757 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1758 used.
1759
1760 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1761 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1762
1763 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001764 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001765 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001766 if choice == 0
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001767 echo "make up your mind!"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001768 elseif choice == 3
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001769 echo "tasteful"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001770 else
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001771 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001772 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001773< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1774 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1775 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1776 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1777 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1778 the horizontal layout is always used.
1779
1780 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1781 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1782<
1783 *copy()*
1784copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1785 different from using {expr} directly.
1786 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1787 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1788 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1789 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1790 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1791 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1792 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1793 mylist->copy()
1794
1795cos({expr}) *cos()*
1796 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1797 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001798 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001799 Examples: >
1800 :echo cos(100)
1801< 0.862319 >
1802 :echo cos(-4.01)
1803< -0.646043
1804
1805 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1806 Compute()->cos()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001807
1808
1809cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1810 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1811 [1, inf].
1812 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001813 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001814 Examples: >
1815 :echo cosh(0.5)
1816< 1.127626 >
1817 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1818< -1.127626
1819
1820 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1821 Compute()->cosh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001822
1823
1824count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1825 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1826 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1827
1828 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1829 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1830
1831 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1832
1833 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1834 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1835 {expr} is an empty string.
1836
1837 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1838 mylist->count(val)
1839<
1840 *cscope_connection()*
1841cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1842 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1843 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1844 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1845 if there are no cscope connections;
1846 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1847
1848 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1849 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1850
1851 {num} Description of existence check
1852 ----- ------------------------------
1853 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1854 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1855 {dbpath}.
1856 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1857 {dbpath}.
1858 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1859 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1860 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1861 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1862
1863 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1864
1865 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1866
1867 # pid database name prepend path
1868 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1869<
1870 Invocation Return Val ~
1871 ---------- ---------- >
1872 cscope_connection() 1
1873 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1874 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1875 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1876 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1877 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1878 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1879 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1880<
1881cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1882cursor({list})
1883 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1884 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1885
1886 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1887 with two, three or four item:
1888 [{lnum}, {col}]
1889 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1890 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1891 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1892 but without the first item.
1893
1894 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1895 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1896
1897 Does not change the jumplist.
Bram Moolenaar7c6cd442022-10-11 21:54:04 +01001898 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|, except that if {lnum} is
1899 zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001900 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1901 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001902 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1903 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1904 line.
1905 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1906 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1907 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1908
1909 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1910 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1911 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1912 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1913
1914 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1915 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1916
1917debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1918 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1919 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1920 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1921 {only available on MS-Windows}
1922
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001923 Returns |TRUE| if successfully interrupted the program.
1924 Otherwise returns |FALSE|.
1925
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001926 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1927 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1928
1929deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1930 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1931 different from using {expr} directly.
1932 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1933 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1934 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1935 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1936 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1937 the original |List|.
1938 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1939
1940 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1941 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1942 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1943 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1944 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1945 *E724*
1946 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1947 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1948 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1949 Also see |copy()|.
1950
1951 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1952 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1953
1954delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1955 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001956 name {fname}.
1957
1958 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1959 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001960
1961 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1962 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1963
1964 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1965 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1966 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1967 that is being used.
1968
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001969 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1970 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1971 or partly failed.
1972
1973 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1974 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1975 |deletebufline()|.
1976
1977 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1978 GetName()->delete()
1979
1980deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1981 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1982 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1983 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1984
1985 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1986 |bufload()| if needed.
1987
1988 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1989
1990 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1991 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1992 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1993
1994 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1995 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1996<
1997 *did_filetype()*
1998did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1999 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
2000 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
2001 that detect the file type. |FileType|
2002 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
2003 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
2004 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
2005 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
2006 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
2007 file.
2008
2009diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
2010 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
2011 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
2012 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
2013 display but don't exist in the buffer.
2014 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2015 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2016 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
2017
2018 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2019 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
2020
2021diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
2022 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
2023 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
2024 diff change zero is returned.
2025 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2026 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2027 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
2028 line.
2029 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
2030 syntax information about the highlighting.
2031
2032 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2033 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
2034<
2035
2036digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
2037 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
2038 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
2039 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
2040 is given and an empty string is returned.
2041
2042 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2043 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
2044 available, it might fail.
2045
2046 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
2047
2048 Examples: >
2049 " Get a built-in digraph
2050 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
2051
2052 " Get a user-defined digraph
2053 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
2054 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
2055<
2056 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2057 GetChars()->digraph_get()
2058<
2059 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2060 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2061 display an error message.
2062
2063
2064digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
2065 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
2066 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
2067 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
2068
2069 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2070 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
2071 available, it might fail.
2072
2073 Also see |digraph_get()|.
2074
2075 Examples: >
2076 " Get user-defined digraphs
2077 :echo digraph_getlist()
2078
2079 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
2080 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
2081<
2082 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2083 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
2084<
2085 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2086 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2087 display an error message.
2088
2089
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002090digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002091 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
2092 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002093 encoded character. *E1215*
2094 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
2095 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
2096 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002097
2098 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
2099 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
2100
2101 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
2102 |digraph_setlist()|.
2103
2104 Example: >
2105 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
2106<
2107 Can be used as a |method|: >
2108 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
2109<
2110 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2111 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2112 display an error message.
2113
2114
2115digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
2116 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
2117 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
2118 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002119 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002120 Example: >
2121 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
2122<
2123 It is similar to the following: >
2124 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
2125 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
2126 endfor
2127< Except that the function returns after the first error,
2128 following digraphs will not be added.
2129
2130 Can be used as a |method|: >
2131 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
2132<
2133 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2134 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2135 display an error message.
2136
2137
2138echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
2139 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
2140 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
2141 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
2142 call echoraw(&t_TE)
2143< and to enable it again: >
2144 call echoraw(&t_TI)
2145< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
2146
2147
2148empty({expr}) *empty()*
2149 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
2150 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
2151 items.
2152 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
2153 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
2154 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
2155 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
2156 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
2157 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
2158
2159 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
2160 length with zero.
2161
2162 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2163 mylist->empty()
2164
2165environ() *environ()*
2166 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
2167 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
2168 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
2169< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
2170 use this: >
2171 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
2172
2173escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
2174 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
2175 backslash. Example: >
2176 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
2177< results in: >
2178 c:\\program\ files\\vim
2179< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
2180
2181 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2182 GetText()->escape(' \')
2183<
2184 *eval()*
2185eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
2186 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
2187 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
2188 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
2189 functions.
2190
2191 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2192 argv->join()->eval()
2193
2194eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2195 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2196 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2197 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2198 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2199
2200executable({expr}) *executable()*
2201 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2202 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2203 arguments.
2204 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2205 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2206 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2207 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2208 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2209 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2210 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2211 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2212 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2213 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2214 directory, not if it's really executable.
2215 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
Yasuhiro Matsumoto05cf63e2022-05-03 11:02:28 +01002216 normally found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2217 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|. This can be
2218 disabled by setting the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath
2219 environment variable. *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002220 The result is a Number:
2221 1 exists
2222 0 does not exist
2223 -1 not implemented on this system
2224 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2225
2226 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2227 GetCommand()->executable()
2228
2229execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2230 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2231 string.
2232 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2233 lines are executed one by one.
2234 This is equivalent to: >
2235 redir => var
2236 {command}
2237 redir END
2238<
2239 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2240 "" no `:silent` used
2241 "silent" `:silent` used
2242 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2243 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2244 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2245 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2246 *E930*
2247 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2248
2249 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002250 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002251
2252< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2253 use `win_execute()`.
2254
2255 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2256 included in the output of the higher level call.
2257
2258 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2259 GetCommand()->execute()
2260
2261exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2262 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2263 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2264 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2265 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2266 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2267< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2268 an empty string is returned.
2269
2270 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2271 GetCommand()->exepath()
2272<
2273 *exists()*
2274exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2275 zero otherwise.
2276
2277 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2278 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2279 at compile time.
2280
2281 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2282 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2283
2284 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002285 varname internal variable (see
2286 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2287 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2288 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002289 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002290 Does not work for local variables in a
2291 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002292 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2293 script, since it can be used as a
2294 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002295 Beware that evaluating an index may
2296 cause an error message for an invalid
2297 expression. E.g.: >
2298 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2299 :echo exists("l[5]")
2300< 0 >
2301 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2302< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2303 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002304 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2305 not if it really works)
2306 +option-name Vim option that works.
2307 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2308 done by comparing with an empty
2309 string)
2310 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2311 or user defined function (see
2312 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2313 Also works for a variable that is a
2314 Funcref.
2315 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2316 implemented; to be used to check if
2317 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002318 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2319 command or command modifier |:command|.
2320 Returns:
2321 1 for match with start of a command
2322 2 full match with a command
2323 3 matches several user commands
2324 To check for a supported command
2325 always check the return value to be 2.
2326 :2match The |:2match| command.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01002327 :3match The |:3match| command (but you
2328 probably should not use it, it is
2329 reserved for internal usage)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002330 #event autocommand defined for this event
2331 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2332 pattern (the pattern is taken
2333 literally and compared to the
2334 autocommand patterns character by
2335 character)
2336 #group autocommand group exists
2337 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2338 event.
2339 #group#event#pattern
2340 autocommand defined for this group,
2341 event and pattern.
2342 ##event autocommand for this event is
2343 supported.
2344
2345 Examples: >
2346 exists("&shortname")
2347 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2348 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002349 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2350 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002351 exists("bufcount")
2352 exists(":Make")
2353 exists("#CursorHold")
2354 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2355 exists("#filetypeindent")
2356 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2357 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2358 exists("##ColorScheme")
2359< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2360 name.
2361 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002362 a few cases this is ignored. That may become stricter in the
2363 future, thus don't count on it!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002364 Working example: >
2365 exists(":make")
2366< NOT working example: >
2367 exists(":make install")
2368
2369< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2370 variable itself. For example: >
2371 exists(bufcount)
2372< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2373 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2374
2375 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2376 Varname()->exists()
2377<
2378
2379exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2380 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2381 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2382 give an error: >
2383 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2384 ThatFunction('works')
2385 endif
2386< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2387 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2388
2389 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2390 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2391 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2392
2393
2394exp({expr}) *exp()*
2395 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2396 [0, inf].
2397 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002398 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002399 Examples: >
2400 :echo exp(2)
2401< 7.389056 >
2402 :echo exp(-1)
2403< 0.367879
2404
2405 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2406 Compute()->exp()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002407
2408
2409expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2410 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2411 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2412
2413 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2414 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2415 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2416 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2417 file name contains a space]
2418
2419 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2420 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2421 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2422
2423 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2424 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2425 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2426
2427 % current file name
2428 # alternate file name
2429 #n alternate file name n
2430 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2431 <afile> autocmd file name
2432 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2433 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2434 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2435 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2436 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2437 line number
2438 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2439 a function
2440 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2441 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002442 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2443 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002444 <stack> call stack
2445 <cword> word under the cursor
2446 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2447 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2448 message |server2client()|
2449 Modifiers:
2450 :p expand to full path
2451 :h head (last path component removed)
2452 :t tail (last path component only)
2453 :r root (one extension removed)
2454 :e extension only
2455
2456 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002457 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002458< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2459 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2460 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2461< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002462 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002463< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2464 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2465 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2466 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2467 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2468<
2469 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2470 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2471 to modify normal file names.
2472
2473 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2474 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2475 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2476 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002477 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2478 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2479 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002480
2481 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2482 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2483 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2484 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2485 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2486 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2487 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2488 :echo expand("**/README")
2489<
2490 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2491 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2492 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2493 |expr-env-expand|.
2494 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2495 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2496 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2497 "$FOOBAR".
2498
2499 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2500 getting the raw output of an external command.
2501
2502 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2503 Getpattern()->expand()
2504
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002505expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002506 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2507 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2508 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2509 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2510 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002511
2512 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2513 argument:
2514 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2515 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2516 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2517
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002518 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2519 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002520
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002521 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002522 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002523 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2524 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2525<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002526 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002527 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2528<
2529extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2530 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2531 |Dictionaries|.
2532
2533 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2534 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2535 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2536 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2537 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2538 Examples: >
2539 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2540 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2541< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2542 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2543 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2544 (where N is the original length of the List).
2545 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2546 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2547 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2548<
2549 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2550 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2551 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2552 used to decide what to do:
2553 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2554 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2555 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2556 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2557
2558 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2559 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2560 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2561 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2562 fails.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002563 Returns {expr1}. Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002564
2565 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2566 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2567
2568
2569extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2570 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2571 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
Bram Moolenaardd60c362023-02-27 15:49:53 +00002572 unchanged.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002573
2574
2575feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2576 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2577 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2578
2579 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2580 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2581 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2582 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2583 characters from a mapping.
2584
2585 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2586 {string}.
2587
2588 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2589 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2590 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2591 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2592 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2593 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2594
2595 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2596 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2597 keys are remapped.
2598 'n' Do not remap keys.
2599 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2600 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2601 opening folds, etc.
2602 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2603 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2604 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2605 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2606 the internal "got_int" flag.
2607 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2608 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2609 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2610 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2611 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2612 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2613 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2614 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2615 script continues.
2616 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2617 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2618 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002619 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2620 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaard899e512022-05-07 21:54:03 +01002621 etc. Note that if the string being fed sets a script
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002622 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002623 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2624 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2625 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2626
2627 Return value is always 0.
2628
2629 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2630 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2631
2632filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2633 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2634 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2635 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2636 expression, which is used as a String.
2637 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2638 |glob()|.
2639 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2640 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2641 0
2642 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2643 1
2644
2645< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2646 GetName()->filereadable()
2647< *file_readable()*
2648 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2649
2650
2651filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2652 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2653 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2654 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2655 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2656
2657 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2658 GetName()->filewritable()
2659
2660
2661filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2662 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2663 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2664 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2665 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002666 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002667
2668 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2669
2670 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2671 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2672 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2673 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2674 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2675 current character.
2676 Examples: >
2677 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2678< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2679 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2680< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2681 call filter(var, 0)
2682< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2683
2684 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2685 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2686 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2687
2688 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2689 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2690 2. the value of the current item.
2691 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2692 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2693 func Odd(idx, val)
2694 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2695 endfunc
2696 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002697< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2698 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2699< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002700 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2701< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2702 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2703<
2704 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2705 Other values will result in a type error.
2706
2707 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2708 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2709 first: >
2710 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2711
2712< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002713 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002714 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2715 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2716 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2717 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2718
2719 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2720 mylist->filter(expr2)
2721
2722finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2723 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2724 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2725 for the syntax of {path}.
2726
2727 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2728 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2729 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2730 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2731
2732 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2733 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2734 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2735
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002736 Returns an empty string if the directory is not found.
2737
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002738 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002739
2740 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2741 GetName()->finddir()
2742
2743findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2744 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2745 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2746 Example: >
2747 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2748< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2749 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2750
2751 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2752 GetName()->findfile()
2753
2754flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2755 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2756 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2757 a very large number.
2758 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2759 not want that.
2760 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002761 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002762 *E900*
2763 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2764 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2765 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2766
2767 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2768
2769 Example: >
2770 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2771< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2772 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2773< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2774
2775 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2776 mylist->flatten()
2777<
2778flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2779 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2780
2781
2782float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2783 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2784 decimal point.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00002785 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002786 Returns 0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002787 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2788 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2789 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2790 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2791 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2792 Examples: >
2793 echo float2nr(3.95)
2794< 3 >
2795 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2796< -23 >
2797 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2798< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2799 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2800< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2801 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2802< 0
2803
2804 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2805 Compute()->float2nr()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002806
2807
2808floor({expr}) *floor()*
2809 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2810 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2811 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002812 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002813 Examples: >
2814 echo floor(1.856)
2815< 1.0 >
2816 echo floor(-5.456)
2817< -6.0 >
2818 echo floor(4.0)
2819< 4.0
2820
2821 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2822 Compute()->floor()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002823
2824
2825fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2826 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2827 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2828 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2829 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2830 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2831 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2832 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002833 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
2834 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002835 Examples: >
2836 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2837< 0.13 >
2838 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2839< -0.13
2840
2841 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2842 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002843
2844
2845fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2846 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2847 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2848 are escaped with a backslash.
2849 For most systems the characters escaped are
2850 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2851 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2852 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2853 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002854 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002855 Example: >
2856 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002857 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002858< results in executing: >
2859 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2860<
2861 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2862 GetName()->fnameescape()
2863
2864fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2865 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2866 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2867 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2868 Example: >
2869 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2870< results in: >
Bram Moolenaard799daa2022-06-20 11:17:32 +01002871 /home/user/vim/vim/src
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002872< If {mods} is empty or an unsupported modifier is used then
2873 {fname} is returned.
Bram Moolenaar5ed11532022-07-06 13:18:11 +01002874 When {fname} is empty then with {mods} ":h" returns ".", so
2875 that `:cd` can be used with it. This is different from
2876 expand('%:h') without a buffer name, which returns an empty
2877 string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002878 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2879 |expand()| first then.
2880
2881 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2882 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2883
2884foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2885 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2886 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2887 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2888 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2889 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2890
2891 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2892 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2893
2894foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2895 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2896 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2897 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2898 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2899 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2900
2901 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2902 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2903
2904foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2905 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2906 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2907 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2908 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2909 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2910 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2911 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2912 previous line is usually available.
2913 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2914 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2915
2916 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2917 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2918<
2919 *foldtext()*
2920foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2921 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2922 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2923 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2924 The returned string looks like this: >
2925 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2926< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2927 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2928 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2929 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2930 'commentstring' options is removed.
2931 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2932 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2933 setting.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002934 Returns an empty string when there is no fold.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002935 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2936
2937foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2938 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2939 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2940 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2941 returned.
2942 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2943 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2944 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2945 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2946
2947
2948 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2949 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2950<
2951 *foreground()*
2952foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2953 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2954 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2955 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2956 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002957 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002958 Win32 console version}
2959
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01002960fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) *fullcommand()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002961 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2962 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2963
2964 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2965 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01002966 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist, if it's
2967 ambiguous (for user-defined commands) or cannot be shortened
2968 this way. |vim9-no-shorten|
2969
2970 Without the {vim9} argument uses the current script version.
2971 If {vim9} is present and FALSE then legacy script rules are
2972 used. When {vim9} is present and TRUE then Vim9 rules are
2973 used, e.g. "en" is not a short form of "endif".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002974
2975 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2976 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2977
2978 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2979 GetName()->fullcommand()
2980<
2981 *funcref()*
2982funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2983 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2984 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2985 function {name} is redefined later.
2986
2987 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002988 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2989 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2990 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2991 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002992 Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002993
2994 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2995 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2996<
2997 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2998function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2999 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
3000 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
3001 internal function.
3002
3003 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
3004 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
3005 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
3006 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
3007 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
3008<
3009 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
3010 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
3011 same function.
3012
3013 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
3014 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
3015 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
3016
3017 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
3018 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
3019 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3020 ...
3021 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
3022 ...
3023 call Partial('name')
3024< Invokes the function as with: >
3025 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3026
3027< With a |method|: >
3028 func Callback(one, two, three)
3029 ...
3030 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
3031 ...
3032 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
3033< Invokes the function as with: >
3034 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
3035
3036< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
3037 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
3038 arguments. Example: >
3039 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003040 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003041 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
3042 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003043 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003044 call Func2('name')
3045< Invokes the function as with: >
3046 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3047
3048< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
3049 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
3050 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003051 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003052 endfunction
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003053 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003054 let context = {"name": "example"}
3055 let Func = function('Callback', context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003056 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003057 call Func() " will echo: called for example
3058< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003059 arguments, these two are equivalent, if Callback() is defined
3060 as context.Callback(): >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003061 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3062 let Func = context.Callback
3063
3064< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
3065 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003066 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003067 let context = {"name": "example"}
3068 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003069 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003070 call Func(500)
3071< Invokes the function as with: >
3072 call context.Callback('one', 500)
3073<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003074 Returns 0 on error.
3075
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003076 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3077 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
3078
3079
3080garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
3081 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
3082 that have circular references.
3083
3084 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
3085 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
3086 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
3087 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
3088 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
3089 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
3090 for a long time.
3091
3092 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
3093 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
3094 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
3095
3096 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
3097 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
3098 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
3099 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
3100
3101get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
3102 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
3103 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
3104 omitted.
3105 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3106 mylist->get(idx)
3107get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
3108 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
3109 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
3110 omitted.
3111 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3112 myblob->get(idx)
3113get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
3114 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
3115 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
3116 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
3117 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
3118< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
3119 'default' when it does not exist.
3120 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3121 mydict->get(key)
3122get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00003123 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003124 {what} are:
3125 "name" The function name
3126 "func" The function
3127 "dict" The dictionary
3128 "args" The list with arguments
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003129 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003130 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3131 myfunc->get(what)
3132<
3133 *getbufinfo()*
3134getbufinfo([{buf}])
3135getbufinfo([{dict}])
3136 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
3137
3138 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
3139 returned.
3140
3141 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
3142 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
3143 be specified in {dict}:
3144 buflisted include only listed buffers.
3145 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
3146 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
3147
3148 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
3149 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
3150 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
3151 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
3152
3153 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
3154 entries:
3155 bufnr Buffer number.
3156 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
3157 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
3158 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
3159 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
3160 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
3161 last used.
3162 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
3163 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
3164 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
3165 opened in the current window.
3166 Only valid if the buffer has been
3167 displayed in the window in the past.
3168 If you want the line number of the
3169 last known cursor position in a given
3170 window, use |line()|: >
3171 :echo line('.', {winid})
3172<
3173 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
3174 valid when loaded)
3175 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
3176 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
3177 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
3178 Each list item is a dictionary with
3179 the following fields:
3180 id sign identifier
3181 lnum line number
3182 name sign name
3183 variables A reference to the dictionary with
3184 buffer-local variables.
3185 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
3186 buffer
3187 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
3188 display this buffer
3189
3190 Examples: >
3191 for buf in getbufinfo()
3192 echo buf.name
3193 endfor
3194 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
3195 if buf.changed
3196 ....
3197 endif
3198 endfor
3199<
3200 To get buffer-local options use: >
3201 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
3202<
3203 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3204 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
3205<
3206
3207 *getbufline()*
3208getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
3209 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
3210 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003211 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned. See
3212 `getbufoneline()` for only getting the line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003213
3214 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3215
3216 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3217 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3218
3219 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3220 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3221
3222 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3223 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3224 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3225 returned.
3226
3227 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3228 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3229
3230 Example: >
3231 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3232
3233< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3234 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003235<
3236 *getbufoneline()*
3237getbufoneline({buf}, {lnum})
3238 Just like `getbufline()` but only get one line and return it
3239 as a string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003240
3241getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3242 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3243 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3244 must be used.
3245 The {varname} argument is a string.
3246 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3247 buffer-local variables.
3248 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3249 the buffer-local options.
3250 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3251 a buffer-local option.
3252 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3253 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3254 window-local option.
3255 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3256 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3257 string is returned, there is no error message.
3258 Examples: >
3259 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003260 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003261
3262< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3263 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3264<
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +00003265getcellwidths() *getcellwidths()*
3266 Returns a |List| of cell widths of character ranges overridden
3267 by |setcellwidths()|. The format is equal to the argument of
3268 |setcellwidths()|. If no character ranges have their cell
3269 widths overridden, an empty List is returned.
3270
3271
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003272getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3273 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3274 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3275 exist, an empty list is returned.
3276
3277 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3278 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3279 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3280 entries:
3281 col column number
3282 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3283 lnum line number
3284 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3285 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3286 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3287
3288 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3289 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3290
3291getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3292 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3293 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3294 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3295 Return zero otherwise.
3296 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3297 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3298 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3299
3300 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3301 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01003302 result is a Number. Use |nr2char()| to convert it to a String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003303 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3304 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3305 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3306 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3307 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3308 that is not included in the character.
3309
3310 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3311 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3312 sequence.
3313
3314 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3315 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3316 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3317
3318 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3319
3320 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3321 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3322 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3323 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3324 ignored.
3325 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3326 let c = getchar()
3327 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003328 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003329 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003330 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003331 endif
3332<
3333 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3334 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3335 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3336
3337 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3338 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3339 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3340 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3341
3342 There is no mapping for the character.
3343 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3344 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3345 sequence. Examples: >
3346 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3347 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3348< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3349 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3350 :function FindChar()
3351 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3352 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3353 : normal l
3354 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3355 : break
3356 : endif
3357 : endwhile
3358 :endfunction
3359<
3360 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3361 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3362 another character: >
3363 :function GetKey()
3364 : let c = getchar()
3365 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3366 : let c = getchar()
3367 : endwhile
3368 : return c
3369 :endfunction
3370
3371getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3372 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3373 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3374 These values are added together:
3375 2 shift
3376 4 control
3377 8 alt (meta)
3378 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3379 32 mouse double click
3380 64 mouse triple click
3381 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3382 128 command (Macintosh only)
3383 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3384 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003385 without a modifier. Returns 0 if no modifiers are used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003386
3387 *getcharpos()*
3388getcharpos({expr})
3389 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3390 column number in the returned List is a character index
3391 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003392 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3393 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003394 of the last character.
3395
3396 Example:
3397 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3398 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3399 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3400<
3401 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3402 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3403
3404getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3405 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3406 with the following entries:
3407
3408 char character previously used for a character
3409 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3410 if no character search has been performed
3411 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3412 0 for backward
3413 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3414 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3415 character search
3416
3417 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3418 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3419 character search: >
3420 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3421 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3422< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3423
3424
3425getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3426 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3427 string.
3428 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3429 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3430 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3431 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3432 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3433 if no character is available.
3434 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3435 result is converted to a string.
3436
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003437getcmdcompltype() *getcmdcompltype()*
3438 Return the type of the current command-line completion.
3439 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
3440 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01003441 See |:command-completion| for the return string.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003442 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3443 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003444 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003445
3446getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3447 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3448 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3449 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3450 Example: >
3451 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003452< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and
3453 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003454 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3455 |inputsecret()|.
3456
3457getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3458 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3459 byte count. The first column is 1.
3460 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3461 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3462 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003463 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3464 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003465
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003466getcmdscreenpos() *getcmdscreenpos()*
3467 Return the screen position of the cursor in the command line
3468 as a byte count. The first column is 1.
3469 Instead of |getcmdpos()|, it adds the prompt position.
3470 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3471 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3472 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003473 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3474 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003475
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003476getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3477 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3478 are:
3479 : normal Ex command
3480 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3481 / forward search command
3482 ? backward search command
3483 @ |input()| command
3484 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3485 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3486 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3487 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3488 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3489 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3490
3491getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3492 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3493 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3494 when not in the command-line window.
3495
3496getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3497 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3498 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3499 types are supported:
3500
3501 arglist file names in argument list
3502 augroup autocmd groups
3503 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003504 behave |:behave| suboptions
3505 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003506 color color schemes
3507 command Ex command
3508 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3509 compiler compilers
3510 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3511 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3512 dir directory names
3513 environment environment variable names
3514 event autocommand events
3515 expression Vim expression
3516 file file and directory names
3517 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3518 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3519 function function name
3520 help help subjects
3521 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003522 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003523 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3524 mapclear buffer argument
3525 mapping mapping name
3526 menu menus
3527 messages |:messages| suboptions
3528 option options
3529 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
zeertzjq5c8771b2023-01-24 12:34:03 +00003530 runtime |:runtime| completion
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003531 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003532 shellcmd Shell command
3533 sign |:sign| suboptions
3534 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3535 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3536 tag tags
3537 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3538 user user names
3539 var user variables
3540
3541 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3542 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3543 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3544
3545 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3546 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3547 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3548
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003549 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3550 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003551 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3552 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3553 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3554 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003555
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003556 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3557 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3558 a ":call" command: >
3559 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3560<
3561 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3562 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3563
3564 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3565 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3566<
3567 *getcurpos()*
3568getcurpos([{winid}])
3569 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3570 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3571 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3572 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003573 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3574 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003575 |getpos()|.
3576 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3577 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3578 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3579
3580 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3581 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3582 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3583 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3584 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3585
3586 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3587 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3588 MoveTheCursorAround
3589 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3590< Note that this only works within the window. See
3591 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3592
3593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3594 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3595<
3596 *getcursorcharpos()*
3597getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3598 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3599 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3600
3601 Example:
3602 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3603 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3604 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3605<
3606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3607 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3608
3609< *getcwd()*
3610getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3611 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3612 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3613
3614 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3615 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3616 the |window-ID|.
3617 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3618 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3619
3620 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3621 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3622 the working directory of the tabpage.
3623 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3624 use the current tabpage.
3625 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3626 the current window.
3627 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3628
3629 Examples: >
3630 " Get the working directory of the current window
3631 :echo getcwd()
3632 :echo getcwd(0)
3633 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3634 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3635 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3636 " Get the global working directory
3637 :echo getcwd(-1)
3638 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3639 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3640 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3641 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3642
3643< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3644 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3645
3646getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3647 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3648 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3649 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3650
3651< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3652 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3653 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3654 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3655
3656 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3657 GetVarname()->getenv()
3658
3659getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3660 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3661 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3662 |hl-Normal|.
3663 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3664 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3665 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3666 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3667 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3668 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3669 function just after the GUI has started.
3670 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3671 a valid name does not work.
3672
3673getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3674 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3675 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3676 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3677 empty string is returned.
3678 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3679 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3680 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3681 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3682 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3683 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3684 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3685< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3686 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3687
3688 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3689 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3690<
3691 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3692
3693getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3694 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3695 given file {fname}.
3696 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3697 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3698 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3699 is returned.
3700
3701 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3702 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3703
3704getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3705 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3706 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3707 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3708 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3709 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3710
3711 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3712 GetFilename()->getftime()
3713
3714getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3715 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3716 file of the given file {fname}.
3717 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3718 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3719 results:
3720 Normal file "file"
3721 Directory "dir"
3722 Symbolic link "link"
3723 Block device "bdev"
3724 Character device "cdev"
3725 Socket "socket"
3726 FIFO "fifo"
3727 All other "other"
3728 Example: >
3729 getftype("/home")
3730< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3731 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3732 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3733 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3734
3735 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3736 GetFilename()->getftype()
3737
3738getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3739 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003740 active and |FALSE| otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003741 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3742
3743getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3744 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3745
3746 Without arguments use the current window.
3747 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3748 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3749 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003750 page. If {winnr} or {tabnr} is invalid, an empty list is
3751 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003752
3753 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3754 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3755 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3756 the following entries:
3757 bufnr buffer number
3758 col column number
3759 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3760 filename filename if available
3761 lnum line number
3762
3763 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3764 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3765
3766< *getline()*
3767getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3768 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3769 from the current buffer. Example: >
3770 getline(1)
3771< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3772 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3773 To get the line under the cursor: >
3774 getline(".")
3775< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3776 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3777
3778 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3779 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3780 including line {end}.
3781 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3782 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3783 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3784 Example: >
3785 :let start = line('.')
3786 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3787 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3788
3789< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3790 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3791
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003792< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()| and
3793 |getbufoneline()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003794
3795getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3796 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3797 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3798 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3799
3800 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3801 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3802 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3803
3804 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3805 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3806 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3807
3808 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3809 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3810
3811 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3812 from the location list. This field is
3813 applicable only when called from a
3814 location list window. See
3815 |location-list-file-window| for more
3816 details.
3817
3818 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3819 location list for the window {nr}.
3820 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3821
3822 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3823 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3824 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3825
3826
3827getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3828 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3829 about all the global marks. |mark|
3830
3831 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3832 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003833 see |bufname()|. If {buf} is invalid, an empty list is
3834 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003835
3836 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3837 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3838 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3839 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3840 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3841 file file name
3842
3843 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3844 mark.
3845
3846 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3847 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3848
3849getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3850 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3851 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3852 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3853 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3854 |getmatches()|.
3855 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003856 window ID instead of the current window. If {win} is invalid,
3857 an empty list is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003858 Example: >
3859 :echo getmatches()
3860< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3861 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3862 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3863 :let m = getmatches()
3864 :call clearmatches()
3865 :echo getmatches()
3866< [] >
3867 :call setmatches(m)
3868 :echo getmatches()
3869< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3870 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3871 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3872 :unlet m
3873<
3874getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3875 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3876 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3877 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3878 screenrow screen row
3879 screencol screen column
3880 winid Window ID of the click
3881 winrow row inside "winid"
3882 wincol column inside "winid"
3883 line text line inside "winid"
3884 column text column inside "winid"
3885 All numbers are 1-based.
3886
3887 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3888 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3889
3890 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3891 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3892 are zero.
3893
3894 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3895 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3896
3897 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3898
3899 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3900 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3901
Bram Moolenaar24dc19c2022-11-14 19:49:15 +00003902getmouseshape() *getmouseshape()*
3903 Returns the name of the currently showing mouse pointer.
3904 When the |+mouseshape| feature is not supported or the shape
3905 is unknown an empty string is returned.
3906 This function is mainly intended for testing.
3907
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003908 *getpid()*
3909getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3910 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3911 exits.
3912
3913 *getpos()*
3914getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3915 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3916 |getcurpos()|.
3917 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3918 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3919 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3920 is the buffer number of the mark.
3921 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3922 column is 1.
3923 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3924 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3925 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3926 character.
3927 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3928 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003929 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003930 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3931 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3932 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003933 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3934 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003935 If {expr} is invalid, returns a list with all zeros.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003936 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3937 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3938 ...
3939 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3940< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3941
3942 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3943 GetMark()->getpos()
3944
3945getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3946 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3947 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3948 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3949 bufname() to get the name
3950 module module name
3951 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3952 end_lnum
3953 end of line number if the item is multiline
3954 col column number (first column is 1)
3955 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3956 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3957 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3958 nr error number
3959 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3960 text description of the error
3961 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3962 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3963
3964 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3965 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3966 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3967 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3968 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3969
3970 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3971 do something with them: >
3972 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3973 :for d in getqflist()
3974 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3975 :endfor
3976<
3977 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3978 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3979 following string items are supported in {what}:
3980 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3981 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3982 context get the |quickfix-context|
3983 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3984 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3985 value is used.
3986 id get information for the quickfix list with
3987 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3988 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3989 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3990 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3991 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3992 See |quickfix-index|
3993 items quickfix list entries
3994 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3995 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3996 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3997 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3998 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3999 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
4000 the last quickfix list
4001 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4002 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
4003 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
4004 size number of entries in the quickfix list
4005 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
4006 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
4007 all all of the above quickfix properties
4008 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
4009 particular item, set it to zero.
4010 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
4011 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
4012 specified by "id" is used.
4013 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
4014 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
4015 contains the quickfix stack size.
4016 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
4017 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
4018 "items" with the list of entries.
4019
4020 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4021 changedtick total number of changes made to the
4022 list |quickfix-changedtick|
4023 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
4024 If not present, set to "".
4025 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
4026 present, set to 0.
4027 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
4028 present, set to 0.
4029 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
4030 an empty list.
4031 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
4032 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4033 window. If not present, set to 0.
4034 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
4035 present, set to 0.
4036 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
4037 to "".
4038 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
4039
4040 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
4041 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
4042 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
4043 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
4044<
4045getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
4046 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
4047 {regname}. Example: >
4048 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
4049< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
4050 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004051 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004052
4053 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
4054 register. (For use in maps.)
4055 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
4056 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
4057 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
4058
4059 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
4060 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
4061 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
4062 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
4063 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
4064 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
4065
4066 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4067 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4068 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4069
4070 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4071 GetRegname()->getreg()
4072
4073getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
4074 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
4075 Dictionary with the following entries:
4076 regcontents List of lines contained in register
4077 {regname}, like
4078 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
4079 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
4080 |getregtype()|.
4081 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
4082 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
4083 register.
4084 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
4085 single letter name of the register
4086 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
4087 For example, after deleting a line
4088 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
4089 which is the register that got the
4090 deleted text.
4091
4092 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
4093 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
4094 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4095 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4096 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
4097 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4098
4099 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4100 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
4101
4102getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
4103 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
4104 The value will be one of:
4105 "v" for |characterwise| text
4106 "V" for |linewise| text
4107 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
4108 "" for an empty or unknown register
4109 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
4110 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
4111 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
4112 |v:register| is used.
4113 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4114
4115 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4116 GetRegname()->getregtype()
4117
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004118getscriptinfo([{opts}) *getscriptinfo()*
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004119 Returns a |List| with information about all the sourced Vim
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004120 scripts in the order they were sourced, like what
4121 `:scriptnames` shows.
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004122
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004123 The optional Dict argument {opts} supports the following
4124 optional items:
4125 name Script name match pattern. If specified,
4126 and "sid" is not specified, information about
4127 scripts with name that match the pattern
4128 "name" are returned.
4129 sid Script ID |<SID>|. If specified, only
4130 information about the script with ID "sid" is
4131 returned and "name" is ignored.
4132
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004133 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following
4134 items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004135 autoload Set to TRUE for a script that was used with
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004136 `import autoload` but was not actually sourced
4137 yet (see |import-autoload|).
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004138 functions List of script-local function names defined in
4139 the script. Present only when a particular
4140 script is specified using the "sid" item in
4141 {opts}.
4142 name Vim script file name.
4143 sid Script ID |<SID>|.
4144 sourced Script ID of the actually sourced script that
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01004145 this script name links to, if any, otherwise
4146 zero
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004147 variables A dictionary with the script-local variables.
Bram Moolenaarf1dcd142022-12-31 15:30:45 +00004148 Present only when a particular script is
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004149 specified using the "sid" item in {opts}.
4150 Note that this is a copy, the value of
4151 script-local variables cannot be changed using
4152 this dictionary.
4153 version Vimscript version (|scriptversion|)
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004154
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004155 Examples: >
4156 :echo getscriptinfo({'name': 'myscript'})
4157 :echo getscriptinfo({'sid': 15}).variables
4158<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004159gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
4160 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
4161 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
4162 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
4163 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
4164 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
4165
4166 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4167 tabnr tab page number.
4168 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4169 tabpage-local variables
4170 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
4171
4172 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4173 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
4174
4175gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
4176 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
4177 {tabnr}. |t:var|
4178 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
4179 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4180 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
4181 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
4182 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
4183 string is returned, there is no error message.
4184
4185 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4186 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
4187
4188gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
4189 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
4190 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
4191 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4192 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
4193 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
4194 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
4195 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
4196 window-local option.
4197 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
4198 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
4199 use |getwinvar()|.
4200 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4201 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
4202 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
4203 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
4204 or buffer-local variable.
4205 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
4206 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
4207 Examples: >
4208 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004209 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004210<
4211 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
4212 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
4213
4214< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4215 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
4216
4217gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
4218 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
4219 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4220 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
4221 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
4222
4223 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4224 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
4225 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
4226 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
4227 items List of items in the stack. Each item
4228 is a dictionary containing the
4229 entries described below.
4230 length Number of entries in the stack.
4231
4232 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
4233 entries:
4234 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
4235 from cursor position before the tag jump.
4236 See |getpos()| for the format of the
4237 returned list.
4238 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
4239 multiple matching tags are found for a
4240 name.
4241 tagname name of the tag
4242
4243 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
4244
4245 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4246 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
4247
4248
4249gettext({text}) *gettext()*
4250 Translate String {text} if possible.
4251 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
4252 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
4253 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
4254 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
4255 called.
4256 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
4257 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
4258 strings.
4259
4260
4261getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
4262 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
4263
4264 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
4265 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
4266 exist the result is an empty list.
4267
4268 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
4269 tab pages is returned.
4270
4271 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4272 botline last complete displayed buffer line
4273 bufnr number of buffer in the window
4274 height window height (excluding winbar)
4275 loclist 1 if showing a location list
4276 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4277 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
4278 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4279 terminal 1 if a terminal window
4280 {only with the +terminal feature}
4281 tabnr tab page number
4282 topline first displayed buffer line
4283 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4284 window-local variables
4285 width window width
4286 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
4287 otherwise
4288 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
4289 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
4290 textoff number of columns occupied by any
4291 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
4292 number in front of the text
4293 winid |window-ID|
4294 winnr window number
4295 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
4296 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
4297
4298 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4299 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
4300
4301getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4302 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4303 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4304 [x-pos, y-pos]
4305 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4306 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4307 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4308 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4309 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4310 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4311 do some work in the meantime: >
4312 while 1
4313 let res = getwinpos(1)
4314 if res[0] >= 0
4315 break
4316 endif
4317 " Do some work here
4318 endwhile
4319<
4320
4321 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4322 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4323<
4324 *getwinposx()*
4325getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4326 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4327 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4328 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4329 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4330
4331 *getwinposy()*
4332getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4333 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4334 a timeout of 100 msec).
4335 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4336 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4337
4338getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4339 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4340 Examples: >
4341 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004342 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004343
4344< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4345 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4346<
4347glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4348 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4349 use of special characters.
4350
4351 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4352 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4353 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4354 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4355 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4356
4357 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4358 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4359 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4360 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4361 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4362
4363 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4364
4365 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4366 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4367
4368 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4369 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4370 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4371 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4372
4373 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4374 any external command. Example: >
4375 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4376 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4377< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4378 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4379
4380 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4381 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4382
4383 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4384 GetExpr()->glob()
4385
4386glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4387 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4388 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4389 is a file name. E.g. >
4390 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4391< This is equivalent to: >
4392 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4393< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4394 empty string.
4395 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4396 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4397
4398 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4399 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4400< *globpath()*
4401globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4402 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4403 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4404 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4405<
4406 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4407 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4408 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4409 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4410 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4411 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4412 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4413 error message.
4414
4415 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4416 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4417 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4418 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4419
4420 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4421 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4422 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4423 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4424 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4425 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4426<
4427 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4428
4429 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4430 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4431 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4432 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4433< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4434 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4435
4436 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4437 second argument: >
4438 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4439<
4440 *has()*
4441has({feature} [, {check}])
4442 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4443 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4444 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4445 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4446
4447 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4448 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4449 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4450 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4451 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4452 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4453 current Vim version.
4454
4455 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4456
4457 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4458 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4459 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4460 separate line: >
4461 if has('feature')
4462 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4463 endif
4464< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4465 would not be found.
4466
4467
4468has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4469 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
Bram Moolenaare8008642022-08-19 17:15:35 +01004470 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise.
4471 The {key} argument is a string. In |Vim9| script a number is
4472 also accepted (and converted to a string) but no other types.
4473 In legacy script the usual automatic conversion to string is
4474 done.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004475
4476 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4477 mydict->has_key(key)
4478
4479haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4480 The result is a Number:
4481 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4482 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4483 0 otherwise.
4484
4485 Without arguments use the current window.
4486 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4487 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4488 page.
4489 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4490 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4491 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4492 Examples: >
4493 if haslocaldir() == 1
4494 " window local directory case
4495 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4496 " tab-local directory case
4497 else
4498 " global directory case
4499 endif
4500
4501 " current window
4502 :echo haslocaldir()
4503 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4504 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4505 " window n in current tab page
4506 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4507 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4508 " window n in tab page m
4509 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4510 " tab page m
4511 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4512<
4513 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4514 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4515
4516hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4517 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4518 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4519 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4520 indicated by {mode}.
4521 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4522 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4523 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4524 Command-line mode.
4525 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4526 buffer are checked for a match.
4527 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4528 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4529 n Normal mode
4530 v Visual and Select mode
4531 x Visual mode
4532 s Select mode
4533 o Operator-pending mode
4534 i Insert mode
4535 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4536 c Command-line mode
4537 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4538
4539 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4540 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4541 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4542 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4543 :endif
4544< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4545 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4546
4547 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4548 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4549
4550histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4551 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4552 one of: *hist-names*
4553 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4554 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4555 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4556 "input" or "@" input line history
4557 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4558 empty the current or last used history
4559 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4560 character is sufficient.
4561 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4562 shifted to become the newest entry.
4563 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4564 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4565
4566 Example: >
4567 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4568 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4569< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4570
4571 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4572 second argument: >
4573 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4574
4575histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4576 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4577 for the possible values of {history}.
4578
4579 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4580 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4581 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4582 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4583 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4584 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4585 be removed if it exists.
4586
4587 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4588 is returned.
4589
4590 Examples:
4591 Clear expression register history: >
4592 :call histdel("expr")
4593<
4594 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4595 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4596<
4597 The following three are equivalent: >
4598 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4599 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004600 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004601<
4602 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4603 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4604 :call histdel("search", -1)
4605 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4606<
4607 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4608 GetHistory()->histdel()
4609
4610histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4611 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4612 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4613 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4614 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4615 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4616
4617 Examples:
4618 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004619 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004620
4621< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4622 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4623 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4624<
4625 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4626 GetHistory()->histget()
4627
4628histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4629 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4630 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4631 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4632
4633 Example: >
4634 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4635
4636< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4637 GetHistory()->histnr()
4638<
4639hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4640 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4641 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4642 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4643 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4644 item.
4645 *highlight_exists()*
4646 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4647
4648 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4649 GetName()->hlexists()
4650<
4651hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4652 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4653 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4654 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4655 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4656
4657 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4658 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4659 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4660 resolved highlight group are returned.
4661
4662 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4663 following items:
4664 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4665 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4666 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4667 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4668 ctermbg cterm background color.
4669 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4670 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4671 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4672 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4673 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4674 group link is a default link. See
4675 |highlight-default|.
4676 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4677 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4678 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4679 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4680 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4681 id highlight group ID.
4682 linksto linked highlight group name.
4683 See |:highlight-link|.
4684 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4685 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4686 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4687 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4688
4689 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4690 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4691 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4692 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4693
4694 Example(s): >
4695 :echo hlget()
4696 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4697 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4698<
4699 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4700 GetName()->hlget()
4701<
4702hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4703 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4704 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4705 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4706 supported items in this dictionary.
4707
4708 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4709 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4710
4711 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4712 a link for an existing highlight group
4713 with attributes.
4714
4715 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4716 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4717 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4718 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4719 modified.
4720
4721 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4722 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4723 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4724 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4725
4726 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4727 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4728
4729 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4730
4731 Example(s): >
4732 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4733 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4734 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4735 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4736 :let l = hlget()
4737 :call hlset(l)
4738 " clear the Search highlight group
4739 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4740 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4741 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4742 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4743 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4744 " remove the MyHlg group link
4745 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4746 " clear the attributes and a link
4747 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4748 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4749<
4750 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4751 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4752<
4753 *hlID()*
4754hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4755 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4756 zero is returned.
4757 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4758 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4759 "Comment" group: >
4760 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4761< *highlightID()*
4762 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4763
4764 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4765 GetName()->hlID()
4766
4767hostname() *hostname()*
4768 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4769 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4770 256 characters long are truncated.
4771
4772iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4773 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4774 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4775 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4776 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4777 are replaced with "?".
4778 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4779 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4780 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4781 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4782 can be done.
4783 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4784 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4785 UTF-8 and use: >
4786 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4787< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4788 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4789 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4790
4791 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4792 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4793<
4794 *indent()*
4795indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4796 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4797 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4798 |getline()|.
4799 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4800 error is given.
4801
4802 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4803 GetLnum()->indent()
4804
4805index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004806 Find {expr} in {object} and return its index. See
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004807 |indexof()| for using a lambda to select the item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004808
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004809 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4810 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4811 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4812 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004813 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case matters as indicated by
4814 the {ic} argument.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004815
4816 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4817 value is equal to {expr}.
4818
4819 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4820 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004821
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004822 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4823 case must match.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004824
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004825 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4826 Example: >
4827 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4828 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4829
4830< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4831 GetObject()->index(what)
4832
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004833indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]) *indexof()*
4834 Returns the index of an item in {object} where {expr} is
4835 v:true. {object} must be a |List| or a |Blob|.
4836
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004837 If {object} is a |List|, evaluate {expr} for each item in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004838 List until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4839 this item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004840
4841 If {object} is a |Blob| evaluate {expr} for each byte in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004842 Blob until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4843 this byte.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004844
4845 {expr} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
4846
4847 If {expr} is a |string|: If {object} is a |List|, inside
4848 {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current List item and
4849 |v:val| has the value of the item. If {object} is a |Blob|,
4850 inside {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current byte and
4851 |v:val| has the byte value.
4852
4853 If {expr} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
4854 1. the key or the index of the current item.
4855 2. the value of the current item.
4856 The function must return |TRUE| if the item is found and the
4857 search should stop.
4858
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004859 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004860 following items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004861 startidx start evaluating {expr} at the item with this
4862 index; may be negative for an item relative to
4863 the end
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004864 Returns -1 when {expr} evaluates to v:false for all the items.
4865 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004866 :let l = [#{n: 10}, #{n: 20}, #{n: 30}]
4867 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20")
4868 :echo indexof(l, {i, v -> v.n == 30})
4869 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20", #{startidx: 1})
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004870
4871< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4872 mylist->indexof(expr)
4873
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004874input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4875 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4876 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4877 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4878 in the prompt to start a new line.
4879 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4880 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4881 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4882 for lines typed for input().
4883 Example: >
4884 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4885 : echo "Cheers!"
4886 :endif
4887<
4888 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4889 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4890 Example: >
4891 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4892
4893< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4894 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4895 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4896 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4897 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4898 more information. Example: >
4899 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4900<
4901 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4902 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4903 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4904 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4905 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4906 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4907 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4908 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4909 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4910
4911 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004912 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004913 :function GetFoo()
4914 : call inputsave()
4915 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4916 : call inputrestore()
4917 :endfunction
4918
4919< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4920 GetPrompt()->input()
4921
4922inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4923 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4924 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4925 Example: >
4926 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4927 :if n != ""
4928 : let &sw = n
4929 :endif
4930< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4931 omitted an empty string is returned.
4932 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4933 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4934 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4935
4936 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4937 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4938
4939inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4940 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4941 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4942 enter a number, which is returned.
4943 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4944 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4945 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4946 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4947 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4948 length of {textlist} is returned.
4949 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4950 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4951 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4952 Example: >
4953 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4954 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4955
4956< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4957 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4958
4959inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4960 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4961 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4962 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4963 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4964
4965inputsave() *inputsave()*
4966 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4967 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4968 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4969 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4970 many inputrestore() calls.
4971 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4972
4973inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4974 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4975 two exceptions:
4976 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4977 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4978 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4979 |history| stack.
4980 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4981 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4982 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4983
4984 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4985 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4986
4987insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4988 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4989 of it.
4990
4991 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4992 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4993 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4994 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4995
4996 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4997 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4998 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4999 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
5000< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
5001 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
5002 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
5003
5004 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5005 mylist->insert(item)
5006
5007interrupt() *interrupt()*
5008 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
5009 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
5010 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
5011 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
5012 :function s:check_typoname(file)
5013 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
5014 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
5015 : call interrupt()
5016 : endif
5017 :endfunction
5018 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
5019
5020invert({expr}) *invert()*
5021 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
5022 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
5023 :let bits = invert(bits)
5024< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5025 :let bits = bits->invert()
5026
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005027isabsolutepath({path}) *isabsolutepath()*
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005028 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
5029 absolute path.
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005030 On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005031 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
5032 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
5033 are always absolute.
5034 Example: >
5035 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
5036 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
5037 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
5038 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
5039 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005040<
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5042 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
5043
5044
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005045isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
5046 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
5047 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
5048 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
5049 is any expression, which is used as a String.
5050
5051 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5052 GetName()->isdirectory()
5053
5054isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
5055 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
5056 infinity, otherwise 0. >
5057 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
5058< 1 >
5059 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
5060< -1
5061
5062 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5063 Compute()->isinf()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005064
5065islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
5066 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
5067 name of a locked variable.
5068 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
5069 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
5070 Example: >
5071 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
5072 :lockvar 1 alist
5073 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
5074 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
5075
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00005076< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
5077 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
5078 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
5079 |exists()| to check for existence.
5080 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005081
5082 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5083 GetName()->islocked()
5084
5085isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
5086 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
5087 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
5088< 1
5089
5090 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5091 Compute()->isnan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005092
5093items({dict}) *items()*
5094 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
5095 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
5096 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
5097 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
5098 Example: >
5099 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005100 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005101 endfor
5102
5103< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5104 mydict->items()
5105
5106job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
5107
5108
5109join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
5110 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
5111 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
5112 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
5113 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
5114 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005115 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005116< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
5117 converted into a string like with |string()|.
5118 The opposite function is |split()|.
5119
5120 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5121 mylist->join()
5122
5123js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
5124 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
5125 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
5126 - Strings can be in single quotes.
5127 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
5128 result in v:none items.
5129
5130 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5131 ReadObject()->js_decode()
5132
5133js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
5134 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
5135 - Object key names are not in quotes.
5136 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
5137 commas.
5138 For example, the Vim object:
5139 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
5140 Will be encoded as:
5141 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
5142 While json_encode() would produce:
5143 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
5144 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
5145 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
5146
5147 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5148 GetObject()->js_encode()
5149
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005150json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005151 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
5152 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
5153 JSON and Vim values.
5154 The decoding is permissive:
5155 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
5156 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
5157 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
5158 same as {"1":2}.
5159 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
5160 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
5161 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
5162 are accepted.
5163 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
5164 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
5165 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
5166 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
5167 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
5168 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
5169 character in string) for "\t".
5170 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
5171 and results in v:none.
5172 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
5173 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
5174 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
5175 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
5176 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
5177 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
5178 *E938*
5179 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
5180 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
5181 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
5182
5183 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5184 ReadObject()->json_decode()
5185
5186json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
5187 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
5188 The encoding is specified in:
5189 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005190 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005191 |Number| decimal number
5192 |Float| floating point number
5193 Float nan "NaN"
5194 Float inf "Infinity"
5195 Float -inf "-Infinity"
5196 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
5197 |Funcref| not possible, error
5198 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
5199 used recursively: []
5200 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
5201 used recursively: {}
5202 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
5203 v:false "false"
5204 v:true "true"
5205 v:none "null"
5206 v:null "null"
5207 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
5208 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
5209 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01005210 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
5211 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005212
5213 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5214 GetObject()->json_encode()
5215
5216keys({dict}) *keys()*
5217 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
5218 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
5219
5220 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5221 mydict->keys()
5222
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +01005223keytrans({string}) *keytrans()*
5224 Turn the internal byte representation of keys into a form that
5225 can be used for |:map|. E.g. >
5226 :let xx = "\<C-Home>"
5227 :echo keytrans(xx)
5228< <C-Home>
5229
5230 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5231 "\<C-Home>"->keytrans()
5232
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005233< *len()* *E701*
5234len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
5235 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
5236 used, as with |strlen()|.
5237 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
5238 returned.
5239 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
5240 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
5241 |Dictionary| is returned.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005242 Otherwise an error is given and returns zero.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005243
5244 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5245 mylist->len()
5246
5247< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
5248libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5249 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
5250 with single argument {argument}.
5251 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
5252 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
5253 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
5254 limited.
5255 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
5256 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
5257 to Vim.
5258 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
5259 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
5260 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
5261 null-terminated string.
5262 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
5263
5264 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
5265 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
5266 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
5267 very probably crash.
5268
5269 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
5270 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
5271 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
5272 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
5273 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
5274 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
5275 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
5276 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
5277 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
5278 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
5279
5280 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
5281 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
5282 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
5283 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
5284 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
5285 the DLL is not in the usual places.
5286 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
5287 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
5288 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5289 feature is present}
5290 Examples: >
5291 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
5292
5293< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5294 third argument: >
5295 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
5296<
5297 *libcallnr()*
5298libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5299 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
5300 int instead of a string.
5301 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5302 feature is present}
5303 Examples: >
5304 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
5305 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
5306 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
5307<
5308 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5309 third argument: >
5310 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
5311<
5312
5313line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
5314 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
5315 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005316 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005317 . the cursor position
5318 $ the last line in the current buffer
5319 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
5320 returned)
5321 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
5322 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
5323 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
5324 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
5325 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
5326 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
5327 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
5328 that it's updated right away.
5329 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
5330 then applies to another buffer.
5331 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
5332 |getpos()|.
5333 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
5334 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005335 Returns 0 for invalid values of {expr} and {winid}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005336 Examples: >
5337 line(".") line number of the cursor
5338 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
5339 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005340 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005341<
5342 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
5343 |last-position-jump|.
5344
5345 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5346 GetValue()->line()
5347
5348line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
5349 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
5350 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
5351 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
5352 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
5353 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
5354 below the last line: >
5355 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
5356< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
5357 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
5358 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
5359 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
5360 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
5361
5362 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5363 GetLnum()->line2byte()
5364
5365lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
5366 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
5367 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
5368 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
5369 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01005370 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005371 error is given.
5372
5373 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5374 GetLnum()->lispindent()
5375
5376list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5377 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5378 Examples: >
5379 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5380 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5381< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5382 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5383
5384 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5385
5386 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5387 GetList()->list2blob()
5388
5389list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5390 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5391 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5392 list2str([32]) returns " "
5393 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5394< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5395 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5396< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5397
5398 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5399 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5400 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5401 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5402<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005403 Returns an empty string on error.
5404
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005405 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5406 GetList()->list2str()
5407
5408listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5409 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5410 been made to buffer {buf}.
5411 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5412 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5413 buffer is used.
5414 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5415
5416 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005417 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5418 start first changed line number
5419 end first line number below the change
5420 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005421 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005422 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005423
5424 Example: >
5425 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5426 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5427 endfunc
5428 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5429
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005430< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005431 dictionary with these entries:
5432 lnum the first line number of the change
5433 end the first line below the change
5434 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5435 deleted
5436 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5437 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5438 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5439 character has a value of one.
Bram Moolenaar3c053a12022-10-16 13:11:12 +01005440 When lines are inserted (not when a line is split, e.g. by
5441 typing CR in Insert mode) the values are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005442 lnum line above which the new line is added
5443 end equal to "lnum"
5444 added number of lines inserted
5445 col 1
5446 When lines are deleted the values are:
5447 lnum the first deleted line
5448 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5449 the deletion was done
5450 added negative, number of lines deleted
5451 col 1
5452 When lines are changed:
5453 lnum the first changed line
5454 end the line below the last changed line
5455 added 0
5456 col first column with a change or 1
5457
5458 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5459 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5460 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5461 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5462
5463 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5464 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5465 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5466 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5467
5468 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5469 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5470 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5471
5472 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5473 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5474 of a buffer.
5475 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5476 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5477
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005478 Returns zero if {callback} or {buf} is invalid.
5479
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005480 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5481 second argument: >
5482 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5483
5484listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5485 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5486 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5487
5488 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5489 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5490 buffer is used.
5491
5492 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5493 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5494
5495listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5496 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5497 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5498 removed.
5499
5500 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5501 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5502
5503localtime() *localtime()*
5504 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5505 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5506
5507
5508log({expr}) *log()*
5509 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5510 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5511 (0, inf].
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005512 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005513 Examples: >
5514 :echo log(10)
5515< 2.302585 >
5516 :echo log(exp(5))
5517< 5.0
5518
5519 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5520 Compute()->log()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005521
5522
5523log10({expr}) *log10()*
5524 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5525 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005526 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005527 Examples: >
5528 :echo log10(1000)
5529< 3.0 >
5530 :echo log10(0.01)
5531< -2.0
5532
5533 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5534 Compute()->log10()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005535
5536luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5537 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5538 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5539 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5540 Strings are returned as they are.
5541 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
Bram Moolenaar73e28dc2022-09-17 21:08:33 +01005542 Numbers are converted to |Float| values.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005543 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5544 as-is.
5545 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5546 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5547 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5548 to {expr}.
5549
5550 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5551 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5552
5553< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5554
5555map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5556 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005557 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005558 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5559 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5560 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5561 characters, is replaced.
5562 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5563 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5564 Vim9 script.
5565
5566 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5567
5568 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5569 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5570 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5571 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5572 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5573 current character.
5574 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005575 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005576< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5577
5578 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5579 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5580 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5581 still have to double ' quotes
5582
5583 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5584 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5585 2. the value of the current item.
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00005586 With a legacy script lambda you don't get an error if it only
5587 accepts one argument, but with a Vim9 lambda you get "E1106:
5588 One argument too many", the number of arguments must match.
5589
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005590 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5591 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5592 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005593 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005594 endfunc
5595 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5596< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005597 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005598< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005599 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005600< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005601 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005602<
5603 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5604 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005605 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005606
5607< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5608 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5609 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5610 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5611 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5612 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5613
5614 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5615 mylist->map(expr2)
5616
5617
5618maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5619 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5620 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5621 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005622 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5623 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005624
5625 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005626 returned if {dict} is FALSE, otherwise returns an empty Dict.
5627 When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>" is
5628 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005629
5630 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5631 command.
5632
5633 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5634 "n" Normal
5635 "v" Visual (including Select)
5636 "o" Operator-pending
5637 "i" Insert
5638 "c" Cmd-line
5639 "s" Select
5640 "x" Visual
5641 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5642 "t" Terminal-Job
5643 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5644 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5645
5646 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5647 instead of mappings.
5648
5649 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5650 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005651 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005652 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5653 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5654 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5655 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5656 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5657 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5658 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5659 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5660 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5661 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5662 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5663 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5664 characters will be used:
5665 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5666 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5667 (|mapmode-ic|)
5668 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5669 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005670 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005671 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005672 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5673 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5674 (|:map-<nowait>|).
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01005675 "abbr" True if this is an abbreviation |abbreviations|.
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005676 "mode_bits" Vim's internal binary representation of "mode".
5677 |mapset()| ignores this; only "mode" is used.
5678 See |maplist()| for usage examples. The values
5679 are from src/vim.h and may change in the future.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005680
5681 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5682 |mapset()|.
5683
5684 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5685 then the global mappings.
5686 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5687 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005688 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005689
5690< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5691 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5692
5693mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5694 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5695 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5696 {name}.
5697 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5698 instead of mappings.
5699 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5700 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5701
5702 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5703 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5704 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5705 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5706 mapcheck("b") no no no
5707
5708 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5709 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5710 mapping for {name} exactly.
5711 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5712 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5713 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5714 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5715 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5716 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5717 then the global mappings.
5718 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5719 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5720 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5721 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5722 :endif
5723< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5724 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5725
5726 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5727 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5728
5729
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005730maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5731 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5732 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5733 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5734 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5735
5736 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5737 vim9script
5738 echo maplist()->filter(
5739 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005740< It can be tricky to find mappings for particular |:map-modes|.
5741 |mapping-dict|'s "mode_bits" can simplify this. For example,
5742 the mode_bits for Normal, Insert or Command-line modes are
5743 0x19. To find all the mappings available in those modes you
5744 can do: >
5745 vim9script
5746 var saved_maps = []
5747 for m in maplist()
5748 if and(m.mode_bits, 0x19) != 0
5749 saved_maps->add(m)
5750 endif
5751 endfor
5752 echo saved_maps->mapnew((_, m) => m.lhs)
5753< The values of the mode_bits are defined in Vim's src/vim.h
5754 file and they can be discovered at runtime using
5755 |:map-commands| and "maplist()". Example: >
5756 vim9script
5757 omap xyzzy <Nop>
5758 var op_bit = maplist()->filter(
5759 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'xyzzy')[0].mode_bits
5760 ounmap xyzzy
5761 echo printf("Operator-pending mode bit: 0x%x", op_bit)
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005762
5763
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005764mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5765 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5766 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5767 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5768 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5769
5770
5771mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005772mapset({dict})
5773 Restore a mapping from a dictionary, possibly returned by
5774 |maparg()| or |maplist()|. A buffer mapping, when dict.buffer
5775 is true, is set on the current buffer; it is up to the caller
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005776 to ensure that the intended buffer is the current buffer. This
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005777 feature allows copying mappings from one buffer to another.
5778 The dict.mode value may restore a single mapping that covers
5779 more than one mode, like with mode values of '!', ' ', 'nox',
5780 or 'v'. *E1276*
5781
5782 In the first form, {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as
5783 for the call to |maparg()|. *E460*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005784 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5785 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5786 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5787 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5788 nnoremap K somethingelse
5789 ...
5790 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5791< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005792 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save/restore the mapping for
5793 all of them, when they might differ.
5794
5795 In the second form, with {dict} as the only argument, mode
5796 and abbr are taken from the dict.
5797 Example: >
5798 vim9script
5799 var save_maps = maplist()->filter(
5800 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'K')
5801 nnoremap K somethingelse
5802 cnoremap K somethingelse2
5803 # ...
5804 unmap K
5805 for d in save_maps
5806 mapset(d)
5807 endfor
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005808
5809
5810match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5811 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5812 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5813 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5814
5815 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5816 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5817 {pat} matches.
5818
5819 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5820 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5821
5822 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5823 Example: >
5824 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5825 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5826< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5827 *strpbrk()*
5828 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5829 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5830< *strcasestr()*
5831 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5832 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5833 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5834<
5835 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5836 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5837 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5838 first character/item. Example: >
5839 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5840< result is again "4". >
5841 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5842< result is again "4". >
5843 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5844< result is "3".
5845 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5846 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5847 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5848 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5849 backwards compatible).
5850 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5851 the index is counted from the end.
5852 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5853 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5854
5855 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5856 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5857 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5858 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5859< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5860 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5861 see above.
5862
5863 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5864 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5865 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5866 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5867 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5868 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5869 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5870 further down in the text.
5871
5872 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5873 GetText()->match('word')
5874 GetList()->match('word')
5875<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005876 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005877matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5878 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5879 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5880 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5881 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5882 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5883 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5884 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5885 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5886 concealed.
5887
5888 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5889 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5890 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5891 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5892 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5893 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5894 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5895 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5896 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5897 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5898
5899 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5900 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5901 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5902 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5903 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01005904 respectively. 3 is reserved for use by the |matchparen|
5905 plugin.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01005906 If the {id} argument is not specified or -1, |matchadd()|
Bram Moolenaar9f573a82022-09-29 13:50:08 +01005907 automatically chooses a free ID, which is at least 1000.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005908
5909 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5910 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5911 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5912 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5913
5914 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5915 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5916 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5917 window Instead of the current window use the
5918 window with this number or window ID.
5919
5920 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5921 the |:match| commands.
5922
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005923 Returns -1 on error.
5924
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005925 Example: >
5926 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5927 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5928< Deletion of the pattern: >
5929 :call matchdelete(m)
5930
5931< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5932 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5933 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5934
5935 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5936 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5937<
5938 *matchaddpos()*
5939matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5940 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5941 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5942 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5943 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5944 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5945 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5946
5947 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5948 these:
5949 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5950 line has number 1.
5951 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5952 number will be highlighted.
5953 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5954 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5955 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5956 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5957 be highlighted.
5958 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5959 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5960
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005961 Returns -1 on error.
5962
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005963 Example: >
5964 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5965 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5966< Deletion of the pattern: >
5967 :call matchdelete(m)
5968
5969< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5970 |getmatches()|.
5971
5972 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5973 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5974
5975matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5976 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5977 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5978 Return a |List| with two elements:
5979 The name of the highlight group used
5980 The pattern used.
5981 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5982 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5983 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5984 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5985 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5986
5987 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5988 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5989
5990matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5991 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5992 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5993 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5994 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5995 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5996 window ID instead of the current window.
5997
5998 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5999 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
6000
6001matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
6002 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
6003 after the match. Example: >
6004 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
6005< results in "7".
6006 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
6007 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
6008 do it with matchend(): >
6009 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
6010 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
6011< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
6012
6013 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6014 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
6015< results in "7". >
6016 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
6017< result is "-1".
6018 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
6019
6020 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6021 GetText()->matchend('word')
6022
6023
6024matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
6025 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
6026 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
6027 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
6028
6029 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
6030 items:
zeertzjq9af2bc02022-05-11 14:15:37 +01006031 matchseq When this item is present return only matches
6032 that contain the characters in {str} in the
6033 given sequence.
Kazuyuki Miyagi47f1a552022-06-17 18:30:03 +01006034 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
6035 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006036
6037 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
6038 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006039 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006040 {str}. The value of this item should be a
6041 string.
6042 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
6043 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
6044 This should accept a dictionary item as the
6045 argument and return the text for that item to
6046 use for fuzzy matching.
6047
6048 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
6049 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
6050 is 256.
6051
6052 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
6053 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
6054
6055 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
6056 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
6057 256, then returns an empty list.
6058
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006059 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
6060 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
6061
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00006062 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006063 matching strings.
6064
6065 Example: >
6066 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
6067< results in ["clay"]. >
6068 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
6069< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6070 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
6071< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6072 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6073 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
6074 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
6075< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6076 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
6077 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
6078< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
6079 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
6080< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
6081 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
6082< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
6083 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
6084 \ {'matchseq': 1})
6085< results in ['two one'].
6086
6087matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
6088 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
6089 strings, the list of character positions where characters
6090 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
6091 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
6092 position.
6093
6094 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
6095 positions for the best match is returned.
6096
6097 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
6098 list with three empty list items is returned.
6099
6100 Example: >
6101 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
6102< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
6103 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
6104< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
6105 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
6106< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
6107
6108matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
6109 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
6110 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
6111 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
6112 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
6113 empty string is used. Example: >
6114 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
6115< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
6116 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
6117
6118 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
6119
6120 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6121 GetText()->matchlist('word')
6122
6123matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
6124 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
6125 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
6126< results in "ing".
6127 When there is no match "" is returned.
6128 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6129 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
6130< results in "ing". >
6131 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
6132< result is "".
6133 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
6134 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6135
6136 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6137 GetText()->matchstr('word')
6138
6139matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
6140 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
6141 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
6142 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
6143< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
6144 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
6145 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6146 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
6147< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
6148 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
6149< result is ["", -1, -1].
6150 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
6151 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
6152 end position of the match are returned. >
6153 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
6154< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
6155 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6156
6157 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6158 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
6159<
6160
6161 *max()*
6162max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6163 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
6164
6165< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6166 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
6167 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6168 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6169 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6170
6171 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6172 mylist->max()
6173
6174
6175menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
6176 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
6177 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
6178 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
6179 menu names are returned.
6180
6181 {mode} can be one of these strings:
6182 "n" Normal
6183 "v" Visual (including Select)
6184 "o" Operator-pending
6185 "i" Insert
6186 "c" Cmd-line
6187 "s" Select
6188 "x" Visual
6189 "t" Terminal-Job
6190 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6191 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
6192 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
6193
6194 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
6195 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
6196 display display name (name without '&')
6197 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
6198 Refer to |:menu-enable|
6199 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
6200 |toolbar-icon|
6201 iconidx index of a built-in icon
6202 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
6203 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
6204 characters will be used:
6205 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6206 name menu item name.
6207 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
6208 remappable else v:false.
6209 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
6210 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
6211 string has special characters translated like
6212 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
6213 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
6214 "<Nop>" is returned.
6215 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
6216 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
6217 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
6218 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
6219 silent v:true if the menu item is created
6220 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
6221 submenus |List| containing the names of
6222 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
6223 item has submenus.
6224
6225 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
6226
6227 Examples: >
6228 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
6229 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
6230
6231 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
6232 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
6233 let m = menu_info(a:name)
6234 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
6235 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
6236 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
6237 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
6238 endfor
6239 endfunc
6240 new
6241 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
6242 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
6243 endfor
6244<
6245 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6246 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
6247
6248
6249< *min()*
6250min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6251 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
6252
6253< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6254 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
6255 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6256 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6257 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6258
6259 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6260 mylist->min()
6261
6262< *mkdir()* *E739*
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006263mkdir({name} [, {flags} [, {prot}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006264 Create directory {name}.
6265
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006266 When {flags} is present it must be a string. An empty string
6267 has no effect.
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006268
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006269 If {flags} contains "p" then intermediate directories are
6270 created as necessary.
6271
6272 If {flags} contains "D" then {name} is deleted at the end of
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006273 the current function, as with: >
6274 defer delete({name}, 'd')
6275<
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006276 If {flags} contains "R" then {name} is deleted recursively at
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006277 the end of the current function, as with: >
6278 defer delete({name}, 'rf')
6279< Note that when {name} has more than one part and "p" is used
6280 some directories may already exist. Only the first one that
6281 is created and what it contains is scheduled to be deleted.
6282 E.g. when using: >
6283 call mkdir('subdir/tmp/autoload', 'pR')
6284< and "subdir" already exists then "subdir/tmp" will be
6285 scheduled for deletion, like with: >
6286 defer delete('subdir/tmp', 'rf')
6287< Note that if scheduling the defer fails the directory is not
6288 deleted. This should only happen when out of memory.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006289
6290 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
6291 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
6292 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
6293 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
6294 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
6295 created with 0o755.
6296 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006297 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006298
6299< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6300
6301 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
6302 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
6303 "p" option the call will fail.
6304
6305 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
6306 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
6307 failed.
6308
6309 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
6310 :if exists("*mkdir")
6311
6312< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6313 GetName()->mkdir()
6314<
6315 *mode()*
6316mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
6317 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
6318 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
6319 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
6320 Also see |state()|.
6321
6322 n Normal
6323 no Operator-pending
6324 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
6325 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
6326 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
6327 CTRL-V is one character
6328 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
6329 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
6330 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
6331 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
6332 v Visual by character
6333 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6334 V Visual by line
6335 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6336 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
6337 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6338 s Select by character
6339 S Select by line
6340 CTRL-S Select blockwise
6341 i Insert
6342 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
6343 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6344 R Replace |R|
6345 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6346 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6347 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
6348 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6349 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6350 c Command-line editing
6351 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
6352 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
6353 r Hit-enter prompt
6354 rm The -- more -- prompt
6355 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
6356 ! Shell or external command is executing
6357 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
6358
6359 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
6360 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
6361 "c" or "n".
6362 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
6363 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
6364 the leading character(s).
6365 Also see |visualmode()|.
6366
6367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6368 DoFull()->mode()
6369
6370mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
6371 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
6372 converted to Vim data structures.
6373 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
6374 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
6375 returned as Vim |Lists|.
6376 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
6377 converted to strings.
6378 All other types are converted to string with display function.
6379 Examples: >
6380 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
6381 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
6382 :echo mzeval("l")
6383 :echo mzeval("h")
6384<
6385 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6386 to {expr}.
6387
6388 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6389 GetExpr()->mzeval()
6390<
6391 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
6392
6393nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
6394 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
6395 that is not blank. Example: >
6396 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
6397< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6398 below it, zero is returned.
6399 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6400 See also |prevnonblank()|.
6401
6402 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6403 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
6404
6405nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
6406 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
6407 value {expr}. Examples: >
6408 nr2char(64) returns "@"
6409 nr2char(32) returns " "
6410< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
6411 Example for "utf-8": >
6412 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
6413< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
6414 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
6415 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
6416 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
6417 string, thus results in an empty string.
6418 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
6419 let list = [65, 66, 67]
6420 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
6421< Result: "ABC"
6422
6423 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6424 GetNumber()->nr2char()
6425
6426or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
6427 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
6428 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006429 Also see `and()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006430 Example: >
6431 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
6432< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6433 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
6434
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006435< Rationale: The reason this is a function and not using the "|"
6436 character like many languages, is that Vi has always used "|"
6437 to separate commands. In many places it would not be clear if
6438 "|" is an operator or a command separator.
6439
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006440
6441pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
6442 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
6443 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
6444 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
6445 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
6446 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
6447 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
6448< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
6449>
6450 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
6451< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
6452 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006453 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006454
6455 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6456 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6457
6458perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
6459 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
6460 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
6461 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
6462 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
6463 reference to it.
6464 Example: >
6465 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6466< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6467
6468 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6469 to {expr}.
6470
6471 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6472 GetExpr()->perleval()
6473
6474< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6475
6476
6477popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6478
6479
6480pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6481 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6482 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006483 Returns 0.0 if {x} or {y} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006484 Examples: >
6485 :echo pow(3, 3)
6486< 27.0 >
6487 :echo pow(2, 16)
6488< 65536.0 >
6489 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6490< 2.0
6491
6492 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6493 Compute()->pow(3)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006494
6495prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6496 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6497 that is not blank. Example: >
6498 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6499< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6500 above it, zero is returned.
6501 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6502 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6503
6504 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6505 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6506
6507printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6508 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6509 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6510 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6511< May result in:
6512 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6513
6514 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6515 argument: >
6516 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006517<
6518 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006519
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006520 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006521 %s string
6522 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6523 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6524 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6525 %c single byte
6526 %d decimal number
6527 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6528 %x hex number
6529 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6530 %X hex number using upper case letters
6531 %o octal number
6532 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6533 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6534 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6535 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6536 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6537 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6538 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6539 %% the % character itself
6540
6541 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6542 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6543 the result.
6544
6545 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6546 arguments appear in sequence:
6547
6548 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6549
6550 flags
6551 Zero or more of the following flags:
6552
6553 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6554 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6555 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6556 of the number is increased to force the first
6557 character of the output string to a zero (except
6558 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6559 precision of zero).
6560 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6561 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6562 prepended to it.
6563 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6564 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6565 prepended to it.
6566
6567 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6568 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6569 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6570 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6571 flag is ignored.
6572
6573 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6574 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6575 The converted value is padded on the right with
6576 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6577 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6578
6579 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6580 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6581
6582 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6583 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6584 a space if both are used.
6585
6586 field-width
6587 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6588 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6589 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6590 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6591 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6592 conversion the count is in cells.
6593
6594 .precision
6595 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6596 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6597 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6598 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6599 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6600 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6601 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6602 string for S conversions.
6603 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6604 the decimal point.
6605
6606 type
6607 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6608 be applied, see below.
6609
6610 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6611 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6612 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6613 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6614 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6615 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6616 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6617< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6618 "width" bytes.
6619
6620 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6621
6622 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6623 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6624 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6625 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6626 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6627 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6628 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6629 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6630 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6631 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6632 zeros.
6633 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6634 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6635 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6636 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6637 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6638 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6639 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6640 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6641 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6642
6643 i alias for d
6644 D alias for ld
6645 U alias for lu
6646 O alias for lo
6647
6648 *printf-c*
6649 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6650 resulting character is written.
6651
6652 *printf-s*
6653 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6654 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6655 specified are used.
6656 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6657 automatically converted to text with the same format
6658 as ":echo".
6659 *printf-S*
6660 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6661 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6662 number specified are used.
6663
6664 *printf-f* *E807*
6665 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6666 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6667 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6668 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6669 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6670 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6671 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6672 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6673 Example: >
6674 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6675< 12.12
6676 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6677 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6678
6679 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6680 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6681 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6682 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6683 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6684
6685 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6686 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6687 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6688 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6689 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6690 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6691 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6692 results in 1.0e7.
6693
6694 *printf-%*
6695 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6696 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6697
6698 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6699 accepted and automatically converted.
6700 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6701 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6702 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6703
6704 *E766* *E767*
6705 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6706 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6707 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6708
6709
6710prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6711 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6712 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6713
6714 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6715 string is returned.
6716
6717 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6718 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6719
6720< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6721
6722
6723prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6724 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6725 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6726 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6727
6728 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6729 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6730 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6731 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6732 line.
6733 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6734 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6735 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6736 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6737 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6738 if the user only typed Enter.
6739 Example: >
6740 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6741 func s:TextEntered(text)
6742 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6743 stopinsert
6744 close
6745 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006746 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006747 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6748 set nomodified
6749 endif
6750 endfunc
6751
6752< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6753 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6754
6755< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6756
6757prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6758 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6759 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6760 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6761
6762 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6763 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6764 as in any buffer.
6765
6766 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6767 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6768
6769< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6770
6771prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6772 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6773 {text} to end in a space.
6774 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6775 "prompt". Example: >
6776 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6777<
6778 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6779 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6780
6781< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6782
6783prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6784
6785pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6786 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6787 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6788 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6789 height nr of items visible
6790 width screen cells
6791 row top screen row (0 first row)
6792 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6793 size total nr of items
6794 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6795
6796 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6797 |CompleteChanged|.
6798
6799pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6800 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6801 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6802 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6803 popup menu.
6804
6805py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6806 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6807 converted to Vim data structures.
6808 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6809 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6810 'encoding').
6811 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6812 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6813 keys converted to strings.
6814 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6815 to {expr}.
6816
6817 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6818 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6819
6820< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6821
6822 *E858* *E859*
6823pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6824 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6825 converted to Vim data structures.
6826 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6827 copied though).
6828 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6829 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6830 non-string keys result in error.
6831 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6832 to {expr}.
6833
6834 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6835 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6836
6837< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6838
6839pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6840 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6841 converted to Vim data structures.
6842 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6843 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6844
6845 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6846 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6847
6848< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6849 |+python3| feature}
6850
6851rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6852 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6853 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6854 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6855 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6856 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6857 and updated.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006858 Returns -1 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006859
6860 Examples: >
6861 :echo rand()
6862 :let seed = srand()
6863 :echo rand(seed)
6864 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6865<
6866
6867 *E726* *E727*
6868range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6869 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6870 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6871 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6872 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6873 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6874 producing a value past {max}).
6875 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6876 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6877 start this is an error.
6878 Examples: >
6879 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6880 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6881 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6882 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6883 range(0) " []
6884 range(2, 0) " error!
6885<
6886 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6887 GetExpr()->range()
6888<
6889
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01006890readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]]) *readblob()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006891 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01006892 If {offset} is specified, read the file from the specified
6893 offset. If it is a negative value, it is used as an offset
6894 from the end of the file. E.g., to read the last 12 bytes: >
6895 readblob('file.bin', -12)
6896< If {size} is specified, only the specified size will be read.
6897 E.g. to read the first 100 bytes of a file: >
6898 readblob('file.bin', 0, 100)
6899< If {size} is -1 or omitted, the whole data starting from
6900 {offset} will be read.
K.Takata43625762022-10-20 13:28:51 +01006901 This can be also used to read the data from a character device
6902 on Unix when {size} is explicitly set. Only if the device
6903 supports seeking {offset} can be used. Otherwise it should be
6904 zero. E.g. to read 10 bytes from a serial console: >
6905 readblob('/dev/ttyS0', 0, 10)
6906< When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006907 the result is an empty |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar5b2a3d72022-10-21 11:25:30 +01006908 When the offset is beyond the end of the file the result is an
6909 empty blob.
6910 When trying to read more bytes than are available the result
6911 is truncated.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006912 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6913
6914
6915readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6916 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6917 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6918 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6919 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6920 argument below for changing the sort order.
6921
6922 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6923 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6924 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6925 be handled.
6926 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6927 added to the list.
6928 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6929 to the list.
6930 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6931 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6932 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6933 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6934 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6935< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6936 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006937< *E857*
6938 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006939 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6940 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6941
6942 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6943 Valid values are:
6944 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6945 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6946 each character, technically, using
6947 strcmp()) (default)
6948 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6949 using strcasecmp())
6950 "collate" sort using the collation order
6951 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6952 (technically using strcoll())
6953 Other values are silently ignored.
6954
6955 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6956 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6957 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6958< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6959 function! s:tree(dir)
6960 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6961 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006962 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006963 endfunction
6964 echo s:tree(".")
6965<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006966 Returns an empty List on error.
6967
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006968 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6969 GetDirName()->readdir()
6970<
6971readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6972 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6973 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6974 information in {directory}.
6975 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6976 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6977 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6978 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6979 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6980 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6981 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6982 argument, see |readdir()|.
6983
6984 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6985 following items:
6986 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6987 name Name of the entry.
6988 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6989 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6990 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6991 type Type of the entry.
6992 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6993 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6994 Other symlink "link"
6995 On MS-Windows:
6996 Normal file "file"
6997 Directory "dir"
6998 Junction "junction"
6999 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
7000 Other symlink "link"
7001 Other reparse point "reparse"
7002 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
7003 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
7004 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
7005 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
7006 itself because of performance reasons.
7007
7008 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
7009 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
7010 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
7011 be handled.
7012 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
7013 added to the list.
7014 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
7015 to the list.
7016 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
7017 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
7018 of the entry.
7019 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
7020 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
7021 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
7022<
7023 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
7024 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
7025 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007026<
7027 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7028 GetDirName()->readdirex()
7029<
7030
7031 *readfile()*
7032readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
7033 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
7034 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
7035 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
7036 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
7037 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
7038 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
7039 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
7040 added.
7041 - No CR characters are removed.
7042 Otherwise:
7043 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
7044 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
7045 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
7046 removed from the text.
7047 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
7048 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
7049 lines of a file: >
7050 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
7051 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
7052 :endfor
7053< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
7054 are returned, or as many as there are.
7055 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
7056 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
7057 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
7058 file into a buffer if you need to.
7059 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
7060 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
7061 unmodified.
7062 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
7063 the result is an empty list.
7064 Also see |writefile()|.
7065
7066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7067 GetFileName()->readfile()
7068
7069reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
7070 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
7071 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
7072 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007073 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007074
7075 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
7076 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
7077 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
7078 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
7079
7080 Examples: >
7081 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
7082 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
7083 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
7084 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
7085<
7086 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7087 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
7088
7089
7090reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
7091 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
7092 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
7093 See |@|.
7094
7095reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
7096 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
7097 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
7098
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007099reltime()
7100reltime({start})
7101reltime({start}, {end}) *reltime()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007102 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
7103 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
7104 list<any> can be used.
7105 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007106 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float. For
7107 example, to see the time spent in function Work(): >
7108 var startTime = reltime()
7109 Work()
7110 echo startTime->reltime()->reltimestr()
7111<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007112 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time (the
Bram Moolenaareb490412022-06-28 13:44:46 +01007113 representation is system-dependent, it can not be used as the
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007114 wall-clock time, see |localtime()| for that).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007115 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
7116 specified in the argument.
7117 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
7118 and {end}.
7119
7120 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007121 reltime(). If there is an error an empty List is returned in
7122 legacy script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007123
7124 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7125 GetStart()->reltime()
7126<
7127 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7128
7129reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
7130 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
7131 Example: >
7132 let start = reltime()
7133 call MyFunction()
7134 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
7135< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
7136 Also see |profiling|.
7137 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
7138 script an error is given.
7139
7140 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7141 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
7142
7143< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7144
7145reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
7146 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
7147 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
7148 microseconds. Example: >
7149 let start = reltime()
7150 call MyFunction()
7151 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
7152< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
7153 The accuracy depends on the system.
7154 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
7155 can use split() to remove it. >
7156 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
7157< Also see |profiling|.
7158 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
7159 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
7160
7161 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7162 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
7163
7164< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7165
7166 *remote_expr()* *E449*
7167remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007168 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7169 string, also see |{server}|.
7170
7171 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
7172 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
7173 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
7174 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
7175 "\n").
7176
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007177 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
7178 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
7179 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007180
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007181 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
7182 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007183
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007184 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7185 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7186 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7187 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
7188 and the result will be the empty string.
7189
7190 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
7191 independent of a function currently being active. Except
7192 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
7193 arguments can be evaluated.
7194
7195 Examples: >
7196 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
7197 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
7198<
7199 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7200 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
7201
7202remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
7203 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007204 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007205 This works like: >
7206 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
7207< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
7208 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
7209 to bring itself to the foreground.
7210 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
7211 like foreground() does.
7212 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7213
7214 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7215 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
7216
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01007217< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007218 Win32 console version}
7219
7220
7221remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
7222 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
7223 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
7224 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
7225 name of a variable.
7226 Returns zero if none are available.
7227 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
7228 See also |clientserver|.
7229 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7230 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7231 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007232 :let repl = ""
7233 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007234
7235< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7236 ServerId()->remote_peek()
7237
7238remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
7239 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
7240 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007241 reply is available. Returns an empty string, if a reply is
7242 not available or on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007243 See also |clientserver|.
7244 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7245 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7246 Example: >
7247 :echo remote_read(id)
7248
7249< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7250 ServerId()->remote_read()
7251<
7252 *remote_send()* *E241*
7253remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007254 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7255 string, also see |{server}|.
7256
7257 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
7258 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
7259 |:map|.
7260
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007261 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
7262 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
7263 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007264
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007265 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7266 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7267 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7268
7269 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
7270 up the display.
7271 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007272 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007273 \ remote_read(serverid)
7274
7275 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
7276 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007277 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007278 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
7279<
7280 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7281 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
7282<
7283 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
7284remote_startserver({name})
7285 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
7286 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
7287
7288 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7289 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
7290
7291< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7292
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007293remove({list}, {idx})
7294remove({list}, {idx}, {end}) *remove()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007295 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
7296 return the item.
7297 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7298 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
7299 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
7300 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
7301 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007302 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007303 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007304 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007305 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7306<
7307 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
7308
7309 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7310 mylist->remove(idx)
7311
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007312remove({blob}, {idx})
7313remove({blob}, {idx}, {end})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007314 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
7315 return the byte.
7316 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7317 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
7318 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
7319 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007320 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007321 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007322 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007323 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7324
7325remove({dict}, {key})
7326 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
7327 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007328 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007329< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007330 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007331
7332rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
7333 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
7334 should also work to move files across file systems. The
7335 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
7336 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
7337 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
7338 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7339
7340 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7341 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
7342
7343repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
7344 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
7345 result. Example: >
7346 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
7347< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +01007348 When {expr} is a |List| or a |Blob| the result is {expr}
7349 concatenated {count} times. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007350 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
7351< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
7352
7353 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7354 mylist->repeat(count)
7355
7356resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
7357 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
7358 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
7359 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
7360 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
7361 removed, return {filename}.
7362 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
7363 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
7364 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
7365 stopped after 100 iterations.
7366 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
7367 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
7368 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
7369 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
7370 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
7371
7372 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7373 GetName()->resolve()
7374
7375reverse({object}) *reverse()*
7376 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
7377 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
7378 Returns {object}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007379 Returns zero if {object} is not a List or a Blob.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007380 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
7381 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
7382< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7383 mylist->reverse()
7384
7385round({expr}) *round()*
7386 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
7387 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
7388 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
7389 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007390 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007391 Examples: >
7392 echo round(0.456)
7393< 0.0 >
7394 echo round(4.5)
7395< 5.0 >
7396 echo round(-4.5)
7397< -5.0
7398
7399 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7400 Compute()->round()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007401
7402rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
7403 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
7404 converted to Vim data structures.
7405 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
7406 are copied though).
7407 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
7408 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
7409 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
7410 "Object#to_s" method.
7411 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7412 to {expr}.
7413
7414 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7415 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
7416
7417< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
7418
7419screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
7420 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
7421 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
7422 attribute at other positions.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007423 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007424
7425 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7426 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
7427
7428screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
7429 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
7430 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
7431 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
7432 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
7433 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
7434 encodings it may only be the first byte.
7435 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7436 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
7437
7438 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7439 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
7440
7441screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
7442 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
7443 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
7444 composing characters on top of the base character.
7445 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7446 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
7447
7448 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7449 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
7450
7451screencol() *screencol()*
7452 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
7453 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
7454 This function is mainly used for testing.
7455
7456 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
7457 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
7458 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
7459 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
7460 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007461 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007462 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
7463 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
7464<
7465screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
7466 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
7467 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
7468 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
7469 The Dict has these members:
7470 row screen row
7471 col first screen column
7472 endcol last screen column
7473 curscol cursor screen column
7474 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
7475 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
7476 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
7477 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
7478 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
7479 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
7480 width character it would be the same as "col".
7481 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
7482 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
7483 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
7484 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007485 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
7486 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007487 Returns an empty Dict if {winid} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007488
7489 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7490 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
7491
7492screenrow() *screenrow()*
7493 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
7494 cursor. The top line has number one.
7495 This function is mainly used for testing.
7496 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
7497
7498 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7499
7500screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7501 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7502 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7503 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7504 characters.
7505 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7506 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7507
7508 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7509 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7510<
7511 *search()*
7512search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7513 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7514 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7515
7516 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7517 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7518 move. No error message is given.
7519
7520 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7521 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7522 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7523 'e' move to the End of the match
7524 'n' do Not move the cursor
7525 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7526 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7527 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7528 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7529 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7530 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7531
7532 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7533 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7534 flag.
7535
7536 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7537
7538 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7539 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7540 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7541 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01007542 search starts one column after the start of the match. This
7543 matters for overlapping matches. See |cpo-c|. You can also
7544 insert "\ze" to change where the match ends, see |/\ze|.
7545
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007546 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7547 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7548 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7549 file).
7550
7551 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7552 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7553 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7554 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7555 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7556< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7557 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7558 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01007559 *E1285* *E1286* *E1287* *E1288* *E1289*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007560 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7561 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7562 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7563 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7564 giving the argument.
7565 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7566
7567 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7568 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7569 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7570 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7571 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7572 function reference or a lambda.
7573 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7574 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7575 and -1 returned.
7576 *search()-sub-match*
7577 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7578 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7579 whole pattern did match.
7580 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7581
7582 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7583 flag is used.
7584
7585 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7586 :let n = 1
7587 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007588 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007589 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7590 : " first search to find match at start of file
7591 : normal G$
7592 : let flags = "w"
7593 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7594 : s/foo/bar/g
7595 : let flags = "W"
7596 : endwhile
7597 : update " write the file if modified
7598 : let n = n + 1
7599 :endwhile
7600<
7601 Example for using some flags: >
7602 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7603< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7604 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7605 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7606 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7607 line:
7608 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7609 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7610 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7611 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7612 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7613
7614 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7615 GetPattern()->search()
7616
7617searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7618 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7619 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7620 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7621
7622 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7623 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7624
7625 key type meaning ~
7626 current |Number| current position of match;
7627 0 if the cursor position is
7628 before the first match
7629 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7630 "pos", otherwise 0
7631 total |Number| total count of matches found
7632 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7633 1: recomputing was timed out
7634 2: max count exceeded
7635
7636 For {options} see further down.
7637
7638 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7639 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7640 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7641 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7642 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7643
7644 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7645 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7646
7647 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7648 " to 1)
7649 let result = searchcount()
7650<
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01007651 The function is useful to add the count to 'statusline': >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007652 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7653 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7654 if empty(result)
7655 return ''
7656 endif
7657 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7658 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7659 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7660 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7661 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7662 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7663 \ result.current, result.total)
7664 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7665 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7666 \ result.current, result.total)
7667 endif
7668 endif
7669 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7670 \ result.current, result.total)
7671 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007672 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007673
7674 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7675 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007676 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007677 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7678<
7679 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7680 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7681
7682 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7683 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7684 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7685 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7686 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7687 call searchcount(#{
7688 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7689 redrawstatus
7690 endif
7691 endfunction
7692<
7693 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7694 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7695
7696 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7697 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7698 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7699
7700 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7701 " search again
7702 call searchcount()
7703<
7704 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7705 key type meaning ~
7706 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7707 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7708 otherwise returns the last
7709 computed result (when |n| or
7710 |N| was used when "S" is not
7711 in 'shortmess', or this
7712 function was called).
7713 (default: |TRUE|)
7714 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7715 and different with |@/|.
7716 this works as same as the
7717 below command is executed
7718 before calling this function >
7719 let @/ = pattern
7720< (default: |@/|)
7721 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7722 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7723 for recomputing the result
7724 (default: 0)
7725 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7726 limit. max count of matched
7727 text while recomputing the
7728 result. if search exceeded
7729 total count, "total" value
7730 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7731 (default: 99)
7732 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7733 when recomputing the result.
7734 this changes "current" result
7735 value. see |cursor()|,
7736 |getpos()|
7737 (default: cursor's position)
7738
7739 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7740 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7741<
7742searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7743 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7744
7745 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7746 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7747 first match in the function.
7748
7749 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7750 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7751 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7752
7753 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7754 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7755 Example: >
7756 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7757 echo getline('.')
7758 endif
7759<
7760 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7761 GetName()->searchdecl()
7762<
7763 *searchpair()*
7764searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7765 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7766 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7767 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7768 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7769 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7770 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7771 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7772 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7773 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7774 given.
7775
7776 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7777 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7778 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7779 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7780 typical use is: >
7781 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7782< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7783
7784 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7785 |search()|. Additionally:
7786 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7787 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7788 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7789 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7790 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7791 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7792
7793 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7794 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7795 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7796 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7797 or a string.
7798 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7799 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7800 and -1 returned.
7801 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7802 Anything else makes the function fail.
7803 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7804 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7805
7806 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7807
7808 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7809 patterns are used like it's on.
7810
7811 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7812 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7813 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7814 if 1
7815 if 2
7816 endif 2
7817 endif 1
7818< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7819 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7820 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7821 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7822 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7823 "endif 2".
7824 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7825 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7826 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7827 the matching start.
7828
7829 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7830
7831 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7832 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7833
7834< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7835 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7836 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7837 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7838 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7839 match.
7840 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7841
7842 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7843
7844< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7845 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7846 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7847
7848 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7849 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7850<
7851 *searchpairpos()*
7852searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7853 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7854 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7855 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7856 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7857 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7858 returns [0, 0]. >
7859
7860 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7861<
7862 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7863
7864 *searchpos()*
7865searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7866 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7867 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7868 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7869 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7870 returns [0, 0].
7871 Example: >
7872 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7873
7874< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7875 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7876 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7877< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7878 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7879
7880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7881 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7882
7883server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7884 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7885 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7886 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7887 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7888 Note:
7889 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7890 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7891 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7892 See also |clientserver|.
7893 Example: >
7894 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7895
7896< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7897 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7898<
7899serverlist() *serverlist()*
7900 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7901 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7902 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7903 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7904 Example: >
7905 :echo serverlist()
7906<
7907setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7908 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7909 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7910
7911 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7912 |bufload()| if needed.
7913
7914 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7915 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7916
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00007917 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a List of strings
7918 to set multiple lines. If the List extends below the last
7919 line then those lines are added. If the List is empty then
7920 nothing is changed and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007921
7922 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7923
7924 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7925 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7926 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7927 added below the last line.
7928
7929 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7930 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7931 error is given.
7932 On success 0 is returned.
7933
7934 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7935 third argument: >
7936 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7937
7938setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7939 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7940 {val}.
7941 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7942 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7943 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7944 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7945 The {varname} argument is a string.
7946 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7947 Examples: >
7948 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7949 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7950< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7951
7952 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7953 third argument: >
7954 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7955
7956
7957setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7958 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007959 tells Vim how wide characters are when displayed in the
7960 terminal, counted in screen cells. The values override
7961 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7962 call setcellwidths([
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00007963 \ [0x111, 0x111, 1],
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007964 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2],
7965 \ ])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007966
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007967< The {list} argument is a List of Lists with each three
7968 numbers: [{low}, {high}, {width}]. *E1109* *E1110*
7969 {low} and {high} can be the same, in which case this refers to
7970 one character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from
7971 {low} to {high} (inclusive). *E1111* *E1114*
K.Takata71933232023-01-20 16:00:55 +00007972 Only characters with value 0x80 and higher can be used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007973
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007974 {width} must be either 1 or 2, indicating the character width
7975 in screen cells. *E1112*
7976 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00007977 range overlaps with another. *E1113*
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007978
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007979 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7980 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7981
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007982 To clear the overrides pass an empty {list}: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007983 setcellwidths([]);
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007984
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007985< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007986 the effect for known emoji characters. Move the cursor
7987 through the text to check if the cell widths of your terminal
7988 match with what Vim knows about each emoji. If it doesn't
7989 look right you need to adjust the {list} argument.
7990
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007991
7992setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7993 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7994 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7995
7996 Example:
7997 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7998 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7999< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
8000 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
8001< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
8002
8003 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8004 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
8005
8006setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
8007 Set the current character search information to {dict},
8008 which contains one or more of the following entries:
8009
8010 char character which will be used for a subsequent
8011 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
8012 character search
8013 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
8014 0 for backward
8015 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
8016 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
8017 character search
8018
8019 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
8020 from a script: >
8021 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
8022 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
8023 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
8024< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
8025
8026 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8027 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
8028
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01008029setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) *setcmdline()*
8030 Set the command line to {str} and set the cursor position to
8031 {pos}.
8032 If {pos} is omitted, the cursor is positioned after the text.
8033 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
8034 line.
8035
8036 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8037 GetText()->setcmdline()
8038
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008039setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
8040 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
8041 {pos}. The first position is 1.
8042 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
8043 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
8044 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
8045 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
8046 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
8047 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
8048 before inserting the resulting text.
8049 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
8050 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01008051 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
8052 line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008053
8054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8055 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
8056
8057setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
8058setcursorcharpos({list})
8059 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
8060 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
8061
8062 Example:
8063 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
8064 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
8065< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
8066 call cursor(4, 3)
8067< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
8068
8069 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8070 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
8071
8072
8073setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
8074 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
8075 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
8076
8077< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
8078 See also |expr-env|.
8079
8080 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8081 second argument: >
8082 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
8083
8084setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
8085 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
8086 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
8087 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
8088 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
8089 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
8090 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
8091 characters are not supported.
8092
8093 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
8094 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
8095 would do the same thing.
8096
8097 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
8098
8099 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8100 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
8101<
8102 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
8103
8104
8105setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
8106 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
8107 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
8108 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
8109
8110 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8111 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
8112 added below the last line.
8113 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00008114 converted to a String. When {text} is an empty List then
8115 nothing is changed and FALSE is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008116
8117 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
8118 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
8119 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
8120
8121 Example: >
8122 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
8123
8124< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
8125 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
8126 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
8127< This is equivalent to: >
8128 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
8129 : call setline(n, l)
8130 :endfor
8131
8132< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
8133
8134 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8135 second argument: >
8136 GetText()->setline(lnum)
8137
8138setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
8139 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
8140 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8141 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
8142
8143 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
8144 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
8145 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
8146 Also see |location-list|.
8147
8148 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
8149
8150 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8151 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
8152 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
8153
8154 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8155 second argument: >
8156 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
8157
8158setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
8159 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
8160 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
8161 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
8162 example for |getmatches()|.
8163 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
8164 window ID instead of the current window.
8165
8166 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8167 GetMatches()->setmatches()
8168<
8169 *setpos()*
8170setpos({expr}, {list})
8171 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
8172 . the cursor
8173 'x mark x
8174
8175 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
8176 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
8177 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
8178
8179 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
8180 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
8181 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
8182 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
8183 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
8184 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
8185 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
8186 Does not change the jumplist.
8187
8188 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
8189 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
8190 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
8191 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
8192
8193 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
8194 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
8195 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
8196 character.
8197
8198 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
8199 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
8200 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
8201 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
8202 mark position it is not used.
8203
8204 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
8205 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
8206 before '>.
8207
8208 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
8209 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
8210
8211 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
8212
8213 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
8214 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
8215 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
8216 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
8217 |winrestview()|.
8218
8219 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8220 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
8221
8222setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
8223 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
8224
8225 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8226 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
8227 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
8228 {what}.
8229 *setqflist-what*
8230 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
8231 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
8232 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
8233 entries:
8234
8235 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
8236 buffer
8237 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
8238 present or it is invalid.
8239 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
8240 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
8241 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008242 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008243 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
8244 col column number
8245 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
8246 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008247 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008248 nr error number
8249 text description of the error
8250 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
8251 valid recognized error message
8252
8253 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
8254 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
8255 locate a matching error line.
8256 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
8257 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
8258 item will not be handled as an error line.
8259 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
8260 be used.
8261 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
8262 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
8263 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
8264 cleared.
8265 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
8266 |getqflist()| returns.
8267
8268 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
8269 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
8270 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
8271 new list is created.
8272
8273 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
8274 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
8275 clear the list: >
8276 :call setqflist([], 'r')
8277<
8278 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
8279 freed.
8280
8281 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
8282 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
8283 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
8284 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
8285 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
8286
8287 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
8288 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
8289 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
8290 "lines". If this is not present, then the
8291 'errorformat' option value is used.
8292 See |quickfix-parse|
8293 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
8294 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
8295 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
8296 then the last entry in the list is set as the
8297 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
8298 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
8299 argument.
8300 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
8301 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
8302 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
8303 See |quickfix-parse|
8304 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
8305 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
8306 the last quickfix list.
8307 quickfixtextfunc
8308 function to get the text to display in the
8309 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
8310 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
8311 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
8312 of how to write the function and an example.
8313 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
8314 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
8315 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
8316 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
8317 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
8318 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
8319 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
8320 specify the list.
8321
8322 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
8323 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
8324 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
8325 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
8326<
8327 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8328
8329 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
8330 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
8331 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
8332
8333 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8334 second argument: >
8335 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
8336<
8337 *setreg()*
8338setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
8339 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
8340 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
8341 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
8342 {regname} must be one character.
8343
8344 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
8345 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
8346 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
8347 then the value is appended.
8348
8349 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
8350 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
8351 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
8352 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
8353 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
8354 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
8355 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
8356 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
8357
8358 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
8359 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
8360 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
8361 mode is never selected automatically.
8362 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8363
8364 *E883*
8365 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
8366 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
8367 items act like empty strings.
8368
8369 Examples: >
8370 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
8371 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
8372 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
8373 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
8374
8375< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
8376 register: >
8377 :let var_a = getreginfo()
8378 :call setreg('a', var_a)
8379< or: >
8380 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
8381 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
8382 ....
8383 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
8384< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
8385 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
8386 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
8387 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
8388
8389 You can also change the type of a register by appending
8390 nothing: >
8391 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
8392
8393< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8394 second argument: >
8395 GetText()->setreg('a')
8396
8397settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
8398 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
8399 |t:var|
8400 The {varname} argument is a string.
8401 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8402 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
8403 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
8404 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
8405 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8406
8407 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8408 third argument: >
8409 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
8410
8411settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
8412 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
8413 {val}.
8414 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
8415 use |setwinvar()|.
8416 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8417 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
8418 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8419 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
8420 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
8421 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
8422 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
8423 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
8424 Examples: >
8425 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
8426 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
8427< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8428
8429 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8430 fourth argument: >
8431 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
8432
8433settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
8434 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
8435 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8436
8437 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
8438 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
8439 stack.
8440 *E962*
8441 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
8442 argument:
8443 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
8444 stack is replaced.
8445 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
8446 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
8447 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
8448 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
8449 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
8450
8451 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
8452 stack after the modification.
8453
8454 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8455
8456 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
8457 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
8458 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
8459
8460< Save and restore the tag stack: >
8461 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
8462 " do something else
8463 call settagstack(1003, stack)
8464 unlet stack
8465<
8466 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8467 second argument: >
8468 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
8469
8470setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
8471 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
8472 Examples: >
8473 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
8474 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
8475
8476< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8477 third argument: >
8478 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
8479
8480sha256({string}) *sha256()*
8481 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
8482 checksum of {string}.
8483
8484 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8485 GetText()->sha256()
8486
8487< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
8488
8489shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
8490 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
8491 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008492 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008493 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
8494 quotes.
8495 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
8496 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
8497 {string}.
8498 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
8499 replace all "'" with "'\''".
8500
8501 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
8502 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
8503 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
8504 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
8505 command.
8506
8507 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
8508 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
8509 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
8510 even when inside single quotes.
8511
8512 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
8513 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
8514 escaped a second time.
8515
8516 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
8517 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
8518 character inside single quotes.
8519
8520 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008521 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008522< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8523 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008524 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008525< See also |::S|.
8526
8527 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8528 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8529
8530shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8531 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8532 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8533 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8534 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8535 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8536
8537 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8538 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8539 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8540 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8541
8542 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8543 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8544
8545sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8546
8547
8548simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8549 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8550 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8551 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8552 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8553 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8554 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8555 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8556 standard).
8557 Example: >
8558 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8559< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8560 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8561 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8562 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8563 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8564
8565 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8566 GetName()->simplify()
8567
8568sin({expr}) *sin()*
8569 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8570 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008571 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008572 Examples: >
8573 :echo sin(100)
8574< -0.506366 >
8575 :echo sin(-4.01)
8576< 0.763301
8577
8578 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8579 Compute()->sin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008580
8581
8582sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8583 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8584 [-inf, inf].
8585 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008586 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008587 Examples: >
8588 :echo sinh(0.5)
8589< 0.521095 >
8590 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8591< -1.026517
8592
8593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8594 Compute()->sinh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008595
8596
8597slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8598 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8599 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8600 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8601 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8602 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8603 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008604 Returns an empty value if {start} or {end} are invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008605
8606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8607 GetList()->slice(offset)
8608
8609
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008610sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008611 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8612
8613 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8614 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8615
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01008616< When {how} is omitted or is a string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008617 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8618 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8619 current buffer use |:sort|.
8620
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008621 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8622 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8623 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008624
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008625 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008626 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8627 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8628 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8629 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8630 case. Example: >
8631 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8632 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8633 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8634< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8635>
8636 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8637 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8638 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8639< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8640 This does not work properly on Mac.
8641
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008642 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008643 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
Bram Moolenaarbe19d782023-03-09 22:06:49 +00008644 strtod() function to parse numbers. Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8645 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0). Note that this won't
8646 sort a list of strings with numbers!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008647
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008648 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008649 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8650 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8651
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008652 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008653 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8654
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008655 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008656 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8657 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8658 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8659 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8660
8661 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8662 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8663
8664 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8665 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8666 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8667 same order as they were originally.
8668
8669 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8670 mylist->sort()
8671
8672< Also see |uniq()|.
8673
8674 Example: >
8675 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8676 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8677 endfunc
8678 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8679< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8680 ignores overflow: >
8681 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8682 return a:i1 - a:i2
8683 endfunc
8684< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8685 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8686<
8687sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8688 Stop playing all sounds.
8689
8690 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8691 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8692
8693 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8694
8695 *sound_playevent()*
8696sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8697 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8698 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8699 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8700 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8701 call sound_playevent('bell')
8702< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8703 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8704 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
Yee Cheng Chin4314e4f2022-10-08 13:50:05 +01008705 On macOS, {name} refers to files located in
8706 /System/Library/Sounds (e.g. "Tink"). It will also work for
8707 custom installed sounds in folders like ~/Library/Sounds.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008708
8709 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8710 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8711 argument is the status:
8712 0 sound was played to the end
8713 1 sound was interrupted
8714 2 error occurred after sound started
8715 Example: >
8716 func Callback(id, status)
8717 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8718 endfunc
8719 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8720
8721< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8722
8723 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8724 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8725
8726 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8727 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8728
8729< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8730
8731 *sound_playfile()*
8732sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8733 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8734 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8735 with this command: >
8736 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8737
8738< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8739 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8740
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008741< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008742
8743
8744sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8745 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8746 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8747
8748 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8749 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8750
8751 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8752 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8753
8754 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8755 soundid->sound_stop()
8756
8757< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8758
8759 *soundfold()*
8760soundfold({word})
8761 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8762 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8763 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8764 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8765 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8766 the method can be quite slow.
8767
8768 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8769 GetWord()->soundfold()
8770<
8771 *spellbadword()*
8772spellbadword([{sentence}])
8773 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8774 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8775 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8776 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8777
8778 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8779 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8780 result is an empty string.
8781
8782 The return value is a list with two items:
8783 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8784 - The type of the spelling error:
8785 "bad" spelling mistake
8786 "rare" rare word
8787 "local" word only valid in another region
8788 "caps" word should start with Capital
8789 Example: >
8790 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8791< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8792
8793 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8794 of 'spelllang' are used.
8795
8796 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8797 GetText()->spellbadword()
8798<
8799 *spellsuggest()*
8800spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8801 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8802 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8803 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8804
8805 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8806 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8807 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8808
8809 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8810 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8811 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8812 replace a line.
8813
8814 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8815 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8816 although it may appear capitalized.
8817
8818 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8819 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8820
8821 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8822 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8823
8824split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8825 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8826 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8827 item.
8828 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8829 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8830 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8831 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8832 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8833 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8834 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8835 Example: >
8836 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8837< To split a string in individual characters: >
8838 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8839< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8840 the end of the pattern: >
8841 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8842< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8843 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8844 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8845< The opposite function is |join()|.
8846
8847 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8848 GetString()->split()
8849
8850sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8851 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8852 |Float|.
8853 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008854 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number). Returns 0.0 if
8855 {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008856 Examples: >
8857 :echo sqrt(100)
8858< 10.0 >
8859 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8860< nan
8861 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8862
8863 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8864 Compute()->sqrt()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008865
8866
8867srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8868 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8869 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8870 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8871 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8872 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8873 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8874 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8875
8876 Examples: >
8877 :let seed = srand()
8878 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8879 :echo rand(seed)
8880
8881state([{what}]) *state()*
8882 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8883 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8884 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8885 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8886 Yes: then do it right away.
8887 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8888 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8889 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8890 messages and callbacks).
8891 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8892 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8893 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8894 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8895 Also see |mode()|.
8896
8897 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8898 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8899 if state('s') == ''
8900 " screen has not scrolled
8901<
8902 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8903 something is busy:
8904 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8905 stuffed command
8906 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8907 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8908 x executing an autocommand
8909 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8910 ch_readraw() when reading json
8911 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8912 |f| or a count
8913 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8914 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8915 s screen has scrolled for messages
8916
8917str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8918 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8919 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8920 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8921 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8922 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8923 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8924 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8925 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8926 thousand.
8927 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8928 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8929 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8930 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8931 |substitute()|: >
8932 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8933<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008934 Returns 0.0 if the conversion fails.
8935
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008936 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8937 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008938
8939str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8940 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8941 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8942 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8943 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8944< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8945
8946 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8947 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8948 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8949 properly: >
8950 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8951
8952< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8953 GetString()->str2list()
8954
8955
8956str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8957 Convert string {string} to a number.
8958 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8959 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8960 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8961
8962 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8963 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8964 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8965 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8966<
8967 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8968 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8969 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8970 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8971 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8972
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008973 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8974
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008975 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8976 GetText()->str2nr()
8977
8978
8979strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8980 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8981 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8982 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8983 composing characters separately.
8984
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008985 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8986
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008987 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8988
8989 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8990 GetText()->strcharlen()
8991
8992
8993strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8994 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8995 of byte index and length.
8996 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8997 counted separately.
8998 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8999 similar to |slice()|.
9000 When a character index is used where a character does not
9001 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
9002 example: >
9003 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
9004< results in 'a'.
9005
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009006 Returns an empty string on error.
9007
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009008 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9009 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
9010
9011
9012strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
9013 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
9014 in String {string}.
9015 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
9016 counted separately.
9017 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
9018 |strcharlen()| always does this.
9019
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009020 Returns zero on error.
9021
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009022 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9023
9024 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
9025 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
9026 if has("patch-7.4.755")
9027 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
9028 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
9029 endfunction
9030 else
9031 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
9032 if a:skipcc
9033 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
9034 else
9035 return strchars(a:str)
9036 endif
9037 endfunction
9038 endif
9039<
9040 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9041 GetText()->strchars()
9042
9043strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
9044 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9045 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
9046 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
9047 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
9048 matters for Tab characters.
9049 The option settings of the current window are used. This
9050 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
9051 'tabstop' and 'display'.
9052 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9053 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009054 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009055 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
9056
9057 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9058 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
9059
9060strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
9061 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
9062 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
9063 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
9064 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
9065 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
9066 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
9067 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
9068 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
9069 Examples: >
9070 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
9071 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
9072 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
9073 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
9074 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
9075 Show mod time of file.c.
9076< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9077 :if exists("*strftime")
9078
9079< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9080 GetFormat()->strftime()
9081
9082strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01009083 Get a Number corresponding to the character at {index} in
9084 {str}. This uses a zero-based character index, not a byte
9085 index. Composing characters are considered separate
9086 characters here. Use |nr2char()| to convert the Number to a
9087 String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009088 Returns -1 if {index} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009089 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
9090
9091 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9092 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
9093
9094stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
9095 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9096 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
9097 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
9098 This can be used to find a second match: >
9099 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
9100 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
9101< The search is done case-sensitive.
9102 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9103 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9104 See also |strridx()|.
9105 Examples: >
9106 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
9107 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
9108 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
9109< *strstr()* *strchr()*
9110 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
9111 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
9112
9113 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9114 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
9115<
9116 *string()*
9117string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
9118 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
9119 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
9120 {expr} type result ~
9121 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
9122 Number 123
9123 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
9124 Funcref function('name')
9125 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
9126 List [item, item]
9127 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
Bram Moolenaarf1dcd142022-12-31 15:30:45 +00009128 Class class SomeName
9129 Object object of SomeName {lnum: 1, col: 3}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009130
9131 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
9132 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
9133 will then fail.
9134
9135 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9136 mylist->string()
9137
9138< Also see |strtrans()|.
9139
9140
9141strlen({string}) *strlen()*
9142 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
9143 {string} in bytes.
9144 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009145 For other types an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009146 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
9147 |strchars()|.
9148 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9149
9150 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9151 GetString()->strlen()
9152
9153strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
9154 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
9155 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
9156 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
9157 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
9158 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
9159 following composing characters).
9160 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
9161 |strcharpart()|.
9162
9163 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
9164 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
9165 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
9166 end of the {src}. >
9167 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
9168 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
9169 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
9170 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
9171
9172< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
9173 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
9174 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
9175<
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009176 Returns an empty string on error.
9177
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009178 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9179 GetText()->strpart(5)
9180
9181strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
9182 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
9183 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
9184 the format specified in {format}.
9185
9186 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
9187 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
9188 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
9189 matters.
9190
9191 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
9192 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
9193 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
9194 result.
9195
9196 See also |strftime()|.
9197 Examples: >
9198 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
9199< 862156163 >
9200 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
9201< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
9202 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
9203< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
9204
9205 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9206 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
9207<
9208 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9209 :if exists("*strptime")
9210
9211strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
9212 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9213 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
9214 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
9215 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
9216 match: >
9217 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
9218 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
9219< The search is done case-sensitive.
9220 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9221 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9222 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
9223 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
9224 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
9225< *strrchr()*
9226 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
9227 function strrchr().
9228
9229 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9230 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
9231
9232strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
9233 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
9234 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
9235 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
9236 echo strtrans(@a)
9237< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
9238 starting a new line.
9239
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009240 Returns an empty string on error.
9241
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009242 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9243 GetString()->strtrans()
9244
9245strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
9246 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9247 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
9248 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
9249 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9250 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009251 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009252 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
9253
9254 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9255 GetString()->strwidth()
9256
9257submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
9258 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
9259 substitute() function.
9260 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
9261 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
9262 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
9263 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
9264 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
9265
9266 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
9267 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
9268 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
9269 text.
9270 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
9271 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
9272 items, since there are no real line breaks.
9273
9274 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
9275 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
9276
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009277 Returns an empty string or list on error.
9278
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009279 Examples: >
9280 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
9281 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
9282< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
9283 A line break is included as a newline character.
9284
9285 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9286 GetNr()->submatch()
9287
9288substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
9289 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
9290 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
9291 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
9292 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
9293
9294 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
9295 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
9296 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
9297 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
9298 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
9299 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
9300 used.
9301
9302 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
9303 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
9304 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
9305 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
9306
9307 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
9308 unmodified.
9309
9310 Example: >
9311 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
9312< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
9313 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
9314< results in "TESTING".
9315
9316 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
9317 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
9318 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009319 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009320
9321< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
9322 optional argument. Example: >
9323 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
9324< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
9325 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
9326 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009327 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009328
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009329< Returns an empty string on error.
9330
9331 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009332 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
9333
Bram Moolenaarc216a7a2022-12-05 13:50:55 +00009334swapfilelist() *swapfilelist()*
9335 Returns a list of swap file names, like what "vim -r" shows.
9336 See the |-r| command argument. The 'directory' option is used
9337 for the directories to inspect. If you only want to get a
9338 list of swap files in the current directory then temporarily
9339 set 'directory' to a dot: >
9340 let save_dir = &directory
9341 let &directory = '.'
9342 let swapfiles = swapfilelist()
9343 let &directory = save_dir
9344
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009345swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
9346 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
9347 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
9348 version Vim version
9349 user user name
9350 host host name
9351 fname original file name
9352 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
9353 file
9354 mtime last modification time in seconds
9355 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
9356 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
9357 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
9358 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
9359 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
9360 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
9361 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
9362 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
9363
9364 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9365 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
9366
9367swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
9368 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
9369 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9370 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
9371 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
9372 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
9373
9374 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9375 GetBufname()->swapname()
9376
9377synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
9378 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
9379 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
9380 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
9381 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
9382
9383 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
9384 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
9385 Note that when the position is after the last character,
9386 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
9387 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9388
9389 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
9390 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
9391 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
9392 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
9393 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
9394 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
9395 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
9396
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009397 Returns zero on error.
9398
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009399 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
9400 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
9401<
9402
9403synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
9404 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
9405 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
9406 about a syntax item.
9407 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
9408 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
9409 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
9410 used (GUI, cterm or term).
9411 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
9412 {what} result
9413 "name" the name of the syntax item
9414 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
9415 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
9416 term: empty string)
9417 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
9418 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
9419 |highlight-font|
9420 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
9421 |highlight-guisp|
9422 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
9423 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
9424 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
9425 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
9426 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
9427 "bold" "1" if bold
9428 "italic" "1" if italic
9429 "reverse" "1" if reverse
9430 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
9431 "standout" "1" if standout
9432 "underline" "1" if underlined
9433 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
9434 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
Bram Moolenaarde786322022-07-30 14:56:17 +01009435 "nocombine" "1" if nocombine
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009436
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009437 Returns an empty string on error.
9438
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009439 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
9440 cursor): >
9441 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
9442<
9443 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9444 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9445
9446
9447synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
9448 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
9449 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
9450 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
9451 ":highlight link" are followed.
9452
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009453 Returns zero on error.
9454
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009455 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9456 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9457
9458synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
9459 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
9460 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
9461 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
9462 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9463 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
9464 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
9465 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
9466 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
9467 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
9468 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
9469 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
9470 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
9471 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
9472 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
9473 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
9474 and replaced by the character "X", then:
9475 call returns ~
9476 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
9477 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
9478 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
9479 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
9480 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
9481 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
9482
9483
9484synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
9485 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
9486 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
9487 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
9488 like what |synID()| returns.
9489 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
9490 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
9491 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
9492 transparent item.
9493 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
9494 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
9495 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
9496 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
9497 endfor
9498< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009499 an empty List is returned. The position just after the last
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009500 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
9501 valid positions.
9502
9503system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
9504 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
9505 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
9506
9507 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
9508 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
9509 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
9510 separators yourself.
9511 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
9512 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
9513 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
9514 list items converted to NULs).
9515 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
9516 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
9517 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
9518 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
9519
9520 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
9521
9522 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
9523 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
9524 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
9525 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
9526 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
9527<
9528 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
9529 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
9530 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
9531 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
9532 cause trouble.
9533 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
9534
9535 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009536 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
9537 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009538
9539< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
9540 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
9541 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
9542 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
9543 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
9544
9545 The command executed is constructed using several options:
9546 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
9547 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
9548 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
9549 concatenated commands.
9550
9551 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
9552 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
9553
9554 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
9555 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
9556
9557 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
9558 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
9559 when using a security agent application.
9560 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
9561 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
9562
9563 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9564 :echo GetCmd()->system()
9565
9566
9567systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
9568 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
9569 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
9570 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
9571 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
9572 result ends in a NL.
9573 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
9574
9575 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
9576 use |system()| and |split()|: >
9577 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
9578<
9579 Returns an empty string on error.
9580
9581 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9582 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
9583
9584
9585tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
9586 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
9587 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9588 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
9589 omitted the current tab page is used.
9590 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9591 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9592 let buflist = []
9593 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9594 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9595 endfor
9596< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9597
9598 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9599 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9600
9601tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9602 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9603 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9604
9605 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9606 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9607 count).
9608 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9609 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9610 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9611 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9612
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009613 Returns zero on error.
9614
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009615
9616tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9617 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9618 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9619 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9620 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9621 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9622 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9623 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9624 Useful examples: >
9625 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9626 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9627< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9628
9629 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9630 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9631<
9632 *tagfiles()*
9633tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9634 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9635
9636
9637taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9638 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9639
9640 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9641 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9642 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9643
9644 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9645 entries:
9646 name Name of the tag.
9647 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9648 defined. It is either relative to the
9649 current directory or a full path.
9650 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9651 the file.
9652 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9653 entry depends on the language specific
9654 kind values. Only available when
9655 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009656 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009657 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9658 |static-tag| for more information.
9659 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9660 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9661 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9662 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9663 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9664 contained in.
9665
9666 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9667 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9668
9669 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9670
9671 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9672 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9673 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9674 search regular expression pattern.
9675
9676 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9677 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9678 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9679
9680 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9681 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9682
9683tan({expr}) *tan()*
9684 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9685 in the range [-inf, inf].
9686 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009687 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009688 Examples: >
9689 :echo tan(10)
9690< 0.648361 >
9691 :echo tan(-4.01)
9692< -1.181502
9693
9694 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9695 Compute()->tan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009696
9697
9698tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9699 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9700 range [-1, 1].
9701 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009702 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009703 Examples: >
9704 :echo tanh(0.5)
9705< 0.462117 >
9706 :echo tanh(-1)
9707< -0.761594
9708
9709 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9710 Compute()->tanh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009711
9712
9713tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9714 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9715 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9716 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9717 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009718 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009719< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9720 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9721 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9722 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9723
9724
9725term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9726
9727
9728terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9729 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9730 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9731 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9732 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9733 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9734 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9735 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9736 mouse mouse type supported
Bram Moolenaar4bc85f22022-10-21 14:17:24 +01009737 kitty whether Kitty terminal was detected
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009738
9739 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9740
9741 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9742 an empty dictionary.
9743
9744 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9745 current cursor style.
9746 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9747 request the cursor blink status.
9748 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9749 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9750 and |t_RC| on startup.
9751
9752 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9753 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9754
9755 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9756
9757 Also see:
9758 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9759 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9760 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9761
9762
9763test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9764
9765
9766 *timer_info()*
9767timer_info([{id}])
9768 Return a list with information about timers.
9769 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9770 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9771 returned.
9772 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9773
9774 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9775 these items:
9776 "id" the timer ID
9777 "time" time the timer was started with
9778 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9779 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9780 -1 means forever
9781 "callback" the callback
9782 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9783
9784 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9785 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9786
9787< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9788
9789timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9790 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9791 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9792 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9793 has passed.
9794
9795 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9796 for a short time.
9797
9798 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9799 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9800 See |non-zero-arg|.
9801
9802 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9803 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9804
9805< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9806
9807 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9808timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9809 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9810
9811 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9812 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9813 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
Bram Moolenaardd60c362023-02-27 15:49:53 +00009814 Zero can be used to execute the callback when Vim is back in
9815 the main loop.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009816
9817 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9818 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9819 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9820 waiting for input.
9821 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9822 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9823
9824 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9825 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9826 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9827 the callback will be called once.
9828 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9829 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9830 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9831 messages.
9832
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009833 Returns -1 on error.
9834
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009835 Example: >
9836 func MyHandler(timer)
9837 echo 'Handler called'
9838 endfunc
9839 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9840 \ {'repeat': 3})
9841< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9842 intervals.
9843
9844 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9845 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9846
9847< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9848 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9849
9850timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9851 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9852 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9853 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9854
9855 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9856 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9857
9858< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9859
9860timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9861 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9862 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9863 timers there is no error.
9864
9865 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9866
9867tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9868 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9869 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009870 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009871
9872 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9873 GetText()->tolower()
9874
9875toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9876 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9877 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009878 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009879
9880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9881 GetText()->toupper()
9882
9883tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9884 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9885 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9886 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9887 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9888 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9889 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9890
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009891 Returns an empty string on error.
9892
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009893 Examples: >
9894 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9895< returns "Hello THere" >
9896 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9897< returns "{blob}"
9898
9899 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9900 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9901
9902trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9903 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9904 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9905
9906 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9907 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9908 space character 0xa0.
9909
9910 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9911 characters:
9912 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9913 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9914 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9915 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9916
9917 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009918 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009919
9920 Examples: >
9921 echo trim(" some text ")
9922< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009923 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009924< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9925 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9926< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9927 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9928< returns " vim"
9929
9930 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9931 GetText()->trim()
9932
9933trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9934 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9935 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9936 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009937 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009938 Examples: >
9939 echo trunc(1.456)
9940< 1.0 >
9941 echo trunc(-5.456)
9942< -5.0 >
9943 echo trunc(4.0)
9944< 4.0
9945
9946 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9947 Compute()->trunc()
9948<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009949 *type()*
9950type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9951 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9952 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9953 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9954 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9955 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9956 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9957 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9958 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9959 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9960 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9961 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9962 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9963 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
Bram Moolenaarc0c2c262023-01-12 21:08:53 +00009964 Class 12 |v:t_class|
9965 Object 13 |v:t_object|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009966 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9967 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9968 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9969 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9970 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9971 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9972 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9973 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9974 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9975< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9976 :if exists('v:t_number')
9977
9978< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9979 mylist->type()
9980
9981
9982typename({expr}) *typename()*
9983 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9984 Example: >
9985 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +00009986< list<number> ~
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009987
9988
9989undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9990 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9991 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9992 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9993 the undo file exists.
9994 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9995 is used internally.
9996 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9997 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9998 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9999 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
10000 returns an empty string.
10001
10002 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10003 GetFilename()->undofile()
10004
10005undotree() *undotree()*
10006 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
10007 the following items:
10008 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
10009 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
10010 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
10011 when some changes were undone.
10012 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
10013 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
10014 something readable.
10015 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
10016 write yet.
10017 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
10018 tree.
10019 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
10020 This happens when waiting from input from the
10021 user. See |undo-blocks|.
10022 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
10023 undo blocks.
10024
10025 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
10026 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
10027 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
10028 |:undolist|.
10029 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
10030 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
10031 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
10032 that was added. This marks the last change
10033 and where further changes will be added.
10034 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
10035 that was undone. This marks the current
10036 position in the undo tree, the block that will
10037 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
10038 undone after the last change this item will
10039 not appear anywhere.
10040 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
10041 write. The number is the write count. The
10042 first write has number 1, the last one the
10043 "save_last" mentioned above.
10044 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
10045 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
10046 item.
10047
10048uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
10049 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
10050 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
10051 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
10052 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
10053< The default compare function uses the string representation of
10054 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
10055
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010056 Returns zero if {list} is not a |List|.
10057
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010058 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10059 mylist->uniq()
10060
10061values({dict}) *values()*
10062 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
10063 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010064 Returns zero if {dict} is not a |Dict|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010065
10066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10067 mydict->values()
10068
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010069virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) *virtcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010070 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
10071 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
10072 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
10073 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
10074 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
10075 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
10076 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
10077 For the byte position use |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010078
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010079 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010080
10081 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off],
10082 where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of
10083 the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the
10084 last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When
10085 Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
10086 beyond the end of the line can be returned. Also see
10087 |'virtualedit'|
10088
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010089 The accepted positions are:
10090 . the cursor position
10091 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
10092 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
10093 plus one)
10094 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
10095 returned)
10096 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
10097 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
10098 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
10099 that it's updated right away.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010100
10101 If {list} is present and non-zero then virtcol() returns a List
10102 with the first and last screen position occupied by the
10103 character.
10104
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010105 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
10106 Examples: >
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010107 " With text "foo^Lbar" and cursor on the "^L":
10108
10109 virtcol(".") " returns 5
10110 virtcol(".", 1) " returns [4, 5]
10111 virtcol("$") " returns 9
10112
10113 " With text " there", with 't at 'h':
10114
10115 virtcol("'t") " returns 6
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010116< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
10117 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
10118 all lines: >
10119 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
10120
10121< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10122 GetPos()->virtcol()
10123
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010124virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *virtcol2col()*
10125 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the
10126 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and virtual
10127 column {col}.
10128
10129 If {col} is greater than the last virtual column in line
10130 {lnum}, then the byte index of the character at the last
10131 virtual column is returned.
10132
10133 The {winid} argument can be the window number or the
10134 |window-ID|. If this is zero, then the current window is used.
10135
10136 Returns -1 if the window {winid} doesn't exist or the buffer
10137 line {lnum} or virtual column {col} is invalid.
10138
10139 See also |screenpos()|, |virtcol()| and |col()|.
10140
10141 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10142 GetWinid()->virtcol2col(lnum, col)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010143
10144visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
10145 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
10146 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
10147 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
10148 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
10149 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
10150 respectively.
10151 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010152 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010153< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
10154 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
10155 Visual mode that was used.
10156 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
10157 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
10158 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
10159 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
10160 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
10161
10162wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
10163 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
10164 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
10165 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
10166 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
10167
10168 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
10169 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
10170<
10171 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
10172
10173win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
10174 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
10175 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
10176 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
10177 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
10178 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
10179 Example: >
10180 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
10181< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
10182 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010183 *E994*
10184 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
10185 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
10186 an empty string is returned.
10187
10188 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10189 second argument: >
10190 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
10191
10192win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
10193 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
10194 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
10195
10196 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10197 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
10198
10199win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
10200 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
10201 When {win} is missing use the current window.
10202 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
10203 number 1.
10204 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
10205 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
10206 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
10207
10208 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10209 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
10210
10211
10212win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
10213 Return the type of the window:
10214 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
10215 used to execute autocommands.
10216 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
10217 (empty) normal window
10218 "loclist" |location-list-window|
10219 "popup" popup window |popup|
10220 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
10221 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
10222 "unknown" window {nr} not found
10223
10224 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
10225 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
10226 |window-ID|.
10227
10228 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
10229 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
10230 returns "popup".
10231
10232 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10233 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
10234<
10235win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
10236 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
10237 tabpage.
10238 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
10239
10240 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10241 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
10242
10243win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
10244 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
10245 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
10246 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
10247
10248 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10249 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
10250
10251win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
10252 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
10253 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
10254
10255 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10256 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
10257
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010258win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
10259 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
10260 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
10261 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
10262 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
10263 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
10264 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
10265 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
10266 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
10267 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
10268 FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010269 This will fail for the rightmost window and a full-width
10270 window, since it has no separator on the right.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000010271 Only works for the current tab page. *E1308*
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010272
10273 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10274 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
10275
10276win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
10277 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
10278 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
10279 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
10280 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
10281 line will change the height of the window and the height of
10282 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
10283 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
10284 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
10285 be found and FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000010286 Only works for the current tab page.
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010287
10288 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10289 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
10290
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010291win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
10292 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
10293 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
10294 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
10295 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
10296 for the current window.
10297 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
10298 tabpage.
10299
10300 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10301 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
10302<
10303win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
10304 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
10305 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
10306 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
10307 then closing {nr}.
10308
10309 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
10310 Both must be in the current tab page.
10311
10312 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
10313
10314 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
10315 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
10316 like with |:vsplit|.
10317 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
10318 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
10319 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
10320 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
10321 'splitright' are used.
10322
10323 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10324 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
10325<
10326
10327 *winbufnr()*
10328winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
10329 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
10330 the |window-ID|.
10331 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
10332 window is returned.
10333 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10334 Example: >
10335 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
10336<
10337 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10338 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
10339<
10340 *wincol()*
10341wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
10342 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
10343 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
10344
10345 *windowsversion()*
10346windowsversion()
10347 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
10348 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
10349 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
10350 an empty string.
10351
10352winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
10353 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
10354 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10355 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
10356 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10357 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
10358 This excludes any window toolbar line.
10359 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010360 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010361
10362< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10363 GetWinid()->winheight()
10364<
10365winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
10366 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
10367 in a tabpage.
10368
10369 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
10370 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
10371 returns an empty list.
10372
10373 For a leaf window, it returns:
10374 ['leaf', {winid}]
10375 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
10376 returns:
10377 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
10378 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
10379 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
10380
10381 Example: >
10382 " Only one window in the tab page
10383 :echo winlayout()
10384 ['leaf', 1000]
10385 " Two horizontally split windows
10386 :echo winlayout()
10387 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
10388 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
10389 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
10390 " middle window
10391 :echo winlayout(2)
10392 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
10393 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
10394<
10395 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10396 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
10397<
10398 *winline()*
10399winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
10400 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
10401 the window. The first line is one.
10402 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
10403 first, this may cause a scroll.
10404
10405 *winnr()*
10406winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10407 window. The top window has number 1.
10408 Returns zero for a popup window.
10409
10410 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10411 $ the number of the last window (the window
10412 count).
10413 # the number of the last accessed window (where
10414 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
10415 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
10416 returned.
10417 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
10418 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
10419 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
10420 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
10421 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
10422 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
10423 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
10424 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
10425 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
10426 |:wincmd|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +010010427 When {arg} is invalid an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010428 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
10429 Examples: >
10430 let window_count = winnr('$')
10431 let prev_window = winnr('#')
10432 let wnum = winnr('3k')
10433
10434< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10435 GetWinval()->winnr()
10436<
10437 *winrestcmd()*
10438winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
10439 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
10440 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
10441 unchanged.
10442 Example: >
10443 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
10444 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
10445 :exe cmd
10446<
10447 *winrestview()*
10448winrestview({dict})
10449 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
10450 the view of the current window.
10451 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
10452 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
10453 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
10454 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
10455<
10456 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
10457 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
10458 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
10459 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
10460
10461 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
10462 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
10463
10464 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10465 GetView()->winrestview()
10466<
10467 *winsaveview()*
10468winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
10469 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
10470 restore the view.
10471 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
10472 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
10473 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
10474 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
10475 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
10476 The return value includes:
10477 lnum cursor line number
10478 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010479 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010480 returns)
10481 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010482 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
10483 the first column is zero, as opposed
10484 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
10485 |$| command it will be a very large
10486 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010487 topline first line in the window
10488 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
10489 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
10490 'wrap' is off
10491 skipcol columns skipped
10492 Note that no option values are saved.
10493
10494
10495winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
10496 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
10497 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10498 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
10499 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10500 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
10501 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010502 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010503 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
10504 : 50 wincmd |
10505 :endif
10506< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
10507 option.
10508
10509 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10510 GetWinid()->winwidth()
10511
10512
10513wordcount() *wordcount()*
10514 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
10515 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
10516 |g_CTRL-G|
10517 The return value includes:
10518 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
10519 chars Number of chars in the buffer
10520 words Number of words in the buffer
10521 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
10522 (not in Visual mode)
10523 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
10524 (not in Visual mode)
10525 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
10526 (not in Visual mode)
10527 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
10528 (only in Visual mode)
10529 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
10530 (only in Visual mode)
10531 visual_words Number of words visually selected
10532 (only in Visual mode)
10533
10534
10535 *writefile()*
10536writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
10537 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
10538 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
10539 or Number.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010540 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
10541 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
10542 to writefile().
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010543
10544 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
10545 unmodified, also when binary mode is not specified.
10546
10547 {flags} must be a String. These characters are recognized:
10548
10549 'b' Binary mode is used: There will not be a NL after the
10550 last list item. An empty item at the end does cause the
10551 last line in the file to end in a NL.
10552
10553 'a' Append mode is used, lines are appended to the file: >
10554 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
10555 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
10556<
10557 'D' Delete the file when the current function ends. This
10558 works like: >
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +000010559 :defer delete({fname})
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010560< Fails when not in a function. Also see |:defer|.
10561
10562 's' fsync() is called after writing the file. This flushes
10563 the file to disk, if possible. This takes more time but
10564 avoids losing the file if the system crashes.
10565
10566 'S' fsync() is not called, even when 'fsync' is set.
10567
10568 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
10569 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
10570
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010571 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010572
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010573 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
10574 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
10575 fails.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010576
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010577 Also see |readfile()|.
10578 To copy a file byte for byte: >
10579 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
10580 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
10581
10582< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10583 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
10584
10585
10586xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
10587 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
10588 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010589 Also see `and()` and `or()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010590 Example: >
10591 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
10592<
10593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10594 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
10595<
10596
10597==============================================================================
105983. Feature list *feature-list*
10599
10600There are three types of features:
106011. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
10602 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
10603 :if has("cindent")
10604< *gui_running*
106052. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
10606 Example: >
10607 :if has("gui_running")
10608< *has-patch*
106093. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
10610 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
10611 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
10612 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
10613< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
10614 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
10615 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
10616 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
10617 version 6.2.148 or later): >
10618 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
10619
10620Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
10621use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
10622
10623
10624acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010625all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled. (always
10626 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010627amiga Amiga version of Vim.
10628arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
10629arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
10630autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
10631autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
10632autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
10633balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
10634balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
10635beos BeOS version of Vim.
10636browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
10637 work.
10638browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
10639bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010640builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010641byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
10642channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010643cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010644clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
10645clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
10646clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
10647cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
10648cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
10649cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
10650comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
10651compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10652conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10653cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10654cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10655cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10656debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10657dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10658dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10659diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10660digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10661directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10662dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10663drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10664ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10665emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10666eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10667 true, of course!
10668ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10669extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10670 |'hlsearch'|
10671farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
Bram Moolenaarf80f40a2022-08-25 16:02:23 +010010672file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>| (always
10673 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010674filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10675 read/write/filter commands
10676find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10677 |+find_in_path|.
10678float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10679fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10680 this is not present).
10681folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10682footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10683fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10684gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10685gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010686gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010687gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10688gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10689gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10690gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10691gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10692gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10693gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10694gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10695gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10696gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10697gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10698haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10699hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10700hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10701iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10702insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10703 Insert mode. (always true)
10704job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10705ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010706jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010707keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10708lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10709langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10710libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10711linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10712 'breakindent' support.
10713linux Linux version of Vim.
10714lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010715 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010716listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10717 and the argument list |arglist|.
10718localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10719lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10720mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10721macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10722menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10723mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10724modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10725 (always true)
10726mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10727mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10728mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10729mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10730mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10731mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10732mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10733mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10734mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10735mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10736mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10737multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10738multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10739multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10740multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10741mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10742nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10743netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10744netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010745num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010746ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10747osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10748osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10749packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10750path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10751perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10752persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10753postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10754printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10755profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10756python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10757python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10758python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10759python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10760python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10761python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10762pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10763qnx QNX version of Vim.
10764quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10765reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10766rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10767ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10768scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10769showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10770signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010771smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010772sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10773sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10774spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10775startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10776statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10777 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10778sun SunOS version of Vim.
10779sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10780syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10781syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10782 current buffer.
10783system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10784tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010785 |tag-binary-search|. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010786tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10787 |tag-old-static|.
10788tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10789termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10790terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10791terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10792termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10793textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10794textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10795tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10796 or terminfo file.
10797timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10798title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010799 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010800toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10801ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10802ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10803unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10804unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10805user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10806vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10807vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10808 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10809vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10810 (always true)
10811vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10812 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010813vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010814viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10815vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10816vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10817vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +010010818vimscript-4 Compiled Vim script version 4 support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010819virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10820visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10821visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10822 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10823vms VMS version of Vim.
10824vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10825vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10826 out if it works in the current console).
10827wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10828wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10829win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10830win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10831 64 bits)
10832win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10833win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10834win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10835winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10836windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10837 (always true)
10838writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10839xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10840xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10841xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10842xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10843 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10844xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10845xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10846xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10847xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10848 xterm screen.
10849x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10850
10851
10852==============================================================================
108534. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10854
10855This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10856|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10857pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10858same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10859When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10860pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10861>
10862 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10863 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10864 aa
10865 xx
10866 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10867 a
10868 x
10869
10870Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10871"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10872"\n".
10873
10874 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: