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Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01009Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time, the builtin
10functions are not available then. See |+eval| and |no-eval-feature|.
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12For functions grouped by what they are used for see |function-list|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000013
141. Overview |builtin-function-list|
152. Details |builtin-function-details|
163. Feature list |feature-list|
174. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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19==============================================================================
201. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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22Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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24USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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26abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
27acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
28add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
29and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
30append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
31appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
32 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
33 in buffer {expr}
34argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
35argidx() Number current index in the argument list
36arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
37argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
38argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
39asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
40assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
41assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
42 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
43assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
44 Number assert file contents are equal
45assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
46 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
47assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
48 Number assert {cmd} fails
49assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
50 Number assert {actual} is false
51assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
52 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
53assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
54 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
55assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
56assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
57 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
58assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
59 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
60assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
61assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
62atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
63atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +010064autocmd_add({acmds}) Bool add a list of autocmds and groups
65autocmd_delete({acmds}) Bool delete a list of autocmds and groups
66autocmd_get([{opts}]) List return a list of autocmds
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000067balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
68balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
69balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
70blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
71browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
72 String put up a file requester
73browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
74bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
75bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
76buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
77bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
78bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
79bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
80bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
81bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
82bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
83byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010084byteidx({expr}, {nr} [, {utf16}])
85 Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
86byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr} [, {utf16}])
87 Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000088call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
89 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
90ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
91ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
92ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
93ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
94ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
95 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
96ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
97 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
98ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
99ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
100ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
101ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
102ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
103ch_open({address} [, {options}])
104 Channel open a channel to {address}
105ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
106ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
107 Blob read Blob from {handle}
108ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
109 String read raw from {handle}
110ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
111 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
112ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
113 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
114ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
115 none set options for {handle}
116ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
117 String status of channel {handle}
118changenr() Number current change number
119char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
120charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +0000121charcol({expr} [, {winid}]) Number column number of cursor or mark
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +0100122charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc} [, {utf16}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000123 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
124chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
125cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
126clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +0000127col({expr} [, {winid}]) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000128complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
129complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
130complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
131complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
132confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
133 Number number of choice picked by user
134copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
135cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
136cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
137count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
138 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
139cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
140 Number checks existence of cscope connection
141cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
142 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
143cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
144debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
145deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
146delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
147deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
148 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
149did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
150diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
151diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
152digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
153digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
154digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
155digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
156echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
157empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
158environ() Dict return environment variables
Sean Dewarb0efa492023-07-08 10:35:19 +0100159err_teapot([{expr}]) none give E418, or E503 if {expr} is |TRUE|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000160escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
161eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
162eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
163executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
164execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
165exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
166exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
167exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
168exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
169expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
170 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100171expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
172 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000173extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
174 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
175extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
176 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
177 List or Dictionary
178feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
179filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
180filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
181filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
182 remove items from {expr1} where
183 {expr2} is 0
184finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
185 String find directory {name} in {path}
186findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
187 String find file {name} in {path}
188flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
189flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
190 List flatten a copy of {list}
191float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
192floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
193fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
194fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
195fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
196foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
197foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
198foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
199foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
200foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
201foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +0100202fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) String get full command from {name}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000203funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
204 Funcref reference to function {name}
205function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
206 Funcref named reference to function {name}
207garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
208get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
209get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
210get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
211getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
212getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
213 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +0000214getbufoneline({buf}, {lnum}) String line {lnum} of buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000215getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
216 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +0000217getcellwidths() List get character cell width overrides
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000218getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
219getchar([expr]) Number or String
220 get one character from the user
221getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
222getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
223getcharsearch() Dict last character search
224getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100225getcmdcompltype() String return the type of the current
226 command-line completion
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000227getcmdline() String return the current command-line
228getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100229getcmdscreenpos() Number return cursor screen position in
230 command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000231getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
232getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
233getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
234 List list of cmdline completion matches
235getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
236getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
237getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
238getenv({name}) String return environment variable
239getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
240getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
241getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
242getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
243getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
244getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
245getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
246 List list of jump list items
247getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
248getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
249getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
250getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
251getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
252getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
253getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
Bram Moolenaar24dc19c2022-11-14 19:49:15 +0000254getmouseshape() String current mouse shape name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000255getpid() Number process ID of Vim
256getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
257getqflist() List list of quickfix items
258getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
259getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
260 String or List contents of a register
261getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
262getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +0100263getscriptinfo([{opts}]) List list of sourced scripts
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000264gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
265gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
266 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
267gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
268 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
269gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
270gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
271getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +0000272getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of Vim window
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000273getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
274getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
275getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
276 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
277glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
278 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
279glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
280globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
281 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
282has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
283has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
284haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
285 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
286 or |:tcd|
287hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
288 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
289histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
290histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
291histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
292histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
293hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
294hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
295hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
296hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
297hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
298iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
299indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
300index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
301 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +0100302indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]])
303 Number index in {object} where {expr} is true
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000304input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
305 String get input from the user
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +0100306inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000307 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
308inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
309inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
310inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
311inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
312insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
LemonBoyafe04662023-08-23 21:08:11 +0200313instanceof({object}, {class}) Number |TRUE| if {object} is an instance of {class}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000314interrupt() none interrupt script execution
315invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +0100316isabsolutepath({path}) Number |TRUE| if {path} is an absolute path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000317isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
318isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
319 (positive or negative)
320islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
321isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
322items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
323job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
324job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
325job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
326job_start({command} [, {options}])
327 Job start a job
328job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
329job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
330join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
331js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
332js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
333json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
334json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
335keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +0100336keytrans({string}) String translate internal keycodes to a form
337 that can be used by |:map|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000338len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
339libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
340libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
341line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
342line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
343lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
344list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
345list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
346listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
347 Number add a callback to listen to changes
348listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
349listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
350localtime() Number current time
351log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
352log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
353luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
354map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
355 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
356maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
357 String or Dict
358 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
359mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
360 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100361maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000362mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
363 like |map()| but creates a new List or
364 Dictionary
365mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
366match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
367 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
368matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
369 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
370matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
371 Number highlight positions with {group}
372matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
373matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
374matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
375 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
376matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
377 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
378matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
379 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
380matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
381 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
382matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
383 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
384matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
385 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
386max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
387menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
388min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +0000389mkdir({name} [, {flags} [, {prot}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000390 Number create directory {name}
391mode([expr]) String current editing mode
392mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
393nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
394nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
395or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
396pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
397perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
398popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
399popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
400popup_clear() none close all popup windows
401popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
402popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
403popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
404popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
405popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
Bram Moolenaarbdc09a12022-10-07 14:31:45 +0100406popup_findecho() Number get window ID of popup for `:echowin`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000407popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
408popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
409popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
410popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
411popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
412popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
413popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
414popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
415popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
416popup_notification({what}, {options})
417 Number create a notification popup window
418popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
419 none set options for popup window {id}
420popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
421popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
422pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
423prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
424printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
425prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
426prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
427prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
428prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
429prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
430prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
431 none add multiple text properties
432prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
433 none remove all text properties
434prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
435 Dict search for a text property
436prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
437prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
438 Number remove a text property
439prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
440prop_type_change({name}, {props})
441 none change an existing property type
442prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
443 none delete a property type
444prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
445 Dict get property type values
446prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
447pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
448pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
449py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
450pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
451pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
452rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
453range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
454 List items from {expr} to {max}
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +0100455readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]])
456 Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000457readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
458 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
459readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
460 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
461readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
462 List get list of lines from file {fname}
463reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
464 any reduce {object} using {func}
465reg_executing() String get the executing register name
466reg_recording() String get the recording register name
467reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
468reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
469reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
470remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
471 String send expression
472remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
473remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
474 Number check for reply string
475remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
476 String read reply string
477remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
478 String send key sequence
479remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
480remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
481 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
482remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
483 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
484remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
485rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +0100486repeat({expr}, {count}) List/Blob/String
487 repeat {expr} {count} times
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000488resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
Yegappan Lakshmanan03ff1c22023-05-06 14:08:21 +0100489reverse({obj}) List/Blob/String
490 reverse {obj}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000491round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
492rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
493screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
494screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
495screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
496screencol() Number current cursor column
497screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
498screenrow() Number current cursor row
499screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
500search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
501 Number search for {pattern}
502searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
503searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
504 Number search for variable declaration
505searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
506 Number search for other end of start/end pair
507searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
508 List search for other end of start/end pair
509searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
510 List search for {pattern}
511server2client({clientid}, {string})
512 Number send reply string
513serverlist() String get a list of available servers
514setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
515 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
516 {expr}
517setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
518 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
519setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
520setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
521setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +0100522setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) Number set command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000523setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
524setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
525setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
526setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
527setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
528setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
529 Number modify location list using {list}
530setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
531 Number modify specific location list props
532setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
533setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
534setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
535setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
536 Number modify specific quickfix list props
537setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
538settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
539settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
540 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
541 page {tabnr} to {val}
542settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
543 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
544setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
545sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
546shellescape({string} [, {special}])
547 String escape {string} for use as shell
548 command argument
549shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
550sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
551sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
552sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
553sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
554 List get a list of placed signs
555sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
556 Number jump to a sign
557sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
558 Number place a sign
559sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
560sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
561sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
562sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
563 Number unplace a sign
564sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
565simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
566sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
567sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
568slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
569 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000570sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
571 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000572sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
573sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
574 Number play an event sound
575sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
576 Number play sound file {path}
577sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
578soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
579spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
580spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
581 List spelling suggestions
582split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
583 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
584sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
585srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
586state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
587str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
588str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
589 ASCII/UTF-8 value
590str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
591 Number convert String to Number
592strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
593strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
594 String {len} characters of {str} at
595 character {start}
596strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
597strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
598strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
599strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
600stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
601 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
602string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
603strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
604strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
605 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
606 byte {start}
607strptime({format}, {timestring})
608 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
609strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
610 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
611strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +0100612strutf16len({string} [, {countcc}])
613 Number number of UTF-16 code units in {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000614strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
615submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
616 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
617substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
618 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
Bram Moolenaarc216a7a2022-12-05 13:50:55 +0000619swapfilelist() List swap files found in 'directory'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000620swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
621swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
622synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
623synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
624 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
625synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
626synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
627synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
628system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
629systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
630tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
631tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
632tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
633tagfiles() List tags files used
634taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
635tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
636tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
637tempname() String name for a temporary file
638term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
639 Number display difference between two dumps
640term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
641 Number displaying a screen dump
642term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
643 none dump terminal window contents
644term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
645term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
646term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
647term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
648term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
649term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
650term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
651term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
652term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
653term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
654term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
655term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
656term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
657term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
658term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
659 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
660term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
661term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
662term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
663term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
664 none set the size of a terminal
665term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
666term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
667terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
668test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
669 none make memory allocation fail
670test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
671test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
672test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
673test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
674test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000675test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000676test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
Christopher Plewright20b795e2022-12-20 20:01:58 +0000677test_mswin_event({event}, {args})
678 bool generate MS-Windows event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000679test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
680test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
681test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
682test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
683test_null_job() Job null value for testing
684test_null_list() List null value for testing
685test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
686test_null_string() String null value for testing
687test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
688test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
689test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000690test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
691test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
692test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
693test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
694test_void() any void value for testing
695timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
696timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
697timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
698 Number create a timer
699timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
700timer_stopall() none stop all timers
701tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
702toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
703tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
704 to chars in {tostr}
705trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
706 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
707trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
708type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
709typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
710undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
Devin J. Pohly5fee1112023-04-23 20:26:59 -0500711undotree([{buf}]) List undo file tree for buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000712uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
713 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +0100714utf16idx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc} [, {charidx}]])
715 Number UTF-16 index of byte {idx} in {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000716values({dict}) List values in {dict}
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +0200717virtcol({expr} [, {list} [, {winid}])
718 Number or List
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100719 screen column of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +0100720virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col})
721 Number byte index of a character on screen
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000722visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
723wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
724win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
725 String execute {command} in window {id}
726win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
727win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
728win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
729win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
730win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
731win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000732win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
733win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000734win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
735win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
736 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
737winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
738wincol() Number window column of the cursor
739windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
740winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
741winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
742winline() Number window line of the cursor
743winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
744winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
745winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
746winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
747winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
748wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
749writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
750 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
751xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
752
753==============================================================================
7542. Details *builtin-function-details*
755
756Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
757specific functionality.
758
759abs({expr}) *abs()*
760 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
761 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
762 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
763 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
764 Examples: >
765 echo abs(1.456)
766< 1.456 >
767 echo abs(-5.456)
768< 5.456 >
769 echo abs(-4)
770< 4
771
772 Can also be used as a |method|: >
773 Compute()->abs()
774
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000775
776acos({expr}) *acos()*
777 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
778 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
779 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100780 [-1, 1]. Otherwise acos() returns "nan".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000781 Examples: >
782 :echo acos(0)
783< 1.570796 >
784 :echo acos(-0.5)
785< 2.094395
786
787 Can also be used as a |method|: >
788 Compute()->acos()
789
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000790
791add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
792 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
793 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
794 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
795 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
796< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
797 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
798 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
799 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100800 Returns 1 if {object} is not a |List| or a |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000801
802 Can also be used as a |method|: >
803 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
804
805
806and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
807 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
808 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100809 Also see `or()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000810 Example: >
811 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
812< Can also be used as a |method|: >
813 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
814
815
816append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
817 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
818 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
819 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
820 the current buffer.
821 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
822 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
823 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
824 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000825 0 for success. When {text} is an empty list zero is returned,
826 no matter the value of {lnum}.
827 In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or negative number
828 results in an error. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000829 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
830 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
831
832< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
833 passed as the second argument: >
834 mylist->append(lnum)
835
836
837appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
838 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
839
840 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
841 |bufload()| if needed.
842
843 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
844
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000845 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
846 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
847 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
848 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000849
850 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
851 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
852
853 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
854 error message is given. Example: >
855 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000856< However, when {text} is an empty list then no error is given
857 for an invalid {lnum}, since {lnum} isn't actually used.
858
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000859 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
860 passed as the second argument: >
861 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
862
863
864argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
865 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
866 |arglist|.
867 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
868 window is used.
869 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
870 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
871 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
872 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
873
874 *argidx()*
875argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
876 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
877
878 *arglistid()*
879arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
880 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
881 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
882 global argument list. See |arglist|.
883 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
884
885 Without arguments use the current window.
886 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
887 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
888 page.
889 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
890
891 *argv()*
892argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
893 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
894 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
895 :let i = 0
896 :while i < argc()
897 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000898 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000899 : let i = i + 1
900 :endwhile
901< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
902 the whole |arglist| is returned.
903
904 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
905 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
906
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100907 Returns an empty string if {nr}th argument is not present in
908 the argument list. Returns an empty List if the {winid}
909 argument is invalid.
910
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000911asin({expr}) *asin()*
912 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
913 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
914 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
915 [-1, 1].
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100916 Returns "nan" if {expr} is outside the range [-1, 1]. Returns
917 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000918 Examples: >
919 :echo asin(0.8)
920< 0.927295 >
921 :echo asin(-0.5)
922< -0.523599
923
924 Can also be used as a |method|: >
925 Compute()->asin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000926
927
928assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
929
930
931
932atan({expr}) *atan()*
933 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
934 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
935 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100936 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000937 Examples: >
938 :echo atan(100)
939< 1.560797 >
940 :echo atan(-4.01)
941< -1.326405
942
943 Can also be used as a |method|: >
944 Compute()->atan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000945
946
947atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
948 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
949 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
950 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100951 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
952 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000953 Examples: >
954 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
955< -0.785398 >
956 :echo atan2(1, -1)
957< 2.356194
958
959 Can also be used as a |method|: >
960 Compute()->atan2(1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000961
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100962
963autocmd_add({acmds}) *autocmd_add()*
964 Adds a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
965
966 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
967 the following optional items:
968 bufnr buffer number to add a buffer-local autocmd.
969 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
970 item is ignored.
971 cmd Ex command to execute for this autocmd event
972 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100973 This can be either a String with a single
974 event name or a List of event names.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100975 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
976 If this group doesn't exist then it is
977 created. If not specified or empty, then the
978 default group is used.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100979 nested boolean flag, set to v:true to add a nested
980 autocmd. Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100981 once boolean flag, set to v:true to add an autocmd
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100982 which executes only once. Refer to
983 |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100984 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
985 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100986 present, then this item is ignored. This can
987 be a String with a single pattern or a List of
988 patterns.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100989 replace boolean flag, set to v:true to remove all the
990 commands associated with the specified autocmd
991 event and group and add the {cmd}. This is
992 useful to avoid adding the same command
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100993 multiple times for an autocmd event in a group.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100994
995 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure.
996 Examples: >
997 " Create a buffer-local autocmd for buffer 5
998 let acmd = {}
999 let acmd.group = 'MyGroup'
1000 let acmd.event = 'BufEnter'
1001 let acmd.bufnr = 5
1002 let acmd.cmd = 'call BufEnterFunc()'
1003 call autocmd_add([acmd])
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00001004<
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001005 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1006 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_add()
1007<
1008autocmd_delete({acmds}) *autocmd_delete()*
1009 Deletes a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
1010
1011 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
1012 the following optional items:
1013 bufnr buffer number to delete a buffer-local autocmd.
1014 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
1015 item is ignored.
1016 cmd Ex command for this autocmd event
1017 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
1018 If '*' then all the autocmd events in this
1019 group are deleted.
1020 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
1021 If not specified or empty, then the default
1022 group is used.
1023 nested set to v:true for a nested autocmd.
1024 Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
1025 once set to v:true for an autocmd which executes
1026 only once. Refer to |autocmd-once|.
1027 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
1028 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
1029 present, then this item is ignored.
1030
1031 If only {group} is specified in a {acmds} entry and {event},
1032 {pattern} and {cmd} are not specified, then that autocmd group
1033 is deleted.
1034
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001035 Returns |v:true| on success and |v:false| on failure.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001036 Examples: >
1037 " :autocmd! BufLeave *.vim
1038 let acmd = #{event: 'BufLeave', pattern: '*.vim'}
1039 call autocmd_delete([acmd]})
1040 " :autocmd! MyGroup1 BufLeave
1041 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup1', event: 'BufLeave'}
1042 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1043 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 BufEnter *.c
1044 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: 'BufEnter',
1045 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1046 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 * *.c
1047 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: '*',
1048 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1049 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1050 " :autocmd! MyGroup3
1051 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup3'}
1052 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1053<
1054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1055 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_delete()
1056
1057autocmd_get([{opts}]) *autocmd_get()*
1058 Returns a |List| of autocmds. If {opts} is not supplied, then
1059 returns the autocmds for all the events in all the groups.
1060
1061 The optional {opts} Dict argument supports the following
1062 items:
1063 group Autocmd group name. If specified, returns only
1064 the autocmds defined in this group. If the
1065 specified group doesn't exist, results in an
1066 error message. If set to an empty string,
1067 then the default autocmd group is used.
1068 event Autocmd event name. If specified, returns only
1069 the autocmds defined for this event. If set
1070 to "*", then returns autocmds for all the
1071 events. If the specified event doesn't exist,
1072 results in an error message.
1073 pattern Autocmd pattern. If specified, returns only
1074 the autocmds defined for this pattern.
1075 A combination of the above three times can be supplied in
1076 {opts}.
1077
1078 Each Dict in the returned List contains the following items:
1079 bufnr For buffer-local autocmds, buffer number where
1080 the autocmd is defined.
1081 cmd Command executed for this autocmd.
1082 event Autocmd event name.
1083 group Autocmd group name.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001084 nested Boolean flag, set to v:true for a nested
1085 autocmd. See |autocmd-nested|.
1086 once Boolean flag, set to v:true, if the autocmd
1087 will be executed only once. See |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001088 pattern Autocmd pattern. For a buffer-local
1089 autocmd, this will be of the form "<buffer=n>".
1090 If there are multiple commands for an autocmd event in a
1091 group, then separate items are returned for each command.
1092
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001093 Returns an empty List if an autocmd with the specified group
1094 or event or pattern is not found.
1095
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001096 Examples: >
1097 " :autocmd MyGroup
1098 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'Mygroup'})
1099 " :autocmd G BufUnload
1100 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'G', event: 'BufUnload'})
1101 " :autocmd G * *.ts
1102 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: '*', pattern: '*.ts'}
1103 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1104 " :autocmd Syntax
1105 echo autocmd_get(#{event: 'Syntax'})
1106 " :autocmd G BufEnter *.ts
1107 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: 'BufEnter',
1108 \ pattern: '*.ts'}
1109 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1110<
1111 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1112 Getopts()->autocmd_get()
1113<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001114balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
1115 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001116 not used for the List. Returns an empty string if balloon
1117 is not present.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001118
1119balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
1120 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
1121 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
1122 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
1123 split with |balloon_split()|.
1124 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
1125
1126 Example: >
1127 func GetBalloonContent()
1128 " ... initiate getting the content
1129 return ''
1130 endfunc
1131 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
1132
1133 func BalloonCallback(result)
1134 call balloon_show(a:result)
1135 endfunc
1136< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1137 GetText()->balloon_show()
1138<
1139 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
1140 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
1141 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
1142 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001143 empty string or a placeholder, e.g. "loading...".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001144
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001145 When showing a balloon is not possible then nothing happens,
1146 no error message is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001147 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
1148 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
1149
1150balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
1151 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
1152 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
1153 to show debugger output.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001154 Returns a |List| with the split lines. Returns an empty List
1155 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001156 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1157 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
1158
1159< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
1160 feature}
1161
1162blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
1163 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
1164 {blob}. Examples: >
1165 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
1166 blob2list(0z) returns []
1167< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
1168 opposite.
1169
1170 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1171 GetBlob()->blob2list()
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01001172<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001173 *browse()*
1174browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
1175 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
1176 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1177 The input fields are:
1178 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
1179 {title} title for the requester
1180 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1181 {default} default file name
1182 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
1183 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
1184
1185 *browsedir()*
1186browsedir({title}, {initdir})
1187 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
1188 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1189 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1190 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1191 to be used.
1192 The input fields are:
1193 {title} title for the requester
1194 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1195 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1196 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1197
1198bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001199 Add a buffer to the buffer list with name {name} (must be a
1200 String).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001201 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1202 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1203 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1204 buffer is always created.
1205 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1206 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1207 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1208 call bufload(bufnr)
1209 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001210< Returns 0 on error.
1211 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001212 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1213
1214bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1215 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1216 {buf} exists.
1217 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1218 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1219
1220 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1221 exactly. The name can be:
1222 - Relative to the current directory.
1223 - A full path.
1224 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1225 - A URL name.
1226 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1227 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1228 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1229 long name to be able to find them.
1230 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1231 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1232 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1233 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1234 file name.
1235
1236 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1237 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1238<
1239 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1240
1241buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1242 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1243 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1244 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1245
1246 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1247 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1248
1249bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1250 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1251 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1252 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001253 then there is no change. If the buffer is not related to a
Daniel Steinbergc2bd2052023-08-09 12:10:59 -04001254 file then no file is read (e.g., when 'buftype' is "nofile").
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001255 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1256 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1257 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1258
1259 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1260 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1261
1262bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1263 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1264 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1265 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1266
1267 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1268 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1269
1270bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1271 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1272 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1273 "[No Name]".
1274 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1275 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1276 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1277 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1278 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1279 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1280 match an empty string is returned.
1281 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1282 alternate buffer.
1283 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1284 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1285 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1286 pattern.
1287 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1288 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1289 buffers are searched for.
1290 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1291 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1292 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1293< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1294 echo bufnr->bufname()
1295
1296< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1297 string is returned. >
1298 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1299 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1300 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1301 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1302< *buffer_name()*
1303 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1304
1305 *bufnr()*
1306bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1307 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1308 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1309 above.
1310
1311 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1312 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1313 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1314 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1315< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1316 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1317
1318 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1319 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1320< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1321 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1322 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1323 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1324
1325 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1326 echo bufref->bufnr()
1327<
1328 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1329 *last_buffer_nr()*
1330 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1331
1332bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1333 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1334 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1335 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1336 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1337
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001338 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001339<
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00001340 Only deals with the current tab page. See |win_findbuf()| for
1341 finding more.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001342
1343 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1344 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1345
1346bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1347 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1348 |window-ID|.
1349 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1350 is returned. Example: >
1351
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001352 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001353
1354< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1355 |:wincmd|.
1356
1357 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1358 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1359
1360byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1361 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1362 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1363 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1364 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1365 one.
1366 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1367
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001368 Returns -1 if the {byte} value is invalid.
1369
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001370 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1371 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1372
1373< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1374 feature}
1375
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001376byteidx({expr}, {nr} [, {utf16}]) *byteidx()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001377 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1378 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1379 zero.
1380 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1381 equal to {nr}.
1382 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1383 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1384 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1385 separately.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001386 When {utf16} is present and TRUE, {nr} is used as the UTF-16
1387 index in the String {expr} instead of as the character index.
1388 The UTF-16 index is the index in the string when it is encoded
1389 with 16-bit words. If the specified UTF-16 index is in the
1390 middle of a character (e.g. in a 4-byte character), then the
1391 byte index of the first byte in the character is returned.
1392 Refer to |string-offset-encoding| for more information.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001393 Example : >
1394 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1395< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1396 same: >
1397 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1398 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1399< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1400
1401 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1402 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1403 in bytes is returned.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001404 See |charidx()| and |utf16idx()| for getting the character and
1405 UTF-16 index respectively from the byte index.
1406 Examples: >
1407 echo byteidx('a😊😊', 2) returns 5
1408 echo byteidx('a😊😊', 2, 1) returns 1
1409 echo byteidx('a😊😊', 3, 1) returns 5
1410<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001411 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1412 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1413
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001414byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr} [, {utf16}]) *byteidxcomp()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001415 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1416 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001417 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001418 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1419 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1420 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1421< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1422 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1423 one byte).
1424 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1425 to a Unicode encoding.
1426
1427 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1428 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1429
1430call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1431 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1432 arguments.
1433 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1434 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1435 Returns the return value of the called function.
1436 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1437 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1438
1439 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1440 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1441
1442ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1443 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1444 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1445 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1446 Examples: >
1447 echo ceil(1.456)
1448< 2.0 >
1449 echo ceil(-5.456)
1450< -5.0 >
1451 echo ceil(4.0)
1452< 4.0
1453
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001454 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
1455
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1457 Compute()->ceil()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001458
1459
1460ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1461
1462
1463changenr() *changenr()*
1464 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1465 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1466 with the |:undo| command.
1467 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1468 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1469 one less than the number of the undone change.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001470 Returns 0 if the undo list is empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001471
1472char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001473 Return Number value of the first char in {string}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001474 Examples: >
1475 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1476 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1477< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1478 Example for "utf-8": >
1479 char2nr("á") returns 225
1480 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1481< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1482 A combining character is a separate character.
1483 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1484 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1485 let str = "ABC"
1486 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1487< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1488
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001489 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
1490
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001491 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1492 GetChar()->char2nr()
1493
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001494charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1495 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1496 The character class is one of:
1497 0 blank
1498 1 punctuation
1499 2 word character
1500 3 emoji
1501 other specific Unicode class
1502 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001503 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001504
1505
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001506charcol({expr} [, {winid}]) *charcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001507 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1508 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1509
1510 Example:
1511 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1512 charcol('.') returns 3
1513 col('.') returns 7
1514
1515< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1516 GetPos()->col()
1517<
1518 *charidx()*
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001519charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc} [, {utf16}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001520 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1521 The index of the first character is zero.
1522 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1523 equal to {idx}.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001524
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001525 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001526 are not counted separately, their byte length is added to the
1527 preceding base character.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001528 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1529 counted as separate characters.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001530
1531 When {utf16} is present and TRUE, {idx} is used as the UTF-16
1532 index in the String {expr} instead of as the byte index.
1533
Yegappan Lakshmanan577922b2023-06-08 17:09:45 +01001534 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if there are less
1535 than {idx} bytes. If there are exactly {idx} bytes the length
1536 of the string in characters is returned.
1537
1538 An error is given and -1 is returned if the first argument is
1539 not a string, the second argument is not a number or when the
1540 third argument is present and is not zero or one.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001541
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001542 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001543 from the character index and |utf16idx()| for getting the
1544 UTF-16 index from the character index.
1545 Refer to |string-offset-encoding| for more information.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001546 Examples: >
1547 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1548 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1549 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001550 echo charidx('a😊😊', 4, 0, 1) returns 2
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001551<
1552 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1553 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1554
1555chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1556 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1557 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1558 window:
1559 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1560 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1561 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1562 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1563 directory.
1564 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1565 {dir} must be a String.
1566 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1567 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1568 On failure, returns an empty string.
1569
1570 Example: >
1571 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1572 if save_dir != ""
1573 " ... do some work
1574 call chdir(save_dir)
1575 endif
1576
1577< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1578 GetDir()->chdir()
1579<
1580cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1581 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1582 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1583 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1584 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01001585 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001586 See |C-indenting|.
1587
1588 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1589 GetLnum()->cindent()
1590
1591clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1592 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1593 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1594 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1595 window ID instead of the current window.
1596
1597 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1598 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1599<
Bram Moolenaar10e8ff92023-06-10 21:40:39 +01001600col({expr} [, {winid}]) *col()*
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001601 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001602 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1603 . the cursor position
1604 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1605 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1606 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1607 returned)
1608 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1609 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1610 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1611 that it's updated right away.
1612 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1613 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1614 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1615 out of range then col() returns zero.
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001616 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
1617 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001618 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1619 |getpos()|.
1620 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1621 character position use |charcol()|.
1622 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1623 Examples: >
1624 col(".") column of cursor
1625 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1626 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001627 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001628< The first column is 1. Returns 0 if {expr} is invalid or when
1629 the window with ID {winid} is not found.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001630 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1631 buffer.
1632 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1633 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
Bram Moolenaar6ebe4f92022-10-28 20:47:54 +01001634 line. Also, when using a <Cmd> mapping the cursor isn't
1635 moved, this can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00001636 :imap <F2> <Cmd>echowin col(".")<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001637
1638< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1639 GetPos()->col()
1640<
1641
1642complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1643 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1644 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1645 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1646 or with an expression mapping.
1647 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1648 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1649 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1650 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1651 match.
1652 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1653 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1654 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1655 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1656 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1657 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1658 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1659 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1660 Example: >
1661 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1662
Bram Moolenaar10e8ff92023-06-10 21:40:39 +01001663 func ListMonths()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001664 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1665 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1666 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1667 return ''
1668 endfunc
1669< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1670 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1671
1672 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1673 second argument: >
1674 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1675
1676complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1677 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1678 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1679 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1680 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1681 the list.
1682 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1683 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1684
1685 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1686 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1687
1688complete_check() *complete_check()*
1689 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1690 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1691 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1692 zero otherwise.
1693 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1694 'completefunc' option.
1695
1696
1697complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1698 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1699 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1700 The items are:
1701 mode Current completion mode name string.
1702 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1703 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1704 See |pumvisible()|.
1705 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1706 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1707 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1708 See |complete-items|.
1709 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1710 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1711 typed text only, or the last completion after
1712 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1713 <Down> keys)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01001714 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENTED YET]
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001715
1716 *complete_info_mode*
1717 mode values are:
1718 "" Not in completion mode
1719 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1720 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1721 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1722 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1723 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1724 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1725 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1726 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1727 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1728 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1729 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1730 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1731 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1732 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1733 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1734 "eval" |complete()| completion
1735 "unknown" Other internal modes
1736
1737 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1738 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1739 {what} are silently ignored.
1740
1741 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1742 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1743 |CompleteChanged| event.
1744
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001745 Returns an empty |Dictionary| on error.
1746
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001747 Examples: >
1748 " Get all items
1749 call complete_info()
1750 " Get only 'mode'
1751 call complete_info(['mode'])
1752 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1753 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1754
1755< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1756 GetItems()->complete_info()
1757<
1758 *confirm()*
1759confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1760 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1761 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1762 choice this is 1.
1763 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1764 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1765
1766 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1767 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1768 used (and translated).
1769 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1770 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1771
1772 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1773 by '\n', e.g. >
1774 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1775< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1776 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1777 not need to be the first letter: >
1778 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1779< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1780 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1781
1782 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1783 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1784 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1785 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1786
1787 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1788 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1789 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1790 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1791 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1792 used.
1793
1794 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1795 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1796
1797 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001798 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001799 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001800 if choice == 0
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001801 echo "make up your mind!"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001802 elseif choice == 3
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001803 echo "tasteful"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001804 else
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001805 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001806 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001807< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1808 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1809 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1810 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1811 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1812 the horizontal layout is always used.
1813
1814 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1815 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1816<
1817 *copy()*
1818copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1819 different from using {expr} directly.
1820 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1821 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1822 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1823 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1824 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1825 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1826 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1827 mylist->copy()
1828
1829cos({expr}) *cos()*
1830 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1831 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001832 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001833 Examples: >
1834 :echo cos(100)
1835< 0.862319 >
1836 :echo cos(-4.01)
1837< -0.646043
1838
1839 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1840 Compute()->cos()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001841
1842
1843cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1844 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1845 [1, inf].
1846 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001847 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001848 Examples: >
1849 :echo cosh(0.5)
1850< 1.127626 >
1851 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1852< -1.127626
1853
1854 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1855 Compute()->cosh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001856
1857
1858count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1859 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1860 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1861
1862 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1863 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1864
1865 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1866
1867 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1868 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1869 {expr} is an empty string.
1870
1871 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1872 mylist->count(val)
1873<
1874 *cscope_connection()*
1875cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1876 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1877 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1878 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1879 if there are no cscope connections;
1880 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1881
1882 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1883 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1884
1885 {num} Description of existence check
1886 ----- ------------------------------
1887 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1888 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1889 {dbpath}.
1890 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1891 {dbpath}.
1892 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1893 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1894 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1895 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1896
1897 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1898
1899 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1900
1901 # pid database name prepend path
1902 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1903<
1904 Invocation Return Val ~
1905 ---------- ---------- >
1906 cscope_connection() 1
1907 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1908 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1909 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1910 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1911 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1912 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1913 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1914<
1915cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1916cursor({list})
1917 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1918 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1919
1920 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1921 with two, three or four item:
1922 [{lnum}, {col}]
1923 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1924 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1925 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1926 but without the first item.
1927
Bram Moolenaar10e8ff92023-06-10 21:40:39 +01001928 To position the cursor using {col} as the character count, use
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001929 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1930
1931 Does not change the jumplist.
Bram Moolenaar7c6cd442022-10-11 21:54:04 +01001932 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|, except that if {lnum} is
1933 zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001934 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1935 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001936 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1937 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1938 line.
1939 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1940 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1941 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1942
1943 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1944 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1945 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1946 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1947
1948 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1949 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1950
1951debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1952 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1953 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1954 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1955 {only available on MS-Windows}
1956
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001957 Returns |TRUE| if successfully interrupted the program.
1958 Otherwise returns |FALSE|.
1959
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001960 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1961 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1962
1963deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1964 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1965 different from using {expr} directly.
1966 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1967 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1968 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1969 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1970 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1971 the original |List|.
1972 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1973
1974 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1975 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1976 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1977 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1978 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1979 *E724*
1980 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1981 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1982 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1983 Also see |copy()|.
1984
1985 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1986 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1987
1988delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1989 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001990 name {fname}.
1991
1992 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1993 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001994
1995 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1996 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1997
1998 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1999 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
2000 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
2001 that is being used.
2002
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002003 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
2004 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
2005 or partly failed.
2006
2007 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
2008 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
2009 |deletebufline()|.
2010
2011 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2012 GetName()->delete()
2013
2014deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
2015 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
2016 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
2017 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
2018
2019 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
2020 |bufload()| if needed.
2021
2022 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2023
2024 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
2025 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
2026 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
2027
2028 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2029 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
2030<
2031 *did_filetype()*
2032did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
2033 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
2034 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
2035 that detect the file type. |FileType|
2036 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
2037 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
2038 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
2039 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
2040 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
2041 file.
2042
2043diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
2044 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
2045 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
2046 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
2047 display but don't exist in the buffer.
2048 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2049 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2050 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
2051
2052 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2053 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
2054
2055diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
2056 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
2057 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
2058 diff change zero is returned.
2059 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2060 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2061 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
2062 line.
2063 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
2064 syntax information about the highlighting.
2065
2066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2067 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
2068<
2069
2070digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
2071 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
2072 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
2073 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
2074 is given and an empty string is returned.
2075
2076 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2077 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
2078 available, it might fail.
2079
2080 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
2081
2082 Examples: >
2083 " Get a built-in digraph
2084 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
2085
2086 " Get a user-defined digraph
2087 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
2088 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
2089<
2090 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2091 GetChars()->digraph_get()
2092<
2093 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2094 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2095 display an error message.
2096
2097
2098digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
2099 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
2100 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
2101 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
2102
2103 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2104 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
2105 available, it might fail.
2106
2107 Also see |digraph_get()|.
2108
2109 Examples: >
2110 " Get user-defined digraphs
2111 :echo digraph_getlist()
2112
2113 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
2114 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
2115<
2116 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2117 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
2118<
2119 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2120 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2121 display an error message.
2122
2123
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002124digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002125 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
2126 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002127 encoded character. *E1215*
2128 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
2129 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
2130 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002131
2132 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
2133 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
2134
2135 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
2136 |digraph_setlist()|.
2137
2138 Example: >
2139 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
2140<
2141 Can be used as a |method|: >
2142 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
2143<
2144 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2145 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2146 display an error message.
2147
2148
2149digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
2150 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
2151 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
2152 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002153 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002154 Example: >
2155 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
2156<
2157 It is similar to the following: >
2158 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
2159 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
2160 endfor
2161< Except that the function returns after the first error,
2162 following digraphs will not be added.
2163
2164 Can be used as a |method|: >
2165 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
2166<
2167 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2168 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2169 display an error message.
2170
2171
2172echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
2173 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
2174 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
2175 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
2176 call echoraw(&t_TE)
2177< and to enable it again: >
2178 call echoraw(&t_TI)
2179< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
2180
2181
2182empty({expr}) *empty()*
2183 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
2184 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
2185 items.
2186 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
2187 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
2188 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
2189 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
2190 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
2191 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
2192
2193 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
2194 length with zero.
2195
2196 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2197 mylist->empty()
2198
2199environ() *environ()*
2200 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
2201 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
2202 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
2203< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
2204 use this: >
2205 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
2206
Bram Moolenaar416bd912023-07-07 23:19:18 +01002207
2208err_teapot([{expr}]) *err_teapot()*
2209 Produce an error with number 418, needed for implementation of
2210 RFC 2325.
2211 If {expr} is present and it is TRUE error 503 is given,
2212 indicating that coffee is temporarily not available.
2213 If {expr} is present it must be a String.
2214
2215
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002216escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
2217 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
2218 backslash. Example: >
2219 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
2220< results in: >
2221 c:\\program\ files\\vim
2222< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
2223
2224 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2225 GetText()->escape(' \')
2226<
2227 *eval()*
2228eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
2229 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
2230 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
2231 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
2232 functions.
2233
2234 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2235 argv->join()->eval()
2236
2237eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2238 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2239 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2240 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2241 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2242
2243executable({expr}) *executable()*
2244 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2245 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2246 arguments.
2247 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2248 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2249 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2250 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2251 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2252 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2253 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2254 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2255 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2256 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2257 directory, not if it's really executable.
2258 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
Yasuhiro Matsumoto05cf63e2022-05-03 11:02:28 +01002259 normally found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2260 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|. This can be
2261 disabled by setting the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath
2262 environment variable. *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002263 The result is a Number:
2264 1 exists
2265 0 does not exist
2266 -1 not implemented on this system
2267 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2268
2269 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2270 GetCommand()->executable()
2271
2272execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2273 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2274 string.
2275 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2276 lines are executed one by one.
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01002277 This is more or less equivalent to: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002278 redir => var
2279 {command}
2280 redir END
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01002281< Except that line continuation in {command} is not recognized.
2282
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002283 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2284 "" no `:silent` used
2285 "silent" `:silent` used
2286 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2287 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2288 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2289 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2290 *E930*
2291 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2292
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01002293 To get a list of lines use `split()` on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002294 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002295
2296< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2297 use `win_execute()`.
2298
2299 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2300 included in the output of the higher level call.
2301
2302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2303 GetCommand()->execute()
2304
2305exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2306 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2307 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2308 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2309 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2310 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2311< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2312 an empty string is returned.
2313
2314 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2315 GetCommand()->exepath()
2316<
2317 *exists()*
2318exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2319 zero otherwise.
2320
2321 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2322 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2323 at compile time.
2324
2325 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2326 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2327
2328 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002329 varname internal variable (see
2330 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2331 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2332 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002333 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002334 Does not work for local variables in a
2335 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002336 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2337 script, since it can be used as a
2338 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002339 Beware that evaluating an index may
2340 cause an error message for an invalid
2341 expression. E.g.: >
2342 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2343 :echo exists("l[5]")
2344< 0 >
2345 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2346< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2347 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002348 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2349 not if it really works)
2350 +option-name Vim option that works.
2351 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2352 done by comparing with an empty
2353 string)
2354 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2355 or user defined function (see
2356 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2357 Also works for a variable that is a
2358 Funcref.
2359 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2360 implemented; to be used to check if
2361 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002362 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2363 command or command modifier |:command|.
2364 Returns:
2365 1 for match with start of a command
2366 2 full match with a command
2367 3 matches several user commands
2368 To check for a supported command
2369 always check the return value to be 2.
2370 :2match The |:2match| command.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01002371 :3match The |:3match| command (but you
2372 probably should not use it, it is
2373 reserved for internal usage)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002374 #event autocommand defined for this event
2375 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2376 pattern (the pattern is taken
2377 literally and compared to the
2378 autocommand patterns character by
2379 character)
2380 #group autocommand group exists
2381 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2382 event.
2383 #group#event#pattern
2384 autocommand defined for this group,
2385 event and pattern.
2386 ##event autocommand for this event is
2387 supported.
2388
2389 Examples: >
2390 exists("&shortname")
2391 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2392 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002393 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2394 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002395 exists("bufcount")
2396 exists(":Make")
2397 exists("#CursorHold")
2398 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2399 exists("#filetypeindent")
2400 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2401 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2402 exists("##ColorScheme")
2403< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2404 name.
2405 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002406 a few cases this is ignored. That may become stricter in the
2407 future, thus don't count on it!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002408 Working example: >
2409 exists(":make")
2410< NOT working example: >
2411 exists(":make install")
2412
2413< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2414 variable itself. For example: >
2415 exists(bufcount)
2416< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2417 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2418
2419 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2420 Varname()->exists()
2421<
2422
2423exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2424 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2425 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2426 give an error: >
2427 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2428 ThatFunction('works')
2429 endif
2430< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2431 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2432
2433 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2434 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2435 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2436
2437
2438exp({expr}) *exp()*
2439 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2440 [0, inf].
2441 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002442 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002443 Examples: >
2444 :echo exp(2)
2445< 7.389056 >
2446 :echo exp(-1)
2447< 0.367879
2448
2449 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2450 Compute()->exp()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002451
2452
2453expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2454 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2455 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2456
2457 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2458 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2459 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2460 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2461 file name contains a space]
2462
2463 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2464 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2465 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2466
2467 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2468 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2469 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2470
2471 % current file name
2472 # alternate file name
2473 #n alternate file name n
2474 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2475 <afile> autocmd file name
2476 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2477 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2478 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2479 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2480 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2481 line number
2482 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2483 a function
2484 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2485 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002486 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2487 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002488 <stack> call stack
2489 <cword> word under the cursor
2490 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2491 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2492 message |server2client()|
2493 Modifiers:
2494 :p expand to full path
2495 :h head (last path component removed)
2496 :t tail (last path component only)
2497 :r root (one extension removed)
2498 :e extension only
2499
2500 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002501 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002502< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2503 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2504 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2505< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002506 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002507< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2508 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2509 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2510 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2511 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2512<
2513 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2514 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2515 to modify normal file names.
2516
2517 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2518 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2519 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2520 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002521 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2522 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2523 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002524
2525 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2526 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2527 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2528 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2529 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2530 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2531 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2532 :echo expand("**/README")
2533<
2534 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2535 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2536 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2537 |expr-env-expand|.
2538 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2539 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2540 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2541 "$FOOBAR".
2542
2543 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2544 getting the raw output of an external command.
2545
2546 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2547 Getpattern()->expand()
2548
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002549expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002550 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2551 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2552 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2553 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2554 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002555
2556 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2557 argument:
2558 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2559 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2560 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2561
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002562 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2563 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002564
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002565 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002566 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002567 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2568 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2569<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002570 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002571 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2572<
2573extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2574 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2575 |Dictionaries|.
2576
2577 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2578 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2579 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2580 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2581 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2582 Examples: >
2583 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2584 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2585< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2586 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2587 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2588 (where N is the original length of the List).
2589 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2590 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2591 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2592<
2593 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2594 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2595 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2596 used to decide what to do:
2597 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2598 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2599 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2600 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2601
2602 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2603 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2604 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2605 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2606 fails.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002607 Returns {expr1}. Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002608
2609 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2610 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2611
2612
2613extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2614 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2615 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
Bram Moolenaardd60c362023-02-27 15:49:53 +00002616 unchanged.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002617
2618
2619feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2620 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2621 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2622
2623 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2624 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2625 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2626 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2627 characters from a mapping.
2628
2629 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2630 {string}.
2631
2632 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2633 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2634 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2635 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2636 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2637 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2638
2639 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2640 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2641 keys are remapped.
2642 'n' Do not remap keys.
2643 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2644 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2645 opening folds, etc.
2646 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2647 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2648 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2649 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2650 the internal "got_int" flag.
2651 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2652 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2653 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2654 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2655 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2656 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2657 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2658 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2659 script continues.
2660 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2661 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2662 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002663 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2664 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaard899e512022-05-07 21:54:03 +01002665 etc. Note that if the string being fed sets a script
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002666 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002667 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2668 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2669 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2670
2671 Return value is always 0.
2672
2673 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2674 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2675
2676filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2677 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2678 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2679 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2680 expression, which is used as a String.
2681 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2682 |glob()|.
2683 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2684 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2685 0
2686 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2687 1
2688
2689< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2690 GetName()->filereadable()
2691< *file_readable()*
2692 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2693
2694
2695filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2696 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2697 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2698 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2699 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2700
2701 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2702 GetName()->filewritable()
2703
2704
2705filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2706 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2707 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2708 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2709 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002710 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002711
2712 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2713
2714 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2715 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2716 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2717 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2718 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2719 current character.
2720 Examples: >
2721 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2722< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2723 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2724< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2725 call filter(var, 0)
2726< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2727
2728 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2729 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2730 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2731
2732 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2733 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2734 2. the value of the current item.
2735 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2736 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2737 func Odd(idx, val)
2738 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2739 endfunc
2740 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002741< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2742 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2743< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002744 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2745< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2746 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2747<
2748 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2749 Other values will result in a type error.
2750
2751 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2752 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2753 first: >
2754 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2755
2756< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002757 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002758 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2759 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2760 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2761 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2762
2763 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2764 mylist->filter(expr2)
2765
2766finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2767 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2768 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2769 for the syntax of {path}.
2770
2771 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2772 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2773 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2774 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2775
2776 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2777 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2778 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2779
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002780 Returns an empty string if the directory is not found.
2781
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002782 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002783
2784 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2785 GetName()->finddir()
2786
2787findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2788 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2789 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2790 Example: >
2791 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2792< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2793 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2794
2795 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2796 GetName()->findfile()
2797
2798flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2799 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2800 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2801 a very large number.
2802 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2803 not want that.
2804 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002805 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002806 *E900*
2807 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2808 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2809 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2810
2811 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2812
2813 Example: >
2814 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2815< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2816 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2817< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2818
2819 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2820 mylist->flatten()
2821<
2822flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2823 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2824
2825
2826float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2827 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2828 decimal point.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00002829 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002830 Returns 0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002831 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2832 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2833 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2834 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2835 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2836 Examples: >
2837 echo float2nr(3.95)
2838< 3 >
2839 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2840< -23 >
2841 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2842< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2843 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2844< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2845 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2846< 0
2847
2848 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2849 Compute()->float2nr()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002850
2851
2852floor({expr}) *floor()*
2853 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2854 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2855 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002856 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002857 Examples: >
2858 echo floor(1.856)
2859< 1.0 >
2860 echo floor(-5.456)
2861< -6.0 >
2862 echo floor(4.0)
2863< 4.0
2864
2865 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2866 Compute()->floor()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002867
2868
2869fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2870 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2871 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2872 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2873 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2874 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2875 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2876 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002877 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
2878 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002879 Examples: >
2880 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2881< 0.13 >
2882 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2883< -0.13
2884
2885 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2886 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002887
2888
2889fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2890 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2891 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2892 are escaped with a backslash.
2893 For most systems the characters escaped are
2894 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2895 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2896 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2897 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002898 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002899 Example: >
2900 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002901 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002902< results in executing: >
2903 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2904<
2905 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2906 GetName()->fnameescape()
2907
2908fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2909 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2910 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2911 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2912 Example: >
2913 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2914< results in: >
Bram Moolenaard799daa2022-06-20 11:17:32 +01002915 /home/user/vim/vim/src
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002916< If {mods} is empty or an unsupported modifier is used then
2917 {fname} is returned.
Bram Moolenaar5ed11532022-07-06 13:18:11 +01002918 When {fname} is empty then with {mods} ":h" returns ".", so
2919 that `:cd` can be used with it. This is different from
2920 expand('%:h') without a buffer name, which returns an empty
2921 string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002922 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2923 |expand()| first then.
2924
2925 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2926 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2927
2928foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2929 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2930 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2931 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2932 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2933 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2934
2935 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2936 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2937
2938foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2939 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2940 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2941 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2942 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2943 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2944
2945 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2946 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2947
2948foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2949 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2950 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2951 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2952 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2953 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2954 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2955 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2956 previous line is usually available.
2957 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2958 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2959
2960 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2961 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2962<
2963 *foldtext()*
2964foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2965 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2966 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2967 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2968 The returned string looks like this: >
2969 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2970< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2971 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2972 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2973 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2974 'commentstring' options is removed.
2975 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2976 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2977 setting.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002978 Returns an empty string when there is no fold.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002979 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2980
2981foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2982 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2983 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2984 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2985 returned.
2986 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2987 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2988 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2989 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2990
2991
2992 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2993 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2994<
2995 *foreground()*
2996foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2997 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2998 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2999 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
3000 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01003001 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003002 Win32 console version}
3003
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01003004fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) *fullcommand()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003005 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
3006 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
3007
3008 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
3009 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01003010 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist, if it's
3011 ambiguous (for user-defined commands) or cannot be shortened
3012 this way. |vim9-no-shorten|
3013
3014 Without the {vim9} argument uses the current script version.
3015 If {vim9} is present and FALSE then legacy script rules are
3016 used. When {vim9} is present and TRUE then Vim9 rules are
3017 used, e.g. "en" is not a short form of "endif".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003018
3019 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
3020 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
3021
3022 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3023 GetName()->fullcommand()
3024<
3025 *funcref()*
3026funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
3027 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
3028 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
3029 function {name} is redefined later.
3030
3031 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00003032 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
3033 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
3034 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
3035 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003036 Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003037
3038 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3039 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
3040<
Dominique Pellee764d1b2023-03-12 21:20:59 +00003041 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E923*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003042function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
3043 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
3044 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
3045 internal function.
3046
3047 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
3048 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
3049 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
3050 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
3051 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
3052<
3053 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
3054 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
3055 same function.
3056
3057 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
3058 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
3059 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
3060
3061 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
3062 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
3063 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3064 ...
3065 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
3066 ...
3067 call Partial('name')
3068< Invokes the function as with: >
3069 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3070
3071< With a |method|: >
3072 func Callback(one, two, three)
3073 ...
3074 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
3075 ...
3076 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
3077< Invokes the function as with: >
3078 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
3079
3080< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
3081 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
3082 arguments. Example: >
3083 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003084 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003085 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
3086 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003087 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003088 call Func2('name')
3089< Invokes the function as with: >
3090 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3091
3092< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
3093 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
3094 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003095 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003096 endfunction
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003097 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003098 let context = {"name": "example"}
3099 let Func = function('Callback', context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003100 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003101 call Func() " will echo: called for example
3102< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003103 arguments, these two are equivalent, if Callback() is defined
3104 as context.Callback(): >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003105 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3106 let Func = context.Callback
3107
3108< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
3109 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003110 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003111 let context = {"name": "example"}
3112 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003113 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003114 call Func(500)
3115< Invokes the function as with: >
3116 call context.Callback('one', 500)
3117<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003118 Returns 0 on error.
3119
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003120 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3121 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
3122
3123
3124garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
3125 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
3126 that have circular references.
3127
3128 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
3129 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
3130 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
3131 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
3132 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
3133 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
3134 for a long time.
3135
3136 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
3137 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
3138 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
3139
3140 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
3141 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
3142 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
3143 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
3144
3145get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
3146 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
3147 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
3148 omitted.
3149 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3150 mylist->get(idx)
3151get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
3152 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
3153 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
3154 omitted.
3155 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3156 myblob->get(idx)
3157get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
3158 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
3159 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
3160 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
3161 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
3162< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
3163 'default' when it does not exist.
3164 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3165 mydict->get(key)
3166get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00003167 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003168 {what} are:
3169 "name" The function name
3170 "func" The function
3171 "dict" The dictionary
3172 "args" The list with arguments
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003173 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003174 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3175 myfunc->get(what)
3176<
3177 *getbufinfo()*
3178getbufinfo([{buf}])
3179getbufinfo([{dict}])
3180 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
3181
3182 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
3183 returned.
3184
3185 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
3186 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
3187 be specified in {dict}:
3188 buflisted include only listed buffers.
3189 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
3190 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
3191
3192 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
3193 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
3194 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
3195 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
3196
3197 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
3198 entries:
3199 bufnr Buffer number.
3200 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
3201 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
3202 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
3203 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
3204 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
3205 last used.
3206 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
3207 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
3208 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
3209 opened in the current window.
3210 Only valid if the buffer has been
3211 displayed in the window in the past.
3212 If you want the line number of the
3213 last known cursor position in a given
3214 window, use |line()|: >
3215 :echo line('.', {winid})
3216<
3217 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
3218 valid when loaded)
3219 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
3220 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
3221 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
3222 Each list item is a dictionary with
3223 the following fields:
3224 id sign identifier
3225 lnum line number
3226 name sign name
3227 variables A reference to the dictionary with
3228 buffer-local variables.
3229 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
3230 buffer
3231 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
3232 display this buffer
3233
3234 Examples: >
3235 for buf in getbufinfo()
3236 echo buf.name
3237 endfor
3238 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
3239 if buf.changed
3240 ....
3241 endif
3242 endfor
3243<
3244 To get buffer-local options use: >
3245 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
3246<
3247 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3248 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
3249<
3250
3251 *getbufline()*
3252getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
3253 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
3254 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003255 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned. See
3256 `getbufoneline()` for only getting the line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003257
3258 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3259
3260 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3261 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3262
3263 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3264 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3265
3266 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3267 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3268 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3269 returned.
3270
3271 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3272 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3273
3274 Example: >
3275 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3276
3277< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3278 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003279<
3280 *getbufoneline()*
3281getbufoneline({buf}, {lnum})
3282 Just like `getbufline()` but only get one line and return it
3283 as a string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003284
3285getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3286 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3287 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3288 must be used.
3289 The {varname} argument is a string.
3290 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3291 buffer-local variables.
3292 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3293 the buffer-local options.
3294 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3295 a buffer-local option.
3296 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3297 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3298 window-local option.
3299 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3300 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3301 string is returned, there is no error message.
3302 Examples: >
3303 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003304 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003305
3306< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3307 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3308<
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +00003309getcellwidths() *getcellwidths()*
3310 Returns a |List| of cell widths of character ranges overridden
3311 by |setcellwidths()|. The format is equal to the argument of
3312 |setcellwidths()|. If no character ranges have their cell
3313 widths overridden, an empty List is returned.
3314
3315
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003316getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3317 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3318 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3319 exist, an empty list is returned.
3320
3321 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3322 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3323 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3324 entries:
3325 col column number
3326 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3327 lnum line number
3328 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3329 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3330 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3331
3332 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3333 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3334
3335getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3336 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3337 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3338 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3339 Return zero otherwise.
3340 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3341 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3342 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3343
3344 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3345 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01003346 result is a Number. Use |nr2char()| to convert it to a String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003347 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3348 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3349 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3350 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3351 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3352 that is not included in the character.
3353
3354 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3355 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3356 sequence.
3357
3358 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3359 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3360 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3361
3362 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3363
3364 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3365 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3366 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3367 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3368 ignored.
3369 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3370 let c = getchar()
3371 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003372 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003373 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003374 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003375 endif
3376<
3377 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3378 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3379 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3380
3381 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3382 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3383 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3384 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3385
3386 There is no mapping for the character.
3387 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3388 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3389 sequence. Examples: >
3390 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3391 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3392< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3393 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3394 :function FindChar()
3395 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3396 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3397 : normal l
3398 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3399 : break
3400 : endif
3401 : endwhile
3402 :endfunction
3403<
3404 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3405 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3406 another character: >
3407 :function GetKey()
3408 : let c = getchar()
3409 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3410 : let c = getchar()
3411 : endwhile
3412 : return c
3413 :endfunction
3414
3415getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3416 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3417 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3418 These values are added together:
3419 2 shift
3420 4 control
3421 8 alt (meta)
3422 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3423 32 mouse double click
3424 64 mouse triple click
3425 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3426 128 command (Macintosh only)
3427 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3428 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003429 without a modifier. Returns 0 if no modifiers are used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003430
3431 *getcharpos()*
3432getcharpos({expr})
3433 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3434 column number in the returned List is a character index
3435 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003436 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3437 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003438 of the last character.
3439
3440 Example:
3441 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3442 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3443 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3444<
3445 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3446 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3447
3448getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3449 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3450 with the following entries:
3451
3452 char character previously used for a character
3453 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3454 if no character search has been performed
3455 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3456 0 for backward
3457 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3458 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3459 character search
3460
3461 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3462 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3463 character search: >
3464 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3465 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3466< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3467
3468
3469getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3470 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3471 string.
3472 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3473 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3474 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3475 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3476 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3477 if no character is available.
3478 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3479 result is converted to a string.
3480
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003481getcmdcompltype() *getcmdcompltype()*
3482 Return the type of the current command-line completion.
3483 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
3484 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01003485 See |:command-completion| for the return string.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003486 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3487 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003488 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003489
3490getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3491 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3492 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3493 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3494 Example: >
3495 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003496< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and
3497 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003498 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3499 |inputsecret()|.
3500
3501getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3502 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3503 byte count. The first column is 1.
3504 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3505 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3506 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003507 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3508 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003509
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003510getcmdscreenpos() *getcmdscreenpos()*
3511 Return the screen position of the cursor in the command line
3512 as a byte count. The first column is 1.
3513 Instead of |getcmdpos()|, it adds the prompt position.
3514 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3515 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3516 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003517 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3518 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003519
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003520getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3521 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3522 are:
3523 : normal Ex command
3524 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3525 / forward search command
3526 ? backward search command
3527 @ |input()| command
3528 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3529 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3530 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3531 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3532 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3533 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3534
3535getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3536 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3537 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3538 when not in the command-line window.
3539
3540getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3541 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3542 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3543 types are supported:
3544
3545 arglist file names in argument list
3546 augroup autocmd groups
3547 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003548 behave |:behave| suboptions
3549 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003550 color color schemes
3551 command Ex command
3552 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3553 compiler compilers
3554 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
Shougo Matsushita92997dd2023-08-20 20:55:55 +02003555 custom,{func} custom completion, defined via {func}
3556 customlist,{func} custom completion, defined via {func}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003557 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3558 dir directory names
3559 environment environment variable names
3560 event autocommand events
3561 expression Vim expression
3562 file file and directory names
3563 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3564 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3565 function function name
3566 help help subjects
3567 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003568 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003569 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3570 mapclear buffer argument
3571 mapping mapping name
3572 menu menus
3573 messages |:messages| suboptions
3574 option options
3575 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
zeertzjq5c8771b2023-01-24 12:34:03 +00003576 runtime |:runtime| completion
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003577 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003578 shellcmd Shell command
3579 sign |:sign| suboptions
3580 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3581 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3582 tag tags
3583 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3584 user user names
3585 var user variables
3586
3587 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3588 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3589 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3590
3591 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3592 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3593 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3594
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003595 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3596 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003597 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3598 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3599 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3600 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003601
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003602 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3603 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3604 a ":call" command: >
3605 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3606<
3607 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3608 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3609
3610 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3611 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3612<
3613 *getcurpos()*
3614getcurpos([{winid}])
3615 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3616 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3617 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3618 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003619 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3620 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003621 |getpos()|.
3622 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3623 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3624 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3625
3626 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3627 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3628 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3629 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3630 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3631
3632 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3633 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3634 MoveTheCursorAround
3635 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3636< Note that this only works within the window. See
3637 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3638
3639 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3640 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3641<
3642 *getcursorcharpos()*
3643getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3644 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3645 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3646
3647 Example:
3648 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3649 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3650 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3651<
3652 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3653 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3654
3655< *getcwd()*
3656getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3657 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3658 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3659
3660 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3661 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3662 the |window-ID|.
3663 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3664 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3665
3666 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3667 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3668 the working directory of the tabpage.
3669 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3670 use the current tabpage.
3671 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3672 the current window.
3673 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3674
3675 Examples: >
3676 " Get the working directory of the current window
3677 :echo getcwd()
3678 :echo getcwd(0)
3679 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3680 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3681 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3682 " Get the global working directory
3683 :echo getcwd(-1)
3684 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3685 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3686 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3687 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3688
3689< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3690 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3691
3692getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3693 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3694 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3695 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3696
3697< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3698 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3699 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3700 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3701
3702 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3703 GetVarname()->getenv()
3704
3705getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3706 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3707 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3708 |hl-Normal|.
3709 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3710 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3711 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3712 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3713 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3714 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3715 function just after the GUI has started.
3716 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3717 a valid name does not work.
3718
3719getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3720 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3721 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3722 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3723 empty string is returned.
3724 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3725 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3726 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3727 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3728 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3729 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3730 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3731< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3732 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3733
3734 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3735 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3736<
3737 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3738
3739getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3740 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3741 given file {fname}.
3742 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3743 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3744 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3745 is returned.
3746
3747 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3748 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3749
3750getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3751 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3752 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3753 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3754 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3755 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3756
3757 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3758 GetFilename()->getftime()
3759
3760getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3761 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3762 file of the given file {fname}.
3763 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3764 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3765 results:
3766 Normal file "file"
3767 Directory "dir"
3768 Symbolic link "link"
3769 Block device "bdev"
3770 Character device "cdev"
3771 Socket "socket"
3772 FIFO "fifo"
3773 All other "other"
3774 Example: >
3775 getftype("/home")
3776< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3777 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3778 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3779 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3780
3781 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3782 GetFilename()->getftype()
3783
3784getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3785 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003786 active and |FALSE| otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003787 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3788
3789getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3790 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3791
3792 Without arguments use the current window.
3793 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3794 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3795 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003796 page. If {winnr} or {tabnr} is invalid, an empty list is
3797 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003798
3799 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3800 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3801 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3802 the following entries:
3803 bufnr buffer number
3804 col column number
3805 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3806 filename filename if available
3807 lnum line number
3808
3809 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3810 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3811
3812< *getline()*
3813getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3814 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3815 from the current buffer. Example: >
3816 getline(1)
3817< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3818 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3819 To get the line under the cursor: >
3820 getline(".")
3821< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3822 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3823
3824 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3825 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3826 including line {end}.
3827 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3828 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3829 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3830 Example: >
3831 :let start = line('.')
3832 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3833 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3834
3835< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3836 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3837
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003838< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()| and
3839 |getbufoneline()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003840
3841getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3842 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3843 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3844 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3845
3846 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3847 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3848 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3849
3850 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3851 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3852 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3853
3854 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3855 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3856
3857 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3858 from the location list. This field is
3859 applicable only when called from a
3860 location list window. See
3861 |location-list-file-window| for more
3862 details.
3863
3864 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3865 location list for the window {nr}.
3866 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3867
3868 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3869 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3870 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3871
3872
3873getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3874 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3875 about all the global marks. |mark|
3876
3877 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3878 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003879 see |bufname()|. If {buf} is invalid, an empty list is
3880 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003881
3882 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3883 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3884 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3885 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3886 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3887 file file name
3888
3889 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3890 mark.
3891
3892 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3893 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3894
3895getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3896 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3897 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3898 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3899 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3900 |getmatches()|.
3901 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003902 window ID instead of the current window. If {win} is invalid,
3903 an empty list is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003904 Example: >
3905 :echo getmatches()
3906< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3907 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3908 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3909 :let m = getmatches()
3910 :call clearmatches()
3911 :echo getmatches()
3912< [] >
3913 :call setmatches(m)
3914 :echo getmatches()
3915< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3916 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3917 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3918 :unlet m
3919<
3920getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3921 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3922 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3923 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3924 screenrow screen row
3925 screencol screen column
3926 winid Window ID of the click
3927 winrow row inside "winid"
3928 wincol column inside "winid"
3929 line text line inside "winid"
3930 column text column inside "winid"
3931 All numbers are 1-based.
3932
3933 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3934 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3935
3936 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3937 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3938 are zero.
3939
3940 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3941 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3942
3943 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3944
3945 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3946 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3947
Bram Moolenaar24dc19c2022-11-14 19:49:15 +00003948getmouseshape() *getmouseshape()*
3949 Returns the name of the currently showing mouse pointer.
3950 When the |+mouseshape| feature is not supported or the shape
3951 is unknown an empty string is returned.
3952 This function is mainly intended for testing.
3953
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003954 *getpid()*
3955getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3956 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3957 exits.
3958
3959 *getpos()*
3960getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3961 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3962 |getcurpos()|.
3963 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3964 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3965 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3966 is the buffer number of the mark.
3967 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3968 column is 1.
3969 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3970 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3971 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3972 character.
3973 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3974 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003975 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003976 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3977 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3978 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003979 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3980 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003981 If {expr} is invalid, returns a list with all zeros.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003982 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3983 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3984 ...
3985 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3986< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3987
3988 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3989 GetMark()->getpos()
3990
3991getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3992 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3993 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3994 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3995 bufname() to get the name
3996 module module name
3997 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3998 end_lnum
3999 end of line number if the item is multiline
4000 col column number (first column is 1)
4001 end_col end of column number if the item has range
4002 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
4003 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
4004 nr error number
4005 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
4006 text description of the error
4007 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
4008 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
Tom Praschanca6ac992023-08-11 23:26:12 +02004009 user_data
4010 custom data associated with the item, can be
4011 any type.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004012
4013 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
4014 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
4015 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
4016 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
4017 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
4018
4019 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
4020 do something with them: >
4021 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
4022 :for d in getqflist()
4023 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
4024 :endfor
4025<
4026 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
4027 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
4028 following string items are supported in {what}:
4029 changedtick get the total number of changes made
4030 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
4031 context get the |quickfix-context|
4032 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
4033 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
4034 value is used.
4035 id get information for the quickfix list with
4036 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
4037 current list or the list specified by "nr"
4038 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
4039 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
4040 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
4041 See |quickfix-index|
4042 items quickfix list entries
4043 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
4044 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
4045 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
4046 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
4047 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
4048 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
4049 the last quickfix list
4050 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4051 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
4052 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
4053 size number of entries in the quickfix list
4054 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
4055 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
4056 all all of the above quickfix properties
4057 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
4058 particular item, set it to zero.
4059 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
4060 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
4061 specified by "id" is used.
4062 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
4063 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
4064 contains the quickfix stack size.
4065 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
4066 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
4067 "items" with the list of entries.
4068
4069 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4070 changedtick total number of changes made to the
4071 list |quickfix-changedtick|
4072 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
4073 If not present, set to "".
4074 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
4075 present, set to 0.
4076 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
4077 present, set to 0.
4078 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
4079 an empty list.
4080 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
4081 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4082 window. If not present, set to 0.
4083 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
4084 present, set to 0.
4085 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
4086 to "".
4087 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
4088
4089 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
4090 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
4091 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
4092 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
4093<
4094getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
4095 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
4096 {regname}. Example: >
4097 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
4098< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
4099 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004100 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004101
4102 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
4103 register. (For use in maps.)
4104 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
4105 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
4106 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
4107
4108 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
4109 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
4110 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
4111 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
4112 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
4113 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
4114
4115 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4116 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4117 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4118
4119 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4120 GetRegname()->getreg()
4121
4122getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
4123 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
4124 Dictionary with the following entries:
4125 regcontents List of lines contained in register
4126 {regname}, like
4127 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
4128 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
4129 |getregtype()|.
4130 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
4131 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
4132 register.
4133 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
4134 single letter name of the register
4135 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
4136 For example, after deleting a line
4137 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
4138 which is the register that got the
4139 deleted text.
4140
4141 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
4142 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
4143 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4144 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4145 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
4146 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4147
4148 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4149 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
4150
4151getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
4152 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
4153 The value will be one of:
4154 "v" for |characterwise| text
4155 "V" for |linewise| text
4156 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
4157 "" for an empty or unknown register
4158 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
4159 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
4160 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
4161 |v:register| is used.
4162 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4163
4164 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4165 GetRegname()->getregtype()
4166
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01004167getscriptinfo([{opts}]) *getscriptinfo()*
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004168 Returns a |List| with information about all the sourced Vim
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004169 scripts in the order they were sourced, like what
4170 `:scriptnames` shows.
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004171
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004172 The optional Dict argument {opts} supports the following
4173 optional items:
4174 name Script name match pattern. If specified,
4175 and "sid" is not specified, information about
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01004176 scripts with a name that match the pattern
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004177 "name" are returned.
4178 sid Script ID |<SID>|. If specified, only
4179 information about the script with ID "sid" is
4180 returned and "name" is ignored.
4181
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004182 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following
4183 items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004184 autoload Set to TRUE for a script that was used with
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004185 `import autoload` but was not actually sourced
4186 yet (see |import-autoload|).
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004187 functions List of script-local function names defined in
4188 the script. Present only when a particular
4189 script is specified using the "sid" item in
4190 {opts}.
4191 name Vim script file name.
4192 sid Script ID |<SID>|.
4193 sourced Script ID of the actually sourced script that
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01004194 this script name links to, if any, otherwise
4195 zero
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004196 variables A dictionary with the script-local variables.
Bram Moolenaarf1dcd142022-12-31 15:30:45 +00004197 Present only when a particular script is
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004198 specified using the "sid" item in {opts}.
4199 Note that this is a copy, the value of
4200 script-local variables cannot be changed using
4201 this dictionary.
4202 version Vimscript version (|scriptversion|)
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004203
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004204 Examples: >
4205 :echo getscriptinfo({'name': 'myscript'})
4206 :echo getscriptinfo({'sid': 15}).variables
4207<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004208gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
4209 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
4210 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
4211 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
4212 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
4213 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
4214
4215 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4216 tabnr tab page number.
4217 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4218 tabpage-local variables
4219 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
4220
4221 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4222 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
4223
4224gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
4225 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
4226 {tabnr}. |t:var|
4227 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
4228 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4229 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
4230 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
4231 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
4232 string is returned, there is no error message.
4233
4234 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4235 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
4236
4237gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
4238 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
4239 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
4240 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4241 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
4242 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
4243 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
4244 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
4245 window-local option.
4246 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
4247 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
4248 use |getwinvar()|.
4249 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4250 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
4251 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
4252 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
4253 or buffer-local variable.
4254 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
4255 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
4256 Examples: >
4257 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004258 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004259<
4260 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
4261 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
4262
4263< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4264 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
4265
4266gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
4267 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
4268 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4269 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
4270 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
4271
4272 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4273 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
4274 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
4275 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
4276 items List of items in the stack. Each item
4277 is a dictionary containing the
4278 entries described below.
4279 length Number of entries in the stack.
4280
4281 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
4282 entries:
4283 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
4284 from cursor position before the tag jump.
4285 See |getpos()| for the format of the
4286 returned list.
4287 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
4288 multiple matching tags are found for a
4289 name.
4290 tagname name of the tag
4291
4292 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
4293
4294 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4295 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
4296
4297
4298gettext({text}) *gettext()*
4299 Translate String {text} if possible.
4300 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
4301 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
4302 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
4303 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
4304 called.
4305 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
4306 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
4307 strings.
4308
4309
4310getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
4311 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
4312
4313 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
4314 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
4315 exist the result is an empty list.
4316
4317 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
4318 tab pages is returned.
4319
4320 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4321 botline last complete displayed buffer line
4322 bufnr number of buffer in the window
4323 height window height (excluding winbar)
4324 loclist 1 if showing a location list
4325 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4326 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
4327 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4328 terminal 1 if a terminal window
4329 {only with the +terminal feature}
4330 tabnr tab page number
4331 topline first displayed buffer line
4332 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4333 window-local variables
4334 width window width
4335 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
4336 otherwise
4337 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
4338 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
4339 textoff number of columns occupied by any
4340 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
4341 number in front of the text
4342 winid |window-ID|
4343 winnr window number
4344 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
4345 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
4346
4347 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4348 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
4349
4350getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4351 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4352 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4353 [x-pos, y-pos]
4354 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4355 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4356 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4357 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4358 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4359 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4360 do some work in the meantime: >
4361 while 1
4362 let res = getwinpos(1)
4363 if res[0] >= 0
4364 break
4365 endif
4366 " Do some work here
4367 endwhile
4368<
4369
4370 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4371 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4372<
4373 *getwinposx()*
4374getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4375 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4376 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4377 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4378 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4379
4380 *getwinposy()*
4381getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4382 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4383 a timeout of 100 msec).
4384 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4385 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4386
4387getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4388 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4389 Examples: >
4390 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004391 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004392
4393< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4394 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4395<
4396glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4397 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4398 use of special characters.
4399
4400 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4401 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4402 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4403 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4404 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4405
4406 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4407 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4408 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4409 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4410 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4411
4412 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4413
4414 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4415 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4416
4417 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4418 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4419 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4420 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4421
4422 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4423 any external command. Example: >
4424 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4425 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4426< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4427 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4428
4429 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4430 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4431
4432 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4433 GetExpr()->glob()
4434
4435glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4436 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4437 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4438 is a file name. E.g. >
4439 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4440< This is equivalent to: >
4441 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4442< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4443 empty string.
4444 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4445 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4446
4447 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4448 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4449< *globpath()*
4450globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4451 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4452 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4453 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4454<
4455 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4456 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4457 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4458 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4459 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4460 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4461 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4462 error message.
4463
4464 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4465 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4466 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4467 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4468
4469 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4470 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4471 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4472 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4473 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4474 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4475<
4476 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4477
4478 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4479 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4480 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4481 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4482< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4483 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4484
4485 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4486 second argument: >
4487 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4488<
4489 *has()*
4490has({feature} [, {check}])
4491 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4492 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4493 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4494 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4495
4496 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4497 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4498 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4499 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4500 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4501 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4502 current Vim version.
4503
4504 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4505
4506 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4507 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4508 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4509 separate line: >
4510 if has('feature')
4511 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4512 endif
4513< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4514 would not be found.
4515
4516
4517has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4518 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
Bram Moolenaare8008642022-08-19 17:15:35 +01004519 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise.
4520 The {key} argument is a string. In |Vim9| script a number is
4521 also accepted (and converted to a string) but no other types.
4522 In legacy script the usual automatic conversion to string is
4523 done.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004524
4525 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4526 mydict->has_key(key)
4527
4528haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4529 The result is a Number:
4530 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4531 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4532 0 otherwise.
4533
4534 Without arguments use the current window.
4535 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4536 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4537 page.
4538 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4539 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4540 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4541 Examples: >
4542 if haslocaldir() == 1
4543 " window local directory case
4544 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4545 " tab-local directory case
4546 else
4547 " global directory case
4548 endif
4549
4550 " current window
4551 :echo haslocaldir()
4552 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4553 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4554 " window n in current tab page
4555 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4556 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4557 " window n in tab page m
4558 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4559 " tab page m
4560 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4561<
4562 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4563 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4564
4565hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4566 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4567 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4568 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4569 indicated by {mode}.
4570 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4571 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4572 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4573 Command-line mode.
4574 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4575 buffer are checked for a match.
4576 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4577 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4578 n Normal mode
4579 v Visual and Select mode
4580 x Visual mode
4581 s Select mode
4582 o Operator-pending mode
4583 i Insert mode
4584 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4585 c Command-line mode
4586 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4587
4588 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4589 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4590 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4591 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4592 :endif
4593< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4594 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4595
4596 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4597 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4598
4599histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4600 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4601 one of: *hist-names*
4602 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4603 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4604 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4605 "input" or "@" input line history
4606 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4607 empty the current or last used history
4608 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4609 character is sufficient.
4610 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4611 shifted to become the newest entry.
4612 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4613 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4614
4615 Example: >
4616 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4617 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4618< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4619
4620 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4621 second argument: >
4622 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4623
4624histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4625 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4626 for the possible values of {history}.
4627
4628 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4629 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4630 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4631 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4632 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4633 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4634 be removed if it exists.
4635
4636 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4637 is returned.
4638
4639 Examples:
4640 Clear expression register history: >
4641 :call histdel("expr")
4642<
4643 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4644 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4645<
4646 The following three are equivalent: >
4647 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4648 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004649 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004650<
4651 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4652 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4653 :call histdel("search", -1)
4654 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4655<
4656 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4657 GetHistory()->histdel()
4658
4659histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4660 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4661 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4662 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4663 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4664 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4665
4666 Examples:
4667 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004668 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004669
4670< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4671 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4672 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4673<
4674 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4675 GetHistory()->histget()
4676
4677histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4678 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4679 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4680 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4681
4682 Example: >
4683 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4684
4685< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4686 GetHistory()->histnr()
4687<
4688hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4689 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4690 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4691 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4692 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4693 item.
4694 *highlight_exists()*
4695 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4696
4697 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4698 GetName()->hlexists()
4699<
4700hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4701 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4702 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4703 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4704 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4705
4706 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4707 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4708 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4709 resolved highlight group are returned.
4710
4711 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4712 following items:
4713 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4714 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4715 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4716 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4717 ctermbg cterm background color.
4718 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4719 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4720 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4721 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4722 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4723 group link is a default link. See
4724 |highlight-default|.
4725 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4726 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4727 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4728 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4729 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4730 id highlight group ID.
4731 linksto linked highlight group name.
4732 See |:highlight-link|.
4733 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4734 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4735 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4736 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4737
4738 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4739 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4740 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4741 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4742
4743 Example(s): >
4744 :echo hlget()
4745 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4746 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4747<
4748 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4749 GetName()->hlget()
4750<
4751hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4752 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4753 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4754 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4755 supported items in this dictionary.
4756
4757 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4758 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4759
4760 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4761 a link for an existing highlight group
4762 with attributes.
4763
4764 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4765 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4766 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4767 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4768 modified.
4769
4770 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4771 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4772 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4773 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4774
4775 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4776 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4777
4778 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4779
4780 Example(s): >
4781 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4782 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4783 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4784 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4785 :let l = hlget()
4786 :call hlset(l)
4787 " clear the Search highlight group
4788 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4789 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4790 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4791 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4792 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4793 " remove the MyHlg group link
4794 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4795 " clear the attributes and a link
4796 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4797 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4798<
4799 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4800 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4801<
4802 *hlID()*
4803hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4804 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4805 zero is returned.
4806 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4807 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4808 "Comment" group: >
4809 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4810< *highlightID()*
4811 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4812
4813 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4814 GetName()->hlID()
4815
4816hostname() *hostname()*
4817 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4818 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4819 256 characters long are truncated.
4820
4821iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4822 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4823 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4824 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4825 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4826 are replaced with "?".
4827 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4828 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4829 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4830 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4831 can be done.
4832 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4833 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4834 UTF-8 and use: >
4835 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4836< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4837 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4838 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4839
4840 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4841 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4842<
4843 *indent()*
4844indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4845 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4846 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4847 |getline()|.
4848 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4849 error is given.
4850
4851 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4852 GetLnum()->indent()
4853
4854index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004855 Find {expr} in {object} and return its index. See
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004856 |indexof()| for using a lambda to select the item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004857
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004858 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4859 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4860 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4861 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004862 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case matters as indicated by
4863 the {ic} argument.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004864
4865 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4866 value is equal to {expr}.
4867
4868 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4869 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004870
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004871 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4872 case must match.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004873
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004874 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4875 Example: >
4876 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4877 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4878
4879< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4880 GetObject()->index(what)
4881
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004882indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]) *indexof()*
4883 Returns the index of an item in {object} where {expr} is
4884 v:true. {object} must be a |List| or a |Blob|.
4885
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004886 If {object} is a |List|, evaluate {expr} for each item in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004887 List until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4888 this item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004889
4890 If {object} is a |Blob| evaluate {expr} for each byte in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004891 Blob until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4892 this byte.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004893
4894 {expr} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
4895
4896 If {expr} is a |string|: If {object} is a |List|, inside
4897 {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current List item and
4898 |v:val| has the value of the item. If {object} is a |Blob|,
4899 inside {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current byte and
4900 |v:val| has the byte value.
4901
4902 If {expr} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
4903 1. the key or the index of the current item.
4904 2. the value of the current item.
4905 The function must return |TRUE| if the item is found and the
4906 search should stop.
4907
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004908 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004909 following items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004910 startidx start evaluating {expr} at the item with this
4911 index; may be negative for an item relative to
4912 the end
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004913 Returns -1 when {expr} evaluates to v:false for all the items.
4914 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004915 :let l = [#{n: 10}, #{n: 20}, #{n: 30}]
4916 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20")
4917 :echo indexof(l, {i, v -> v.n == 30})
4918 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20", #{startidx: 1})
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004919
4920< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4921 mylist->indexof(expr)
4922
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004923input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4924 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4925 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4926 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4927 in the prompt to start a new line.
4928 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4929 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4930 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4931 for lines typed for input().
4932 Example: >
4933 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4934 : echo "Cheers!"
4935 :endif
4936<
4937 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4938 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4939 Example: >
4940 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4941
4942< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4943 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4944 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4945 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4946 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4947 more information. Example: >
4948 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4949<
4950 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4951 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4952 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4953 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4954 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4955 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4956 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4957 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4958 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4959
4960 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004961 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004962 :function GetFoo()
4963 : call inputsave()
4964 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4965 : call inputrestore()
4966 :endfunction
4967
4968< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4969 GetPrompt()->input()
4970
4971inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4972 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4973 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4974 Example: >
4975 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4976 :if n != ""
4977 : let &sw = n
4978 :endif
4979< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4980 omitted an empty string is returned.
4981 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4982 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4983 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4984
4985 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4986 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4987
4988inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4989 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4990 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4991 enter a number, which is returned.
4992 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4993 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4994 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4995 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4996 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4997 length of {textlist} is returned.
4998 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4999 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
5000 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
5001 Example: >
5002 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
5003 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
5004
5005< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5006 GetChoices()->inputlist()
5007
5008inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
5009 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
5010 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
5011 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
5012 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
5013
5014inputsave() *inputsave()*
5015 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
5016 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
5017 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
5018 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
5019 many inputrestore() calls.
5020 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
5021
5022inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
5023 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
5024 two exceptions:
5025 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
5026 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
5027 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
5028 |history| stack.
5029 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
5030 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
5031 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
5032
5033 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5034 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
5035
5036insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
5037 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
5038 of it.
5039
5040 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
5041 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
5042 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
5043 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
5044
5045 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
5046 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
5047 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
5048 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
5049< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
5050 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
5051 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
5052
5053 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5054 mylist->insert(item)
5055
LemonBoyafe04662023-08-23 21:08:11 +02005056instanceof({object}, {class}) *instanceof()*
5057 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the {object} argument is a
5058 direct or indirect instance of a |Class| specified by {class}.
5059 When {class} is a |List| the function returns |TRUE| when {object} is an
5060 instance of any of the specified classes.
5061 Example: >
5062 instanceof(animal, [Dog, Cat])
5063
5064< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5065 myobj->instanceof(mytype)
5066
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005067interrupt() *interrupt()*
5068 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
5069 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
5070 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
5071 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
5072 :function s:check_typoname(file)
5073 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
5074 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
5075 : call interrupt()
5076 : endif
5077 :endfunction
5078 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
5079
5080invert({expr}) *invert()*
5081 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
5082 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
5083 :let bits = invert(bits)
5084< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5085 :let bits = bits->invert()
5086
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005087isabsolutepath({path}) *isabsolutepath()*
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005088 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
5089 absolute path.
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005090 On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005091 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
5092 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
5093 are always absolute.
5094 Example: >
5095 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
5096 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
5097 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
5098 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
5099 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005100<
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005101 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5102 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
5103
5104
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005105isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
5106 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
5107 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
5108 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
5109 is any expression, which is used as a String.
5110
5111 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5112 GetName()->isdirectory()
5113
5114isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
5115 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
5116 infinity, otherwise 0. >
5117 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
5118< 1 >
5119 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
5120< -1
5121
5122 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5123 Compute()->isinf()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005124
5125islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
5126 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
5127 name of a locked variable.
5128 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
5129 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
5130 Example: >
5131 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
5132 :lockvar 1 alist
5133 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
5134 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
5135
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00005136< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
5137 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
5138 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
5139 |exists()| to check for existence.
5140 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005141
5142 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5143 GetName()->islocked()
5144
5145isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
5146 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
5147 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
5148< 1
5149
5150 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5151 Compute()->isnan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005152
5153items({dict}) *items()*
5154 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
5155 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
5156 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
5157 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
5158 Example: >
5159 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005160 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005161 endfor
5162
5163< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5164 mydict->items()
5165
5166job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
5167
5168
5169join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
5170 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
5171 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
5172 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
5173 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
5174 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005175 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005176< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
5177 converted into a string like with |string()|.
5178 The opposite function is |split()|.
5179
5180 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5181 mylist->join()
5182
5183js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
5184 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
5185 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
5186 - Strings can be in single quotes.
5187 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
5188 result in v:none items.
5189
5190 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5191 ReadObject()->js_decode()
5192
5193js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
5194 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
5195 - Object key names are not in quotes.
5196 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
5197 commas.
5198 For example, the Vim object:
5199 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
5200 Will be encoded as:
5201 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
5202 While json_encode() would produce:
5203 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
5204 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
5205 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
5206
5207 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5208 GetObject()->js_encode()
5209
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005210json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005211 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
5212 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
5213 JSON and Vim values.
5214 The decoding is permissive:
5215 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
5216 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
5217 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
5218 same as {"1":2}.
5219 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
5220 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
5221 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
5222 are accepted.
5223 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
5224 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
5225 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
5226 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
5227 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
5228 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
5229 character in string) for "\t".
5230 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
5231 and results in v:none.
5232 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
5233 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
5234 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
5235 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
5236 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
5237 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
5238 *E938*
5239 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
5240 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
5241 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
5242
5243 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5244 ReadObject()->json_decode()
5245
5246json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
5247 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
5248 The encoding is specified in:
5249 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005250 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005251 |Number| decimal number
5252 |Float| floating point number
5253 Float nan "NaN"
5254 Float inf "Infinity"
5255 Float -inf "-Infinity"
5256 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
5257 |Funcref| not possible, error
5258 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
5259 used recursively: []
5260 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
5261 used recursively: {}
5262 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
5263 v:false "false"
5264 v:true "true"
5265 v:none "null"
5266 v:null "null"
5267 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
5268 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
5269 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01005270 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
5271 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005272
5273 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5274 GetObject()->json_encode()
5275
5276keys({dict}) *keys()*
5277 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
5278 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
5279
5280 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5281 mydict->keys()
5282
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +01005283keytrans({string}) *keytrans()*
5284 Turn the internal byte representation of keys into a form that
5285 can be used for |:map|. E.g. >
5286 :let xx = "\<C-Home>"
5287 :echo keytrans(xx)
5288< <C-Home>
5289
5290 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5291 "\<C-Home>"->keytrans()
5292
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005293< *len()* *E701*
5294len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
5295 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
5296 used, as with |strlen()|.
5297 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
5298 returned.
5299 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
5300 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
5301 |Dictionary| is returned.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005302 Otherwise an error is given and returns zero.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005303
5304 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5305 mylist->len()
5306
5307< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
5308libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5309 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
5310 with single argument {argument}.
5311 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
5312 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
5313 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
5314 limited.
5315 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
5316 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
5317 to Vim.
5318 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
5319 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
5320 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
5321 null-terminated string.
5322 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
5323
5324 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
5325 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
5326 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
5327 very probably crash.
5328
5329 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
5330 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
5331 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
5332 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
5333 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
5334 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
5335 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
5336 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
5337 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
5338 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
5339
5340 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
5341 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
5342 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
5343 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
5344 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
5345 the DLL is not in the usual places.
5346 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
5347 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
5348 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5349 feature is present}
5350 Examples: >
5351 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
5352
5353< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5354 third argument: >
5355 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
5356<
5357 *libcallnr()*
5358libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5359 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
5360 int instead of a string.
5361 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5362 feature is present}
5363 Examples: >
5364 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
5365 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
5366 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
5367<
5368 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5369 third argument: >
5370 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
5371<
5372
5373line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
5374 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
5375 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005376 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005377 . the cursor position
5378 $ the last line in the current buffer
5379 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
5380 returned)
5381 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
5382 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
5383 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
5384 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
5385 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
5386 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
5387 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
5388 that it's updated right away.
5389 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
5390 then applies to another buffer.
5391 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
5392 |getpos()|.
5393 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
5394 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005395 Returns 0 for invalid values of {expr} and {winid}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005396 Examples: >
5397 line(".") line number of the cursor
5398 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
5399 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005400 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005401<
5402 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
5403 |last-position-jump|.
5404
5405 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5406 GetValue()->line()
5407
5408line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
5409 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
5410 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
5411 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
5412 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
5413 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
5414 below the last line: >
5415 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
5416< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
5417 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
5418 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
5419 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
5420 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
5421
5422 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5423 GetLnum()->line2byte()
5424
5425lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
5426 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
5427 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
5428 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
5429 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01005430 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005431 error is given.
5432
5433 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5434 GetLnum()->lispindent()
5435
5436list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5437 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5438 Examples: >
5439 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5440 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5441< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5442 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5443
5444 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5445
5446 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5447 GetList()->list2blob()
5448
5449list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5450 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5451 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5452 list2str([32]) returns " "
5453 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5454< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5455 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5456< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5457
5458 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5459 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5460 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5461 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5462<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005463 Returns an empty string on error.
5464
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005465 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5466 GetList()->list2str()
5467
5468listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5469 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5470 been made to buffer {buf}.
5471 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5472 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5473 buffer is used.
5474 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5475
5476 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005477 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5478 start first changed line number
5479 end first line number below the change
5480 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005481 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005482 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005483
5484 Example: >
5485 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5486 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5487 endfunc
5488 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5489
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005490< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005491 dictionary with these entries:
5492 lnum the first line number of the change
5493 end the first line below the change
5494 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5495 deleted
5496 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5497 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5498 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5499 character has a value of one.
Bram Moolenaar3c053a12022-10-16 13:11:12 +01005500 When lines are inserted (not when a line is split, e.g. by
5501 typing CR in Insert mode) the values are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005502 lnum line above which the new line is added
5503 end equal to "lnum"
5504 added number of lines inserted
5505 col 1
5506 When lines are deleted the values are:
5507 lnum the first deleted line
5508 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5509 the deletion was done
5510 added negative, number of lines deleted
5511 col 1
5512 When lines are changed:
5513 lnum the first changed line
5514 end the line below the last changed line
5515 added 0
5516 col first column with a change or 1
5517
5518 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5519 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5520 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5521 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5522
5523 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5524 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5525 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5526 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5527
5528 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5529 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5530 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5531
5532 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5533 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5534 of a buffer.
5535 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5536 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5537
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005538 Returns zero if {callback} or {buf} is invalid.
5539
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005540 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5541 second argument: >
5542 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5543
5544listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5545 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5546 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5547
5548 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5549 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5550 buffer is used.
5551
5552 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5553 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5554
5555listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5556 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5557 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5558 removed.
5559
5560 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5561 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5562
5563localtime() *localtime()*
5564 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5565 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5566
5567
5568log({expr}) *log()*
5569 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5570 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5571 (0, inf].
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005572 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005573 Examples: >
5574 :echo log(10)
5575< 2.302585 >
5576 :echo log(exp(5))
5577< 5.0
5578
5579 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5580 Compute()->log()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005581
5582
5583log10({expr}) *log10()*
5584 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5585 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005586 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005587 Examples: >
5588 :echo log10(1000)
5589< 3.0 >
5590 :echo log10(0.01)
5591< -2.0
5592
5593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5594 Compute()->log10()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005595
5596luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5597 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5598 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5599 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5600 Strings are returned as they are.
5601 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
Bram Moolenaar73e28dc2022-09-17 21:08:33 +01005602 Numbers are converted to |Float| values.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005603 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5604 as-is.
5605 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5606 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5607 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5608 to {expr}.
5609
5610 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5611 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5612
5613< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5614
5615map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5616 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005617 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005618 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5619 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5620 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5621 characters, is replaced.
5622 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5623 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5624 Vim9 script.
5625
5626 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5627
5628 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5629 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5630 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5631 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5632 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5633 current character.
5634 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005635 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005636< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5637
5638 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5639 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5640 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5641 still have to double ' quotes
5642
5643 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5644 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5645 2. the value of the current item.
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00005646 With a legacy script lambda you don't get an error if it only
5647 accepts one argument, but with a Vim9 lambda you get "E1106:
5648 One argument too many", the number of arguments must match.
5649
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005650 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5651 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5652 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005653 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005654 endfunc
5655 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5656< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005657 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005658< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005659 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005660< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005661 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005662<
5663 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5664 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005665 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005666
5667< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5668 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5669 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5670 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5671 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5672 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5673
5674 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5675 mylist->map(expr2)
5676
5677
5678maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5679 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5680 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5681 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005682 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5683 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005684
5685 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005686 returned if {dict} is FALSE, otherwise returns an empty Dict.
5687 When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>" is
5688 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005689
5690 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5691 command.
5692
5693 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5694 "n" Normal
5695 "v" Visual (including Select)
5696 "o" Operator-pending
5697 "i" Insert
5698 "c" Cmd-line
5699 "s" Select
5700 "x" Visual
5701 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5702 "t" Terminal-Job
5703 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5704 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5705
5706 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5707 instead of mappings.
5708
5709 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5710 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005711 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005712 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5713 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5714 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5715 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5716 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5717 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5718 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5719 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5720 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5721 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5722 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5723 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5724 characters will be used:
5725 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5726 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5727 (|mapmode-ic|)
5728 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01005729 (|<SID>|). Negative for special contexts.
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005730 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005731 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005732 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5733 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5734 (|:map-<nowait>|).
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01005735 "abbr" True if this is an abbreviation |abbreviations|.
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005736 "mode_bits" Vim's internal binary representation of "mode".
5737 |mapset()| ignores this; only "mode" is used.
5738 See |maplist()| for usage examples. The values
5739 are from src/vim.h and may change in the future.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005740
5741 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5742 |mapset()|.
5743
5744 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5745 then the global mappings.
5746 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5747 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005748 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005749
5750< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5751 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5752
5753mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5754 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5755 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5756 {name}.
5757 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5758 instead of mappings.
5759 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5760 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5761
5762 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5763 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5764 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5765 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5766 mapcheck("b") no no no
5767
5768 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5769 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5770 mapping for {name} exactly.
5771 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5772 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5773 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5774 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5775 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5776 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5777 then the global mappings.
5778 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5779 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5780 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5781 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5782 :endif
5783< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5784 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5785
5786 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5787 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5788
5789
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005790maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5791 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5792 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5793 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5794 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5795
5796 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5797 vim9script
5798 echo maplist()->filter(
5799 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005800< It can be tricky to find mappings for particular |:map-modes|.
5801 |mapping-dict|'s "mode_bits" can simplify this. For example,
5802 the mode_bits for Normal, Insert or Command-line modes are
5803 0x19. To find all the mappings available in those modes you
5804 can do: >
5805 vim9script
5806 var saved_maps = []
5807 for m in maplist()
5808 if and(m.mode_bits, 0x19) != 0
5809 saved_maps->add(m)
5810 endif
5811 endfor
5812 echo saved_maps->mapnew((_, m) => m.lhs)
5813< The values of the mode_bits are defined in Vim's src/vim.h
5814 file and they can be discovered at runtime using
5815 |:map-commands| and "maplist()". Example: >
5816 vim9script
5817 omap xyzzy <Nop>
5818 var op_bit = maplist()->filter(
5819 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'xyzzy')[0].mode_bits
5820 ounmap xyzzy
5821 echo printf("Operator-pending mode bit: 0x%x", op_bit)
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005822
5823
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005824mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5825 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5826 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5827 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5828 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5829
5830
5831mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005832mapset({dict})
5833 Restore a mapping from a dictionary, possibly returned by
5834 |maparg()| or |maplist()|. A buffer mapping, when dict.buffer
5835 is true, is set on the current buffer; it is up to the caller
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005836 to ensure that the intended buffer is the current buffer. This
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005837 feature allows copying mappings from one buffer to another.
5838 The dict.mode value may restore a single mapping that covers
5839 more than one mode, like with mode values of '!', ' ', 'nox',
5840 or 'v'. *E1276*
5841
5842 In the first form, {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as
5843 for the call to |maparg()|. *E460*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005844 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5845 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5846 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5847 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5848 nnoremap K somethingelse
5849 ...
5850 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5851< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005852 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save/restore the mapping for
5853 all of them, when they might differ.
5854
5855 In the second form, with {dict} as the only argument, mode
5856 and abbr are taken from the dict.
5857 Example: >
5858 vim9script
5859 var save_maps = maplist()->filter(
5860 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'K')
5861 nnoremap K somethingelse
5862 cnoremap K somethingelse2
5863 # ...
5864 unmap K
5865 for d in save_maps
5866 mapset(d)
5867 endfor
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005868
5869
5870match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5871 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5872 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5873 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5874
5875 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5876 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5877 {pat} matches.
5878
5879 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5880 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5881
5882 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5883 Example: >
5884 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5885 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5886< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5887 *strpbrk()*
5888 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5889 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5890< *strcasestr()*
5891 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5892 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5893 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5894<
5895 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5896 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5897 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5898 first character/item. Example: >
5899 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5900< result is again "4". >
5901 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5902< result is again "4". >
5903 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5904< result is "3".
5905 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5906 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5907 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5908 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5909 backwards compatible).
5910 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5911 the index is counted from the end.
5912 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5913 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5914
5915 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5916 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5917 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5918 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5919< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5920 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5921 see above.
5922
5923 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5924 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5925 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5926 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5927 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5928 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5929 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5930 further down in the text.
5931
5932 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5933 GetText()->match('word')
5934 GetList()->match('word')
5935<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005936 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005937matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5938 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5939 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5940 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5941 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5942 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5943 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5944 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5945 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5946 concealed.
5947
5948 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5949 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5950 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5951 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5952 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5953 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5954 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5955 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5956 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5957 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5958
5959 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5960 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5961 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5962 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5963 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01005964 respectively. 3 is reserved for use by the |matchparen|
5965 plugin.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01005966 If the {id} argument is not specified or -1, |matchadd()|
Bram Moolenaar9f573a82022-09-29 13:50:08 +01005967 automatically chooses a free ID, which is at least 1000.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005968
5969 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5970 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5971 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5972 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5973
5974 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5975 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5976 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5977 window Instead of the current window use the
5978 window with this number or window ID.
5979
5980 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5981 the |:match| commands.
5982
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005983 Returns -1 on error.
5984
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005985 Example: >
5986 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5987 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5988< Deletion of the pattern: >
5989 :call matchdelete(m)
5990
5991< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5992 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5993 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5994
5995 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5996 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5997<
5998 *matchaddpos()*
5999matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
6000 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
6001 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
6002 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
6003 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
6004 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
6005 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
6006
6007 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
6008 these:
6009 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
6010 line has number 1.
6011 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
6012 number will be highlighted.
6013 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
6014 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
6015 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
6016 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
6017 be highlighted.
6018 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
6019 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
6020
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006021 Returns -1 on error.
6022
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006023 Example: >
6024 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
6025 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
6026< Deletion of the pattern: >
6027 :call matchdelete(m)
6028
6029< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
6030 |getmatches()|.
6031
6032 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6033 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
6034
6035matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
6036 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
6037 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
6038 Return a |List| with two elements:
6039 The name of the highlight group used
6040 The pattern used.
6041 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
6042 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
6043 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
6044 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
6045 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
6046
6047 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6048 GetMatch()->matcharg()
6049
6050matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
6051 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
6052 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
6053 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
6054 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
6055 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
6056 window ID instead of the current window.
6057
6058 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6059 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
6060
6061matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
6062 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
6063 after the match. Example: >
6064 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
6065< results in "7".
6066 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
6067 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
6068 do it with matchend(): >
6069 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
6070 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
6071< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
6072
6073 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6074 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
6075< results in "7". >
6076 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
6077< result is "-1".
6078 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
6079
6080 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6081 GetText()->matchend('word')
6082
6083
6084matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
6085 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
6086 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
6087 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
6088
6089 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
6090 items:
zeertzjq9af2bc02022-05-11 14:15:37 +01006091 matchseq When this item is present return only matches
6092 that contain the characters in {str} in the
6093 given sequence.
Kazuyuki Miyagi47f1a552022-06-17 18:30:03 +01006094 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
6095 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006096
6097 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
6098 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006099 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006100 {str}. The value of this item should be a
6101 string.
6102 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
6103 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
6104 This should accept a dictionary item as the
6105 argument and return the text for that item to
6106 use for fuzzy matching.
6107
6108 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
6109 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
6110 is 256.
6111
6112 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
6113 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
6114
6115 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
6116 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
6117 256, then returns an empty list.
6118
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006119 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
6120 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
6121
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00006122 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006123 matching strings.
6124
6125 Example: >
6126 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
6127< results in ["clay"]. >
6128 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
6129< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6130 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
6131< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6132 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6133 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
6134 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
6135< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6136 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
6137 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
6138< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
6139 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
6140< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
6141 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
6142< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
6143 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
6144 \ {'matchseq': 1})
6145< results in ['two one'].
6146
6147matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
6148 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
6149 strings, the list of character positions where characters
6150 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
6151 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
6152 position.
6153
6154 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
6155 positions for the best match is returned.
6156
6157 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
6158 list with three empty list items is returned.
6159
6160 Example: >
6161 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
6162< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
6163 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
6164< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
6165 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
6166< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
6167
6168matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
6169 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
6170 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
6171 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
6172 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
6173 empty string is used. Example: >
6174 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
6175< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
6176 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
6177
6178 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
6179
6180 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6181 GetText()->matchlist('word')
6182
6183matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
6184 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
6185 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
6186< results in "ing".
6187 When there is no match "" is returned.
6188 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6189 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
6190< results in "ing". >
6191 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
6192< result is "".
6193 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
6194 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6195
6196 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6197 GetText()->matchstr('word')
6198
6199matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
6200 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
6201 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
6202 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
6203< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
6204 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
6205 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6206 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
6207< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
6208 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
6209< result is ["", -1, -1].
6210 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
6211 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
6212 end position of the match are returned. >
6213 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
6214< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
6215 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6216
6217 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6218 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
6219<
6220
6221 *max()*
6222max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6223 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
6224
6225< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6226 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
6227 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6228 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6229 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6230
6231 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6232 mylist->max()
6233
6234
6235menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
6236 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
6237 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
6238 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
6239 menu names are returned.
6240
6241 {mode} can be one of these strings:
6242 "n" Normal
6243 "v" Visual (including Select)
6244 "o" Operator-pending
6245 "i" Insert
6246 "c" Cmd-line
6247 "s" Select
6248 "x" Visual
6249 "t" Terminal-Job
6250 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6251 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
6252 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
6253
6254 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
6255 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
6256 display display name (name without '&')
6257 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
6258 Refer to |:menu-enable|
6259 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
6260 |toolbar-icon|
6261 iconidx index of a built-in icon
6262 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
6263 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
6264 characters will be used:
6265 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6266 name menu item name.
6267 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
6268 remappable else v:false.
6269 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
6270 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
6271 string has special characters translated like
6272 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
6273 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
6274 "<Nop>" is returned.
6275 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
6276 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
6277 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
6278 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
6279 silent v:true if the menu item is created
6280 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
6281 submenus |List| containing the names of
6282 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
6283 item has submenus.
6284
6285 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
6286
6287 Examples: >
6288 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
6289 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
6290
6291 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
6292 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
6293 let m = menu_info(a:name)
6294 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
6295 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
6296 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
6297 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
6298 endfor
6299 endfunc
6300 new
6301 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
6302 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
6303 endfor
6304<
6305 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6306 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
6307
6308
6309< *min()*
6310min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6311 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
6312
6313< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6314 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
6315 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6316 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6317 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6318
6319 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6320 mylist->min()
6321
6322< *mkdir()* *E739*
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006323mkdir({name} [, {flags} [, {prot}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006324 Create directory {name}.
6325
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006326 When {flags} is present it must be a string. An empty string
6327 has no effect.
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006328
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006329 If {flags} contains "p" then intermediate directories are
6330 created as necessary.
6331
6332 If {flags} contains "D" then {name} is deleted at the end of
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006333 the current function, as with: >
6334 defer delete({name}, 'd')
6335<
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00006336 If {flags} contains "R" then {name} is deleted recursively at
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006337 the end of the current function, as with: >
6338 defer delete({name}, 'rf')
6339< Note that when {name} has more than one part and "p" is used
6340 some directories may already exist. Only the first one that
6341 is created and what it contains is scheduled to be deleted.
6342 E.g. when using: >
6343 call mkdir('subdir/tmp/autoload', 'pR')
6344< and "subdir" already exists then "subdir/tmp" will be
6345 scheduled for deletion, like with: >
6346 defer delete('subdir/tmp', 'rf')
6347< Note that if scheduling the defer fails the directory is not
6348 deleted. This should only happen when out of memory.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006349
6350 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
6351 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
6352 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
6353 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
6354 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
6355 created with 0o755.
6356 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006357 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006358
6359< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6360
6361 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
6362 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
6363 "p" option the call will fail.
6364
6365 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
6366 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
6367 failed.
6368
6369 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
6370 :if exists("*mkdir")
6371
6372< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6373 GetName()->mkdir()
6374<
6375 *mode()*
6376mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
6377 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
6378 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
6379 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
6380 Also see |state()|.
6381
6382 n Normal
6383 no Operator-pending
6384 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
6385 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
6386 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
6387 CTRL-V is one character
6388 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
6389 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
6390 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
6391 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
6392 v Visual by character
6393 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6394 V Visual by line
6395 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6396 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
6397 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6398 s Select by character
6399 S Select by line
6400 CTRL-S Select blockwise
6401 i Insert
6402 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
6403 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6404 R Replace |R|
6405 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6406 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6407 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
6408 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6409 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6410 c Command-line editing
h-east71ebf3b2023-09-03 17:12:55 +02006411 ct Command-line editing via Terminal-Job mode
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006412 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
6413 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
6414 r Hit-enter prompt
6415 rm The -- more -- prompt
6416 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
6417 ! Shell or external command is executing
6418 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
6419
6420 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
6421 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
6422 "c" or "n".
6423 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
6424 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
6425 the leading character(s).
6426 Also see |visualmode()|.
6427
6428 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6429 DoFull()->mode()
6430
6431mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
6432 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
6433 converted to Vim data structures.
6434 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
6435 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
6436 returned as Vim |Lists|.
6437 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
6438 converted to strings.
6439 All other types are converted to string with display function.
6440 Examples: >
6441 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
6442 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
6443 :echo mzeval("l")
6444 :echo mzeval("h")
6445<
6446 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6447 to {expr}.
6448
6449 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6450 GetExpr()->mzeval()
6451<
6452 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
6453
6454nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
6455 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
6456 that is not blank. Example: >
6457 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
6458< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6459 below it, zero is returned.
6460 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6461 See also |prevnonblank()|.
6462
6463 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6464 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
6465
6466nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
6467 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
6468 value {expr}. Examples: >
6469 nr2char(64) returns "@"
6470 nr2char(32) returns " "
6471< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
6472 Example for "utf-8": >
6473 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
6474< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
6475 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
6476 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
6477 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
6478 string, thus results in an empty string.
6479 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
6480 let list = [65, 66, 67]
6481 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
6482< Result: "ABC"
6483
6484 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6485 GetNumber()->nr2char()
6486
6487or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
6488 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
6489 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006490 Also see `and()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006491 Example: >
6492 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
6493< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6494 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
6495
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006496< Rationale: The reason this is a function and not using the "|"
6497 character like many languages, is that Vi has always used "|"
6498 to separate commands. In many places it would not be clear if
6499 "|" is an operator or a command separator.
6500
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006501
6502pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
6503 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
6504 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
6505 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
6506 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
6507 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
6508 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
6509< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
6510>
6511 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
6512< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
6513 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006514 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006515
6516 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6517 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6518
6519perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
6520 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
6521 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
6522 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
6523 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
6524 reference to it.
6525 Example: >
6526 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6527< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6528
6529 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6530 to {expr}.
6531
6532 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6533 GetExpr()->perleval()
6534
6535< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6536
6537
6538popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6539
6540
6541pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6542 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6543 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006544 Returns 0.0 if {x} or {y} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006545 Examples: >
6546 :echo pow(3, 3)
6547< 27.0 >
6548 :echo pow(2, 16)
6549< 65536.0 >
6550 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6551< 2.0
6552
6553 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6554 Compute()->pow(3)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006555
6556prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6557 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6558 that is not blank. Example: >
6559 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6560< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6561 above it, zero is returned.
6562 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6563 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6564
6565 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6566 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6567
6568printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6569 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6570 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6571 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6572< May result in:
6573 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6574
6575 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6576 argument: >
6577 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006578<
6579 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006580
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006581 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006582 %s string
6583 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6584 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6585 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6586 %c single byte
6587 %d decimal number
6588 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6589 %x hex number
6590 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6591 %X hex number using upper case letters
6592 %o octal number
6593 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6594 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6595 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6596 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6597 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6598 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6599 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6600 %% the % character itself
6601
6602 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6603 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6604 the result.
6605
6606 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6607 arguments appear in sequence:
6608
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02006609 % [pos-argument] [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6610
6611 pos-argument
6612 At most one positional argument specifier. These
6613 take the form {n$}, where n is >= 1.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006614
6615 flags
6616 Zero or more of the following flags:
6617
6618 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6619 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6620 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6621 of the number is increased to force the first
6622 character of the output string to a zero (except
6623 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6624 precision of zero).
6625 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6626 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6627 prepended to it.
6628 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6629 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6630 prepended to it.
6631
6632 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6633 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6634 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6635 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6636 flag is ignored.
6637
6638 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6639 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6640 The converted value is padded on the right with
6641 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6642 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6643
6644 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6645 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6646
6647 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6648 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6649 a space if both are used.
6650
6651 field-width
6652 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6653 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6654 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6655 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6656 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6657 conversion the count is in cells.
6658
6659 .precision
6660 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6661 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6662 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6663 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6664 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6665 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6666 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6667 string for S conversions.
6668 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6669 the decimal point.
6670
6671 type
6672 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6673 be applied, see below.
6674
6675 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6676 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6677 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6678 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6679 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6680 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6681 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6682< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6683 "width" bytes.
6684
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02006685 If the argument to be formatted is specified using a posional
6686 argument specifier, and a '*' is used to indicate that a
6687 number argument is to be used to specify the width or
6688 precision, the argument(s) to be used must also be specified
6689 using a {n$} positional argument specifier. See |printf-$|.
6690
6691
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006692 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6693
6694 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6695 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6696 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6697 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6698 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6699 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6700 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6701 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6702 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6703 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6704 zeros.
6705 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6706 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6707 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6708 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6709 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
Christ van Willegenaa90d4f2023-09-03 17:22:37 +02006710 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is a long
6711 integer. The size will be 32 bits or 64 bits
6712 depending on your platform.
6713 The "ll" modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6714 The b and B conversion specifiers never take a width
6715 modifier and always assume their argument is a 64 bit
6716 integer.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006717 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6718 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6719
6720 i alias for d
6721 D alias for ld
6722 U alias for lu
6723 O alias for lo
6724
6725 *printf-c*
6726 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6727 resulting character is written.
6728
6729 *printf-s*
6730 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6731 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6732 specified are used.
6733 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6734 automatically converted to text with the same format
6735 as ":echo".
6736 *printf-S*
6737 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6738 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6739 number specified are used.
6740
6741 *printf-f* *E807*
6742 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6743 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6744 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6745 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6746 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6747 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6748 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6749 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6750 Example: >
6751 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6752< 12.12
6753 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6754 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6755
6756 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6757 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6758 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6759 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6760 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6761
6762 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6763 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6764 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6765 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6766 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6767 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6768 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6769 results in 1.0e7.
6770
6771 *printf-%*
6772 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6773 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6774
6775 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6776 accepted and automatically converted.
6777 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6778 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6779 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6780
6781 *E766* *E767*
6782 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6783 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6784 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6785
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02006786 *printf-$*
6787 In certain languages, error and informative messages are
6788 more readable when the order of words is different from the
6789 corresponding message in English. To accomodate translations
6790 having a different word order, positional arguments may be
6791 used to indicate this. For instance: >
6792
6793 #, c-format
6794 msgid "%s returning %s"
6795 msgstr "waarde %2$s komt terug van %1$s"
6796<
6797 In this example, the sentence has its 2 string arguments reversed
6798 in the output. >
6799
6800 echo printf(
6801 "In The Netherlands, vim's creator's name is: %1$s %2$s",
6802 "Bram", "Moolenaar")
6803< In The Netherlands, vim's creator's name is: Bram Moolenaar >
6804
6805 echo printf(
6806 "In Belgium, vim's creator's name is: %2$s %1$s",
6807 "Bram", "Moolenaar")
6808< In Belgium, vim's creator's name is: Moolenaar Bram
6809
6810 Width (and precision) can be specified using the '*' specifier.
6811 In this case, you must specify the field width position in the
6812 argument list. >
6813
6814 echo printf("%1$*2$.*3$d", 1, 2, 3)
6815< 001 >
6816 echo printf("%2$*3$.*1$d", 1, 2, 3)
6817< 2 >
6818 echo printf("%3$*1$.*2$d", 1, 2, 3)
6819< 03 >
6820 echo printf("%1$*2$.*3$g", 1.4142, 2, 3)
6821< 1.414
6822
6823 You can mix specifying the width and/or precision directly
6824 and via positional arguments: >
6825
6826 echo printf("%1$4.*2$f", 1.4142135, 6)
6827< 1.414214 >
6828 echo printf("%1$*2$.4f", 1.4142135, 6)
6829< 1.4142 >
6830 echo printf("%1$*2$.*3$f", 1.4142135, 6, 2)
6831< 1.41
6832
6833 *E1400*
6834 You cannot mix positional and non-positional arguments: >
6835 echo printf("%s%1$s", "One", "Two")
6836< E1400: Cannot mix positional and non-positional
6837 arguments: %s%1$s
6838
6839 *E1401*
6840 You cannot skip a positional argument in a format string: >
6841 echo printf("%3$s%1$s", "One", "Two", "Three")
6842< E1401: format argument 2 unused in $-style
6843 format: %3$s%1$s
6844
6845 *E1402*
6846 You can re-use a [field-width] (or [precision]) argument: >
6847 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$d", 1, 2)
6848< 1 at width 2 is: 01
6849
6850 However, you can't use it as a different type: >
6851 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$ld is: %01$*2$d", 1, 2)
6852< E1402: Positional argument 2 used as field
6853 width reused as different type: long int/int
6854
6855 *E1403*
6856 When a positional argument is used, but not the correct number
6857 or arguments is given, an error is raised: >
6858 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$.*3$d", 1, 2)
6859< E1403: Positional argument 3 out of bounds:
6860 %1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$.*3$d
6861
6862 Only the first error is reported: >
6863 echo printf("%01$*2$.*3$d %4$d", 1, 2)
6864< E1403: Positional argument 3 out of bounds:
6865 %01$*2$.*3$d %4$d
6866
6867 *E1404*
6868 A positional argument can be used more than once: >
6869 echo printf("%1$s %2$s %1$s", "One", "Two")
6870< One Two One
6871
6872 However, you can't use a different type the second time: >
6873 echo printf("%1$s %2$s %1$d", "One", "Two")
6874< E1404: Positional argument 1 type used
6875 inconsistently: int/string
6876
6877 *E1405*
6878 Various other errors that lead to a format string being
6879 wrongly formatted lead to: >
6880 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$.3$d", 1, 2)
6881< E1405: Invalid format specifier:
6882 %1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$.3$d
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006883
6884prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6885 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6886 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6887
6888 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6889 string is returned.
6890
6891 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6892 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6893
6894< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6895
6896
6897prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6898 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6899 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6900 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6901
6902 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6903 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6904 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6905 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6906 line.
6907 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6908 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6909 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6910 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6911 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6912 if the user only typed Enter.
6913 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006914 func s:TextEntered(text)
6915 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6916 stopinsert
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01006917 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6918 " We assume there is nothing useful to be saved.
6919 set nomodified
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006920 close
6921 else
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01006922 " Do something useful with "a:text". In this example
6923 " we just repeat it.
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006924 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006925 endif
6926 endfunc
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01006927 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006928
6929< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6930 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6931
6932< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6933
6934prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6935 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6936 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6937 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6938
6939 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6940 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6941 as in any buffer.
6942
6943 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6944 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6945
6946< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6947
6948prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6949 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6950 {text} to end in a space.
6951 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6952 "prompt". Example: >
6953 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6954<
6955 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6956 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6957
6958< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6959
6960prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6961
6962pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6963 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6964 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6965 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6966 height nr of items visible
6967 width screen cells
6968 row top screen row (0 first row)
6969 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6970 size total nr of items
6971 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6972
6973 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6974 |CompleteChanged|.
6975
6976pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6977 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6978 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6979 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6980 popup menu.
6981
6982py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6983 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6984 converted to Vim data structures.
6985 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6986 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6987 'encoding').
6988 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6989 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6990 keys converted to strings.
6991 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6992 to {expr}.
6993
6994 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6995 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6996
6997< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6998
6999 *E858* *E859*
7000pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
7001 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
7002 converted to Vim data structures.
7003 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
7004 copied though).
7005 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
7006 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
7007 non-string keys result in error.
7008 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7009 to {expr}.
7010
7011 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7012 GetExpr()->pyeval()
7013
7014< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
7015
7016pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
7017 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
7018 converted to Vim data structures.
7019 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
7020 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
7021
7022 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7023 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
7024
7025< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
7026 |+python3| feature}
7027
7028rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
7029 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
7030 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
7031 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
7032 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
7033 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
7034 and updated.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007035 Returns -1 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007036
7037 Examples: >
7038 :echo rand()
7039 :let seed = srand()
7040 :echo rand(seed)
7041 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
7042<
7043
7044 *E726* *E727*
7045range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
7046 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
7047 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
7048 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
7049 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
7050 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
7051 producing a value past {max}).
7052 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
7053 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
7054 start this is an error.
7055 Examples: >
7056 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
7057 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
7058 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
7059 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
7060 range(0) " []
7061 range(2, 0) " error!
7062<
7063 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7064 GetExpr()->range()
7065<
7066
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01007067readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]]) *readblob()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007068 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01007069 If {offset} is specified, read the file from the specified
7070 offset. If it is a negative value, it is used as an offset
7071 from the end of the file. E.g., to read the last 12 bytes: >
7072 readblob('file.bin', -12)
7073< If {size} is specified, only the specified size will be read.
7074 E.g. to read the first 100 bytes of a file: >
7075 readblob('file.bin', 0, 100)
7076< If {size} is -1 or omitted, the whole data starting from
7077 {offset} will be read.
K.Takata43625762022-10-20 13:28:51 +01007078 This can be also used to read the data from a character device
7079 on Unix when {size} is explicitly set. Only if the device
7080 supports seeking {offset} can be used. Otherwise it should be
7081 zero. E.g. to read 10 bytes from a serial console: >
7082 readblob('/dev/ttyS0', 0, 10)
7083< When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007084 the result is an empty |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar5b2a3d72022-10-21 11:25:30 +01007085 When the offset is beyond the end of the file the result is an
7086 empty blob.
7087 When trying to read more bytes than are available the result
7088 is truncated.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007089 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
7090
7091
7092readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
7093 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
7094 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
7095 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
7096 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
7097 argument below for changing the sort order.
7098
7099 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
7100 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
7101 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
7102 be handled.
7103 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
7104 added to the list.
7105 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
7106 to the list.
7107 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
7108 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
7109 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
7110 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
7111 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
7112< To skip hidden and backup files: >
7113 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00007114< *E857*
7115 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007116 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
7117 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
7118
7119 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
7120 Valid values are:
7121 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
7122 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
7123 each character, technically, using
7124 strcmp()) (default)
7125 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
7126 using strcasecmp())
7127 "collate" sort using the collation order
7128 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
7129 (technically using strcoll())
7130 Other values are silently ignored.
7131
7132 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
7133 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
7134 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
7135< If you want to get a directory tree: >
7136 function! s:tree(dir)
7137 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
7138 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007139 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007140 endfunction
7141 echo s:tree(".")
7142<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007143 Returns an empty List on error.
7144
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007145 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7146 GetDirName()->readdir()
7147<
7148readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
7149 Extended version of |readdir()|.
7150 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
7151 information in {directory}.
7152 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
7153 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
7154 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
7155 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
7156 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
7157 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
7158 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
7159 argument, see |readdir()|.
7160
7161 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
7162 following items:
7163 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
7164 name Name of the entry.
7165 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
7166 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
7167 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
7168 type Type of the entry.
7169 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
7170 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
7171 Other symlink "link"
7172 On MS-Windows:
7173 Normal file "file"
7174 Directory "dir"
7175 Junction "junction"
7176 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
7177 Other symlink "link"
7178 Other reparse point "reparse"
7179 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
7180 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
7181 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
7182 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
7183 itself because of performance reasons.
7184
7185 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
7186 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
7187 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
7188 be handled.
7189 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
7190 added to the list.
7191 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
7192 to the list.
7193 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
7194 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
7195 of the entry.
7196 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
7197 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
7198 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
7199<
7200 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
7201 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
7202 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007203<
7204 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7205 GetDirName()->readdirex()
7206<
7207
7208 *readfile()*
7209readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
7210 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
7211 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
7212 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
7213 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
7214 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
7215 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
7216 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
7217 added.
7218 - No CR characters are removed.
7219 Otherwise:
7220 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
7221 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
7222 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
7223 removed from the text.
7224 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
7225 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
7226 lines of a file: >
7227 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
7228 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
7229 :endfor
7230< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
7231 are returned, or as many as there are.
7232 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
7233 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
7234 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
7235 file into a buffer if you need to.
7236 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
7237 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
7238 unmodified.
7239 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
7240 the result is an empty list.
7241 Also see |writefile()|.
7242
7243 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7244 GetFileName()->readfile()
7245
7246reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
7247 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
7248 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
7249 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007250 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007251
7252 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
7253 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
7254 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
7255 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
7256
7257 Examples: >
7258 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
7259 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
7260 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
7261 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
7262<
7263 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7264 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
7265
7266
7267reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
7268 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
7269 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
7270 See |@|.
7271
7272reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
7273 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
7274 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
7275
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007276reltime()
7277reltime({start})
7278reltime({start}, {end}) *reltime()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007279 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
7280 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01007281 the type list<any> can be used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007282 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007283 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float. For
7284 example, to see the time spent in function Work(): >
7285 var startTime = reltime()
7286 Work()
7287 echo startTime->reltime()->reltimestr()
7288<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007289 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time (the
Bram Moolenaareb490412022-06-28 13:44:46 +01007290 representation is system-dependent, it can not be used as the
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007291 wall-clock time, see |localtime()| for that).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007292 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
7293 specified in the argument.
7294 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
7295 and {end}.
7296
7297 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007298 reltime(). If there is an error an empty List is returned in
7299 legacy script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007300
7301 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7302 GetStart()->reltime()
7303<
7304 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7305
7306reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
7307 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
7308 Example: >
7309 let start = reltime()
7310 call MyFunction()
7311 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
7312< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
7313 Also see |profiling|.
7314 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
7315 script an error is given.
7316
7317 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7318 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
7319
7320< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7321
7322reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
7323 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
7324 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
7325 microseconds. Example: >
7326 let start = reltime()
7327 call MyFunction()
7328 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
7329< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
Ernie Rael076de792023-03-16 21:43:15 +00007330 The accuracy depends on the system. Use reltimefloat() for the
7331 greatest accuracy which is nanoseconds on some systems.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007332 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
7333 can use split() to remove it. >
7334 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
7335< Also see |profiling|.
7336 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
7337 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
7338
7339 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7340 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
7341
7342< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7343
7344 *remote_expr()* *E449*
7345remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007346 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7347 string, also see |{server}|.
7348
7349 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
7350 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
7351 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
7352 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
7353 "\n").
7354
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007355 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
7356 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
7357 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007358
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007359 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
7360 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007361
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007362 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7363 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7364 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7365 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
7366 and the result will be the empty string.
7367
7368 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
7369 independent of a function currently being active. Except
7370 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
7371 arguments can be evaluated.
7372
7373 Examples: >
7374 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
7375 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
7376<
7377 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7378 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
7379
7380remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
7381 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007382 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007383 This works like: >
7384 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
7385< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
7386 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
7387 to bring itself to the foreground.
7388 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
7389 like foreground() does.
7390 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7391
7392 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7393 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
7394
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01007395< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007396 Win32 console version}
7397
7398
7399remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
7400 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
7401 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
7402 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
7403 name of a variable.
7404 Returns zero if none are available.
7405 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
7406 See also |clientserver|.
7407 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7408 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7409 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007410 :let repl = ""
7411 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007412
7413< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7414 ServerId()->remote_peek()
7415
7416remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
7417 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
7418 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007419 reply is available. Returns an empty string, if a reply is
7420 not available or on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007421 See also |clientserver|.
7422 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7423 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7424 Example: >
7425 :echo remote_read(id)
7426
7427< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7428 ServerId()->remote_read()
7429<
7430 *remote_send()* *E241*
7431remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007432 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7433 string, also see |{server}|.
7434
7435 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
7436 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
7437 |:map|.
7438
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007439 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
7440 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
7441 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007442
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007443 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7444 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7445 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7446
7447 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
7448 up the display.
7449 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007450 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007451 \ remote_read(serverid)
7452
7453 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
7454 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007455 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007456 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
7457<
7458 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7459 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
7460<
7461 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
7462remote_startserver({name})
h-east17b69512023-05-01 22:36:56 +01007463 Become the server {name}. {name} must be a non-empty string.
7464 This fails if already running as a server, when |v:servername|
7465 is not empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007466
7467 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7468 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
7469
7470< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7471
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007472remove({list}, {idx})
7473remove({list}, {idx}, {end}) *remove()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007474 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
7475 return the item.
7476 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7477 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
7478 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
7479 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
7480 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007481 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007482 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007483 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007484 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7485<
7486 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
7487
7488 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7489 mylist->remove(idx)
7490
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007491remove({blob}, {idx})
7492remove({blob}, {idx}, {end})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007493 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
7494 return the byte.
7495 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7496 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
7497 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
7498 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007499 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007500 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007501 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007502 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7503
7504remove({dict}, {key})
7505 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
7506 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007507 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007508< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007509 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007510
7511rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
7512 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
7513 should also work to move files across file systems. The
7514 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
7515 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
7516 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
7517 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7518
7519 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7520 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
7521
7522repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
7523 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
7524 result. Example: >
7525 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
7526< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +01007527 When {expr} is a |List| or a |Blob| the result is {expr}
7528 concatenated {count} times. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007529 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
7530< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
7531
7532 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7533 mylist->repeat(count)
7534
7535resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
7536 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
7537 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
7538 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
7539 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
7540 removed, return {filename}.
7541 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
7542 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
7543 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
7544 stopped after 100 iterations.
7545 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
7546 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
7547 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
7548 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
7549 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
7550
7551 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7552 GetName()->resolve()
7553
7554reverse({object}) *reverse()*
Yegappan Lakshmanan03ff1c22023-05-06 14:08:21 +01007555 Reverse the order of items in {object}. {object} can be a
7556 |List|, a |Blob| or a |String|. For a List and a Blob the
7557 items are reversed in-place and {object} is returned.
7558 For a String a new String is returned.
7559 Returns zero if {object} is not a List, Blob or a String.
7560 If you want a List or Blob to remain unmodified make a copy
7561 first: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007562 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
7563< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7564 mylist->reverse()
7565
7566round({expr}) *round()*
7567 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
7568 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
7569 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
7570 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007571 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007572 Examples: >
7573 echo round(0.456)
7574< 0.0 >
7575 echo round(4.5)
7576< 5.0 >
7577 echo round(-4.5)
7578< -5.0
7579
7580 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7581 Compute()->round()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007582
7583rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
7584 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
7585 converted to Vim data structures.
7586 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
7587 are copied though).
7588 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
7589 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
7590 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
7591 "Object#to_s" method.
7592 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7593 to {expr}.
7594
7595 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7596 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
7597
7598< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
7599
7600screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
7601 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
7602 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
7603 attribute at other positions.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007604 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007605
7606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7607 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
7608
7609screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
7610 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
7611 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
7612 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
7613 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
7614 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
7615 encodings it may only be the first byte.
7616 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7617 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
7618
7619 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7620 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
7621
7622screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
7623 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
7624 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
7625 composing characters on top of the base character.
7626 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7627 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
7628
7629 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7630 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
7631
7632screencol() *screencol()*
7633 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
7634 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
7635 This function is mainly used for testing.
7636
7637 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
7638 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
7639 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
7640 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
7641 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007642 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007643 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
7644 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
7645<
7646screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
7647 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
7648 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
7649 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
7650 The Dict has these members:
7651 row screen row
7652 col first screen column
7653 endcol last screen column
7654 curscol cursor screen column
7655 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
7656 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
7657 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
7658 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
7659 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
7660 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
7661 width character it would be the same as "col".
7662 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
7663 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
7664 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
7665 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007666 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
7667 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007668 Returns an empty Dict if {winid} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007669
7670 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7671 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
7672
7673screenrow() *screenrow()*
7674 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
7675 cursor. The top line has number one.
7676 This function is mainly used for testing.
7677 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
7678
7679 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7680
7681screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7682 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7683 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7684 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7685 characters.
7686 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7687 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7688
7689 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7690 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7691<
7692 *search()*
7693search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7694 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7695 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7696
7697 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7698 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7699 move. No error message is given.
7700
7701 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7702 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7703 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7704 'e' move to the End of the match
7705 'n' do Not move the cursor
7706 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7707 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7708 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7709 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7710 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7711 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7712
7713 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7714 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7715 flag.
7716
7717 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7718
7719 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7720 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7721 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7722 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01007723 search starts one column after the start of the match. This
7724 matters for overlapping matches. See |cpo-c|. You can also
7725 insert "\ze" to change where the match ends, see |/\ze|.
7726
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007727 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7728 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7729 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7730 file).
7731
7732 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7733 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7734 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7735 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7736 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7737< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7738 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7739 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01007740 *E1285* *E1286* *E1287* *E1288* *E1289*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007741 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7742 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7743 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7744 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7745 giving the argument.
7746 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7747
7748 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7749 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7750 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7751 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7752 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7753 function reference or a lambda.
7754 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7755 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7756 and -1 returned.
7757 *search()-sub-match*
7758 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7759 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7760 whole pattern did match.
7761 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7762
7763 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7764 flag is used.
7765
7766 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7767 :let n = 1
7768 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007769 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007770 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7771 : " first search to find match at start of file
7772 : normal G$
7773 : let flags = "w"
7774 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7775 : s/foo/bar/g
7776 : let flags = "W"
7777 : endwhile
7778 : update " write the file if modified
7779 : let n = n + 1
7780 :endwhile
7781<
7782 Example for using some flags: >
7783 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7784< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7785 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7786 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7787 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7788 line:
7789 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7790 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7791 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7792 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7793 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7794
7795 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7796 GetPattern()->search()
7797
7798searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7799 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7800 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7801 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7802
7803 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7804 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7805
7806 key type meaning ~
7807 current |Number| current position of match;
7808 0 if the cursor position is
7809 before the first match
7810 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7811 "pos", otherwise 0
7812 total |Number| total count of matches found
7813 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7814 1: recomputing was timed out
7815 2: max count exceeded
7816
7817 For {options} see further down.
7818
7819 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7820 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7821 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7822 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7823 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7824
7825 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7826 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7827
7828 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7829 " to 1)
7830 let result = searchcount()
7831<
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01007832 The function is useful to add the count to 'statusline': >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007833 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7834 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7835 if empty(result)
7836 return ''
7837 endif
7838 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7839 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7840 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7841 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7842 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7843 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7844 \ result.current, result.total)
7845 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7846 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7847 \ result.current, result.total)
7848 endif
7849 endif
7850 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7851 \ result.current, result.total)
7852 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007853 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007854
7855 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7856 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007857 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007858 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7859<
7860 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7861 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7862
7863 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7864 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7865 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7866 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7867 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7868 call searchcount(#{
7869 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7870 redrawstatus
7871 endif
7872 endfunction
7873<
7874 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7875 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7876
7877 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7878 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7879 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7880
7881 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7882 " search again
7883 call searchcount()
7884<
7885 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7886 key type meaning ~
7887 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7888 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7889 otherwise returns the last
7890 computed result (when |n| or
7891 |N| was used when "S" is not
7892 in 'shortmess', or this
7893 function was called).
7894 (default: |TRUE|)
7895 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7896 and different with |@/|.
7897 this works as same as the
7898 below command is executed
7899 before calling this function >
7900 let @/ = pattern
7901< (default: |@/|)
7902 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7903 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7904 for recomputing the result
7905 (default: 0)
7906 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7907 limit. max count of matched
7908 text while recomputing the
7909 result. if search exceeded
7910 total count, "total" value
7911 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7912 (default: 99)
7913 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7914 when recomputing the result.
7915 this changes "current" result
7916 value. see |cursor()|,
7917 |getpos()|
7918 (default: cursor's position)
7919
7920 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7921 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7922<
7923searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7924 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7925
7926 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7927 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7928 first match in the function.
7929
7930 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7931 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7932 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7933
7934 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7935 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7936 Example: >
7937 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7938 echo getline('.')
7939 endif
7940<
7941 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7942 GetName()->searchdecl()
7943<
7944 *searchpair()*
7945searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7946 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7947 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7948 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7949 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7950 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7951 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7952 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7953 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7954 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7955 given.
7956
7957 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7958 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7959 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7960 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7961 typical use is: >
7962 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7963< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7964
7965 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7966 |search()|. Additionally:
7967 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7968 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7969 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7970 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7971 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7972 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7973
7974 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7975 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7976 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7977 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7978 or a string.
7979 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7980 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7981 and -1 returned.
7982 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7983 Anything else makes the function fail.
7984 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7985 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7986
7987 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7988
7989 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7990 patterns are used like it's on.
7991
7992 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7993 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7994 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7995 if 1
7996 if 2
7997 endif 2
7998 endif 1
7999< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
8000 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
8001 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
8002 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
8003 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
8004 "endif 2".
8005 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
8006 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
8007 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
8008 the matching start.
8009
8010 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
8011
8012 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
8013 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
8014
8015< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
8016 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
8017 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
8018 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
8019 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
8020 match.
8021 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
8022
8023 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
8024
8025< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
8026 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
8027 highlighting recognized as strings: >
8028
8029 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
8030 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
8031<
8032 *searchpairpos()*
8033searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
8034 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
8035 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
8036 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
8037 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
8038 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
8039 returns [0, 0]. >
8040
8041 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
8042<
8043 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
8044
8045 *searchpos()*
8046searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
8047 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
8048 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
8049 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
8050 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
8051 returns [0, 0].
8052 Example: >
8053 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
8054
8055< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
8056 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
8057 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
8058< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
8059 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
8060
8061 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8062 GetPattern()->searchpos()
8063
8064server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
8065 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
8066 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
8067 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
8068 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8069 Note:
8070 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
8071 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
8072 before calling any commands that waits for input.
8073 See also |clientserver|.
8074 Example: >
8075 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
8076
8077< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8078 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
8079<
8080serverlist() *serverlist()*
8081 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
8082 When there are no servers or the information is not available
8083 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
8084 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
8085 Example: >
8086 :echo serverlist()
8087<
8088setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
8089 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
8090 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
8091
8092 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
8093 |bufload()| if needed.
8094
8095 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
8096 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
8097
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00008098 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a List of strings
8099 to set multiple lines. If the List extends below the last
8100 line then those lines are added. If the List is empty then
8101 nothing is changed and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008102
8103 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8104
8105 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
8106 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
8107 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
8108 added below the last line.
8109
8110 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
8111 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
8112 error is given.
8113 On success 0 is returned.
8114
8115 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8116 third argument: >
8117 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
8118
8119setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
8120 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
8121 {val}.
8122 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
8123 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
8124 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
8125 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8126 The {varname} argument is a string.
8127 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
8128 Examples: >
8129 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
8130 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
8131< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8132
8133 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8134 third argument: >
8135 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
8136
8137
8138setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
8139 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008140 tells Vim how wide characters are when displayed in the
8141 terminal, counted in screen cells. The values override
8142 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
8143 call setcellwidths([
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00008144 \ [0x111, 0x111, 1],
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008145 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2],
8146 \ ])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008147
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008148< The {list} argument is a List of Lists with each three
8149 numbers: [{low}, {high}, {width}]. *E1109* *E1110*
8150 {low} and {high} can be the same, in which case this refers to
8151 one character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from
8152 {low} to {high} (inclusive). *E1111* *E1114*
K.Takata71933232023-01-20 16:00:55 +00008153 Only characters with value 0x80 and higher can be used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008154
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008155 {width} must be either 1 or 2, indicating the character width
8156 in screen cells. *E1112*
8157 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00008158 range overlaps with another. *E1113*
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008159
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008160 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
8161 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
8162
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008163 To clear the overrides pass an empty {list}: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008164 setcellwidths([]);
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008165
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008166< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00008167 the effect for known emoji characters. Move the cursor
8168 through the text to check if the cell widths of your terminal
8169 match with what Vim knows about each emoji. If it doesn't
8170 look right you need to adjust the {list} argument.
8171
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008172
8173setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
8174 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
8175 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
8176
8177 Example:
8178 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
8179 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
8180< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
8181 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
8182< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
8183
8184 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8185 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
8186
8187setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
8188 Set the current character search information to {dict},
8189 which contains one or more of the following entries:
8190
8191 char character which will be used for a subsequent
8192 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
8193 character search
8194 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
8195 0 for backward
8196 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
8197 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
8198 character search
8199
8200 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
8201 from a script: >
8202 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
8203 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
8204 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
8205< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
8206
8207 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8208 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
8209
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01008210setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) *setcmdline()*
8211 Set the command line to {str} and set the cursor position to
8212 {pos}.
8213 If {pos} is omitted, the cursor is positioned after the text.
8214 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
8215 line.
8216
8217 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8218 GetText()->setcmdline()
8219
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008220setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
8221 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
8222 {pos}. The first position is 1.
8223 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
8224 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
8225 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
8226 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
8227 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
8228 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
8229 before inserting the resulting text.
8230 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
8231 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01008232 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
8233 line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008234
8235 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8236 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
8237
8238setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
8239setcursorcharpos({list})
8240 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
8241 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
8242
8243 Example:
8244 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
8245 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
8246< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
8247 call cursor(4, 3)
8248< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
8249
8250 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8251 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
8252
8253
8254setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
8255 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
8256 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
8257
8258< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
8259 See also |expr-env|.
8260
8261 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8262 second argument: >
8263 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
8264
8265setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
8266 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
8267 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
8268 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
8269 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
8270 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
8271 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
8272 characters are not supported.
8273
8274 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
8275 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
8276 would do the same thing.
8277
8278 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
8279
8280 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8281 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
8282<
8283 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
8284
8285
8286setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
8287 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
8288 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
8289 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
8290
8291 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8292 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
8293 added below the last line.
8294 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00008295 converted to a String. When {text} is an empty List then
8296 nothing is changed and FALSE is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008297
8298 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
8299 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
8300 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
8301
8302 Example: >
8303 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
8304
8305< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
8306 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
8307 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
8308< This is equivalent to: >
8309 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
8310 : call setline(n, l)
8311 :endfor
8312
8313< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
8314
8315 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8316 second argument: >
8317 GetText()->setline(lnum)
8318
8319setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
8320 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
8321 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8322 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
8323
8324 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
8325 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
8326 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
8327 Also see |location-list|.
8328
8329 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
8330
8331 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8332 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
8333 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
8334
8335 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8336 second argument: >
8337 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
8338
8339setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
8340 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
8341 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
8342 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
8343 example for |getmatches()|.
8344 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
8345 window ID instead of the current window.
8346
8347 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8348 GetMatches()->setmatches()
8349<
8350 *setpos()*
8351setpos({expr}, {list})
8352 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
8353 . the cursor
8354 'x mark x
8355
8356 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
8357 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
8358 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
8359
8360 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
8361 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
8362 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
8363 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
8364 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
8365 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
8366 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
8367 Does not change the jumplist.
8368
8369 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
8370 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
8371 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
8372 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
8373
8374 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
8375 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
8376 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
8377 character.
8378
8379 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
8380 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
8381 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
8382 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
8383 mark position it is not used.
8384
8385 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
8386 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
8387 before '>.
8388
8389 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
8390 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
8391
8392 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
8393
8394 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
8395 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
8396 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
8397 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
8398 |winrestview()|.
8399
8400 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8401 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
8402
8403setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
8404 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
8405
8406 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8407 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
8408 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
8409 {what}.
8410 *setqflist-what*
8411 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
8412 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
8413 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
8414 entries:
8415
8416 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
8417 buffer
8418 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
8419 present or it is invalid.
8420 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
8421 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
8422 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008423 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008424 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
8425 col column number
8426 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
8427 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008428 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008429 nr error number
8430 text description of the error
8431 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
8432 valid recognized error message
Tom Praschanca6ac992023-08-11 23:26:12 +02008433 user_data custom data associated with the item, can be
8434 any type.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008435
8436 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
8437 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
8438 locate a matching error line.
8439 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
8440 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
8441 item will not be handled as an error line.
8442 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
8443 be used.
8444 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
8445 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
8446 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
8447 cleared.
8448 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
8449 |getqflist()| returns.
8450
8451 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
8452 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
8453 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
8454 new list is created.
8455
8456 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
8457 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
8458 clear the list: >
8459 :call setqflist([], 'r')
8460<
8461 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
8462 freed.
8463
8464 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
8465 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
8466 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
8467 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
8468 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
8469
8470 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
8471 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
8472 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
8473 "lines". If this is not present, then the
8474 'errorformat' option value is used.
8475 See |quickfix-parse|
8476 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
8477 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
8478 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
8479 then the last entry in the list is set as the
8480 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
8481 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
8482 argument.
8483 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
8484 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
8485 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
8486 See |quickfix-parse|
8487 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
8488 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
8489 the last quickfix list.
8490 quickfixtextfunc
8491 function to get the text to display in the
8492 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
8493 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
8494 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
8495 of how to write the function and an example.
8496 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
8497 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
8498 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
8499 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
8500 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
8501 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
8502 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
8503 specify the list.
8504
8505 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
8506 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
8507 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
8508 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
8509<
8510 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8511
8512 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
8513 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
8514 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
8515
8516 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8517 second argument: >
8518 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
8519<
8520 *setreg()*
8521setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
8522 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
8523 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
8524 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
8525 {regname} must be one character.
8526
8527 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
8528 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
8529 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
8530 then the value is appended.
8531
8532 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
8533 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
8534 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
8535 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
8536 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
8537 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
8538 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
8539 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
8540
8541 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
8542 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
8543 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
8544 mode is never selected automatically.
8545 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8546
8547 *E883*
8548 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
8549 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
8550 items act like empty strings.
8551
8552 Examples: >
8553 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
8554 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
8555 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
8556 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
8557
8558< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
8559 register: >
8560 :let var_a = getreginfo()
8561 :call setreg('a', var_a)
8562< or: >
8563 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
8564 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
8565 ....
8566 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
8567< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
8568 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
8569 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
8570 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
8571
8572 You can also change the type of a register by appending
8573 nothing: >
8574 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
8575
8576< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8577 second argument: >
8578 GetText()->setreg('a')
8579
8580settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
8581 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
8582 |t:var|
8583 The {varname} argument is a string.
8584 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8585 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
8586 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
8587 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
8588 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8589
8590 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8591 third argument: >
8592 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
8593
8594settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
8595 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
8596 {val}.
8597 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
8598 use |setwinvar()|.
8599 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8600 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
8601 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8602 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
8603 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
8604 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
8605 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
8606 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
8607 Examples: >
8608 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
8609 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
8610< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8611
8612 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8613 fourth argument: >
8614 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
8615
8616settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
8617 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
8618 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8619
8620 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
8621 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
8622 stack.
8623 *E962*
8624 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
8625 argument:
8626 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
8627 stack is replaced.
8628 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
8629 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
8630 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
8631 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
8632 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
8633
8634 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
8635 stack after the modification.
8636
8637 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8638
8639 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
8640 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
8641 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
8642
8643< Save and restore the tag stack: >
8644 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
8645 " do something else
8646 call settagstack(1003, stack)
8647 unlet stack
8648<
8649 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8650 second argument: >
8651 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
8652
8653setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
8654 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
8655 Examples: >
8656 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
8657 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
8658
8659< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8660 third argument: >
8661 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
8662
8663sha256({string}) *sha256()*
8664 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
8665 checksum of {string}.
8666
8667 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8668 GetText()->sha256()
8669
8670< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
8671
8672shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
8673 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
8674 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008675 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008676 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
8677 quotes.
8678 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
8679 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
8680 {string}.
8681 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
8682 replace all "'" with "'\''".
8683
8684 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
8685 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
8686 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
8687 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
8688 command.
8689
8690 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
8691 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
8692 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
8693 even when inside single quotes.
8694
8695 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
8696 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
8697 escaped a second time.
8698
8699 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
8700 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
8701 character inside single quotes.
8702
8703 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008704 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008705< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8706 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008707 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008708< See also |::S|.
8709
8710 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8711 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8712
8713shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8714 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8715 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8716 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8717 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8718 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8719
8720 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8721 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8722 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8723 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8724
8725 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8726 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8727
8728sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8729
8730
8731simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8732 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8733 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8734 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8735 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8736 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8737 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8738 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8739 standard).
8740 Example: >
8741 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8742< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8743 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8744 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8745 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8746 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8747
8748 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8749 GetName()->simplify()
8750
8751sin({expr}) *sin()*
8752 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8753 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008754 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008755 Examples: >
8756 :echo sin(100)
8757< -0.506366 >
8758 :echo sin(-4.01)
8759< 0.763301
8760
8761 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8762 Compute()->sin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008763
8764
8765sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8766 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8767 [-inf, inf].
8768 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008769 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008770 Examples: >
8771 :echo sinh(0.5)
8772< 0.521095 >
8773 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8774< -1.026517
8775
8776 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8777 Compute()->sinh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008778
8779
8780slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8781 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8782 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8783 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8784 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8785 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8786 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008787 Returns an empty value if {start} or {end} are invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008788
8789 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8790 GetList()->slice(offset)
8791
8792
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008793sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008794 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8795
8796 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8797 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8798
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01008799< When {how} is omitted or is a string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008800 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8801 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8802 current buffer use |:sort|.
8803
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008804 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8805 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8806 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008807
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008808 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008809 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8810 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8811 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8812 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8813 case. Example: >
8814 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8815 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8816 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8817< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8818>
8819 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8820 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8821 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8822< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8823 This does not work properly on Mac.
8824
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008825 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008826 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
Bram Moolenaarbe19d782023-03-09 22:06:49 +00008827 strtod() function to parse numbers. Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8828 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0). Note that this won't
8829 sort a list of strings with numbers!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008830
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008831 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008832 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8833 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8834
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008835 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008836 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8837
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008838 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008839 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8840 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8841 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8842 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8843
8844 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8845 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8846
8847 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8848 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8849 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8850 same order as they were originally.
8851
8852 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8853 mylist->sort()
8854
8855< Also see |uniq()|.
8856
8857 Example: >
8858 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8859 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8860 endfunc
8861 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8862< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8863 ignores overflow: >
8864 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8865 return a:i1 - a:i2
8866 endfunc
8867< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8868 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8869<
8870sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8871 Stop playing all sounds.
8872
8873 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8874 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8875
8876 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8877
8878 *sound_playevent()*
8879sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8880 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8881 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8882 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8883 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8884 call sound_playevent('bell')
8885< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8886 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8887 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
Yee Cheng Chin4314e4f2022-10-08 13:50:05 +01008888 On macOS, {name} refers to files located in
8889 /System/Library/Sounds (e.g. "Tink"). It will also work for
8890 custom installed sounds in folders like ~/Library/Sounds.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008891
8892 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8893 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8894 argument is the status:
8895 0 sound was played to the end
8896 1 sound was interrupted
8897 2 error occurred after sound started
8898 Example: >
8899 func Callback(id, status)
8900 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8901 endfunc
8902 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8903
8904< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8905
8906 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8907 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8908
8909 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8910 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8911
8912< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8913
8914 *sound_playfile()*
8915sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8916 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8917 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8918 with this command: >
8919 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8920
8921< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8922 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8923
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008924< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008925
8926
8927sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8928 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8929 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8930
8931 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8932 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8933
8934 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8935 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8936
8937 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8938 soundid->sound_stop()
8939
8940< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8941
8942 *soundfold()*
8943soundfold({word})
8944 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8945 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8946 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8947 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8948 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8949 the method can be quite slow.
8950
8951 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8952 GetWord()->soundfold()
8953<
8954 *spellbadword()*
8955spellbadword([{sentence}])
8956 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8957 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8958 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8959 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8960
8961 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8962 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8963 result is an empty string.
8964
8965 The return value is a list with two items:
8966 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8967 - The type of the spelling error:
8968 "bad" spelling mistake
8969 "rare" rare word
8970 "local" word only valid in another region
8971 "caps" word should start with Capital
8972 Example: >
8973 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8974< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8975
8976 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8977 of 'spelllang' are used.
8978
8979 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8980 GetText()->spellbadword()
8981<
8982 *spellsuggest()*
8983spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8984 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8985 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8986 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8987
8988 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8989 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8990 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8991
8992 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8993 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8994 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8995 replace a line.
8996
8997 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8998 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8999 although it may appear capitalized.
9000
9001 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
9002 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
9003
9004 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9005 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
9006
9007split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
9008 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
9009 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
9010 item.
9011 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
9012 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
9013 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
9014 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
9015 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
9016 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
9017 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
9018 Example: >
9019 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
9020< To split a string in individual characters: >
9021 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
9022< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
9023 the end of the pattern: >
9024 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
9025< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
9026 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
9027 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
9028< The opposite function is |join()|.
9029
9030 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9031 GetString()->split()
9032
9033sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
9034 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
9035 |Float|.
9036 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009037 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number). Returns 0.0 if
9038 {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009039 Examples: >
9040 :echo sqrt(100)
9041< 10.0 >
9042 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
9043< nan
9044 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
9045
9046 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9047 Compute()->sqrt()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009048
9049
9050srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
9051 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
9052 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
9053 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
9054 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
9055 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
9056 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
9057 when a predictable sequence is intended.
9058
9059 Examples: >
9060 :let seed = srand()
9061 :let seed = srand(userinput)
9062 :echo rand(seed)
9063
9064state([{what}]) *state()*
9065 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
9066 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
9067 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
9068 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
9069 Yes: then do it right away.
9070 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
9071 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
9072 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
9073 messages and callbacks).
9074 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
9075 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
9076 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
9077 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
9078 Also see |mode()|.
9079
9080 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
9081 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
9082 if state('s') == ''
9083 " screen has not scrolled
9084<
9085 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
9086 something is busy:
9087 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
9088 stuffed command
9089 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
9090 a Insert mode autocomplete active
9091 x executing an autocommand
9092 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
9093 ch_readraw() when reading json
9094 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
9095 |f| or a count
9096 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
9097 recursiveness up to "ccc")
9098 s screen has scrolled for messages
9099
9100str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
9101 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
9102 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
9103 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
9104 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
9105 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
9106 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
9107 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
9108 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
9109 thousand.
9110 Text after the number is silently ignored.
9111 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
9112 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
9113 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
9114 |substitute()|: >
9115 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
9116<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009117 Returns 0.0 if the conversion fails.
9118
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009119 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9120 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009121
9122str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
9123 Return a list containing the number values which represent
9124 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
9125 str2list(" ") returns [32]
9126 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
9127< |list2str()| does the opposite.
9128
9129 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
9130 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
9131 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
9132 properly: >
9133 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
9134
9135< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9136 GetString()->str2list()
9137
9138
9139str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
9140 Convert string {string} to a number.
9141 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
9142 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
9143 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
9144
9145 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
9146 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
9147 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
9148 let nr = str2nr('0123')
9149<
9150 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
9151 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
9152 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
9153 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
9154 Text after the number is silently ignored.
9155
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009156 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
9157
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009158 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9159 GetText()->str2nr()
9160
9161
9162strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
9163 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
9164 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
9165 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
9166 composing characters separately.
9167
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009168 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
9169
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009170 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9171
9172 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9173 GetText()->strcharlen()
9174
9175
9176strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
9177 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
9178 of byte index and length.
9179 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
9180 counted separately.
9181 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
9182 similar to |slice()|.
9183 When a character index is used where a character does not
9184 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
9185 example: >
9186 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
9187< results in 'a'.
9188
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009189 Returns an empty string on error.
9190
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009191 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9192 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
9193
9194
9195strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
9196 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
9197 in String {string}.
9198 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
9199 counted separately.
9200 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
9201 |strcharlen()| always does this.
9202
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009203 Returns zero on error.
9204
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009205 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9206
9207 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
9208 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
9209 if has("patch-7.4.755")
9210 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
9211 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
9212 endfunction
9213 else
9214 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
9215 if a:skipcc
9216 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
9217 else
9218 return strchars(a:str)
9219 endif
9220 endfunction
9221 endif
9222<
9223 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9224 GetText()->strchars()
9225
9226strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
9227 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9228 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
9229 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
9230 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
9231 matters for Tab characters.
9232 The option settings of the current window are used. This
9233 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
9234 'tabstop' and 'display'.
9235 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9236 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009237 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009238 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
9239
9240 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9241 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
9242
9243strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
9244 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
9245 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
9246 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
9247 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
9248 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
9249 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
9250 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
9251 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
9252 Examples: >
9253 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
9254 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
9255 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
9256 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
9257 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
9258 Show mod time of file.c.
9259< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9260 :if exists("*strftime")
9261
9262< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9263 GetFormat()->strftime()
9264
9265strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01009266 Get a Number corresponding to the character at {index} in
9267 {str}. This uses a zero-based character index, not a byte
9268 index. Composing characters are considered separate
9269 characters here. Use |nr2char()| to convert the Number to a
9270 String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009271 Returns -1 if {index} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009272 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
9273
9274 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9275 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
9276
9277stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
9278 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9279 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
9280 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
9281 This can be used to find a second match: >
9282 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
9283 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
9284< The search is done case-sensitive.
9285 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9286 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9287 See also |strridx()|.
9288 Examples: >
9289 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
9290 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
9291 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
9292< *strstr()* *strchr()*
9293 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
9294 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
9295
9296 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9297 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
9298<
9299 *string()*
9300string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
9301 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
9302 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
9303 {expr} type result ~
9304 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
9305 Number 123
9306 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
9307 Funcref function('name')
9308 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
9309 List [item, item]
9310 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
Bram Moolenaarf1dcd142022-12-31 15:30:45 +00009311 Class class SomeName
9312 Object object of SomeName {lnum: 1, col: 3}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009313
9314 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
9315 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
9316 will then fail.
9317
9318 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9319 mylist->string()
9320
9321< Also see |strtrans()|.
9322
9323
9324strlen({string}) *strlen()*
9325 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
9326 {string} in bytes.
9327 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009328 For other types an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009329 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
9330 |strchars()|.
9331 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9332
9333 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9334 GetString()->strlen()
9335
9336strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
9337 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
9338 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
9339 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
9340 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
9341 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
9342 following composing characters).
9343 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
9344 |strcharpart()|.
9345
9346 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
9347 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
9348 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
9349 end of the {src}. >
9350 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
9351 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
9352 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
9353 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
9354
9355< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
9356 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
9357 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
9358<
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009359 Returns an empty string on error.
9360
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009361 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9362 GetText()->strpart(5)
9363
9364strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
9365 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
9366 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
9367 the format specified in {format}.
9368
9369 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
9370 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
9371 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
9372 matters.
9373
9374 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
9375 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
9376 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
9377 result.
9378
9379 See also |strftime()|.
9380 Examples: >
9381 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
9382< 862156163 >
9383 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
9384< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
9385 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
9386< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
9387
9388 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9389 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
9390<
9391 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9392 :if exists("*strptime")
9393
9394strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
9395 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9396 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
9397 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
9398 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
9399 match: >
9400 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
9401 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
9402< The search is done case-sensitive.
9403 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9404 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9405 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
9406 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
9407 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
9408< *strrchr()*
9409 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
9410 function strrchr().
9411
9412 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9413 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
9414
9415strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
9416 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
9417 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
9418 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
9419 echo strtrans(@a)
9420< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
9421 starting a new line.
9422
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009423 Returns an empty string on error.
9424
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009425 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9426 GetString()->strtrans()
9427
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01009428strutf16len({string} [, {countcc}]) *strutf16len()*
9429 The result is a Number, which is the number of UTF-16 code
9430 units in String {string} (after converting it to UTF-16).
9431
9432 When {countcc} is TRUE, composing characters are counted
9433 separately.
9434 When {countcc} is omitted or FALSE, composing characters are
9435 ignored.
9436
9437 Returns zero on error.
9438
9439 Also see |strlen()| and |strcharlen()|.
9440 Examples: >
9441 echo strutf16len('a') returns 1
9442 echo strutf16len('©') returns 1
9443 echo strutf16len('😊') returns 2
9444 echo strutf16len('ą́') returns 1
9445 echo strutf16len('ą́', v:true) returns 3
9446
9447 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9448 GetText()->strutf16len()
9449<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009450strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
9451 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9452 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
9453 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
9454 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9455 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009456 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009457 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
9458
9459 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9460 GetString()->strwidth()
9461
9462submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
9463 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
9464 substitute() function.
9465 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
9466 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
9467 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
9468 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
9469 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
9470
9471 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
9472 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
9473 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
9474 text.
9475 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
9476 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
9477 items, since there are no real line breaks.
9478
9479 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
9480 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
9481
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009482 Returns an empty string or list on error.
9483
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009484 Examples: >
9485 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
9486 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
9487< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
9488 A line break is included as a newline character.
9489
9490 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9491 GetNr()->submatch()
9492
9493substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
9494 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
9495 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
9496 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
9497 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
9498
9499 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
9500 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
9501 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
9502 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
9503 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
9504 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
9505 used.
9506
9507 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
9508 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
9509 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
9510 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
9511
9512 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
9513 unmodified.
9514
9515 Example: >
9516 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
9517< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
9518 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
9519< results in "TESTING".
9520
9521 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
9522 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
9523 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009524 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009525
9526< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
9527 optional argument. Example: >
9528 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
9529< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
9530 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
9531 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009532 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009533
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009534< Returns an empty string on error.
9535
9536 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009537 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
9538
Bram Moolenaarc216a7a2022-12-05 13:50:55 +00009539swapfilelist() *swapfilelist()*
9540 Returns a list of swap file names, like what "vim -r" shows.
9541 See the |-r| command argument. The 'directory' option is used
9542 for the directories to inspect. If you only want to get a
9543 list of swap files in the current directory then temporarily
9544 set 'directory' to a dot: >
9545 let save_dir = &directory
9546 let &directory = '.'
9547 let swapfiles = swapfilelist()
9548 let &directory = save_dir
9549
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009550swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
9551 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
9552 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
9553 version Vim version
9554 user user name
9555 host host name
9556 fname original file name
9557 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
9558 file
9559 mtime last modification time in seconds
9560 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
9561 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
9562 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
9563 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
9564 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
9565 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
9566 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
9567 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
9568
9569 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9570 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
9571
9572swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
9573 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
9574 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9575 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
9576 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
9577 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
9578
9579 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9580 GetBufname()->swapname()
9581
9582synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
9583 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
9584 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
9585 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
9586 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
9587
9588 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
9589 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
9590 Note that when the position is after the last character,
9591 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
9592 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9593
9594 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
9595 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
9596 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
9597 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
9598 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
9599 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
9600 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
9601
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009602 Returns zero on error.
9603
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009604 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
9605 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
9606<
9607
9608synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
9609 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
9610 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
9611 about a syntax item.
9612 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
9613 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
9614 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
9615 used (GUI, cterm or term).
9616 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
9617 {what} result
9618 "name" the name of the syntax item
9619 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
9620 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
9621 term: empty string)
9622 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
9623 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
9624 |highlight-font|
9625 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
9626 |highlight-guisp|
9627 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
9628 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
9629 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
9630 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
9631 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
9632 "bold" "1" if bold
9633 "italic" "1" if italic
9634 "reverse" "1" if reverse
9635 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
9636 "standout" "1" if standout
9637 "underline" "1" if underlined
9638 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
9639 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
Bram Moolenaarde786322022-07-30 14:56:17 +01009640 "nocombine" "1" if nocombine
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009641
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009642 Returns an empty string on error.
9643
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009644 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
9645 cursor): >
9646 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
9647<
9648 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9649 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9650
9651
9652synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
9653 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
9654 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
9655 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
9656 ":highlight link" are followed.
9657
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009658 Returns zero on error.
9659
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009660 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9661 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9662
9663synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
9664 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
9665 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
9666 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
9667 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9668 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
9669 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
9670 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
9671 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
9672 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
9673 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
9674 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
9675 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
9676 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
9677 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
9678 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
9679 and replaced by the character "X", then:
9680 call returns ~
9681 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
9682 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
9683 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
9684 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
9685 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
9686 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
9687
9688
9689synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
9690 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
9691 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
9692 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
9693 like what |synID()| returns.
9694 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
9695 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
9696 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
9697 transparent item.
9698 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
9699 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
9700 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
9701 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
9702 endfor
9703< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009704 an empty List is returned. The position just after the last
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009705 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
9706 valid positions.
9707
9708system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
9709 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
9710 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
9711
9712 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
9713 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
9714 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
9715 separators yourself.
9716 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
9717 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
9718 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
9719 list items converted to NULs).
9720 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
9721 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
9722 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
9723 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
9724
9725 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
9726
9727 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
9728 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
9729 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
9730 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
9731 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
9732<
9733 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
9734 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
9735 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
9736 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
9737 cause trouble.
9738 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
9739
9740 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009741 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
9742 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009743
9744< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
9745 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
9746 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
9747 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
9748 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
9749
9750 The command executed is constructed using several options:
9751 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
9752 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
9753 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
9754 concatenated commands.
9755
9756 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
9757 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
9758
9759 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
9760 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
9761
9762 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
9763 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
9764 when using a security agent application.
9765 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
9766 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
9767
9768 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9769 :echo GetCmd()->system()
9770
9771
9772systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
9773 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
9774 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
9775 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
9776 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
9777 result ends in a NL.
9778 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
9779
9780 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
9781 use |system()| and |split()|: >
9782 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
9783<
9784 Returns an empty string on error.
9785
9786 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9787 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
9788
9789
9790tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
9791 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
9792 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9793 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
9794 omitted the current tab page is used.
9795 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9796 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9797 let buflist = []
9798 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9799 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9800 endfor
9801< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9802
9803 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9804 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9805
9806tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9807 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9808 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9809
9810 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9811 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9812 count).
9813 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9814 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9815 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9816 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9817
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009818 Returns zero on error.
9819
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009820
9821tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9822 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9823 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9824 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9825 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9826 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9827 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9828 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9829 Useful examples: >
9830 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9831 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9832< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9833
9834 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9835 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9836<
9837 *tagfiles()*
9838tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9839 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9840
9841
9842taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9843 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9844
9845 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9846 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9847 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9848
9849 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9850 entries:
9851 name Name of the tag.
9852 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9853 defined. It is either relative to the
9854 current directory or a full path.
9855 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9856 the file.
9857 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9858 entry depends on the language specific
9859 kind values. Only available when
9860 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009861 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009862 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9863 |static-tag| for more information.
9864 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9865 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9866 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9867 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9868 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9869 contained in.
9870
9871 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9872 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9873
9874 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9875
9876 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9877 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9878 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9879 search regular expression pattern.
9880
9881 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9882 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9883 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9884
9885 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9886 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9887
9888tan({expr}) *tan()*
9889 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9890 in the range [-inf, inf].
9891 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009892 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009893 Examples: >
9894 :echo tan(10)
9895< 0.648361 >
9896 :echo tan(-4.01)
9897< -1.181502
9898
9899 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9900 Compute()->tan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009901
9902
9903tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9904 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9905 range [-1, 1].
9906 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009907 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009908 Examples: >
9909 :echo tanh(0.5)
9910< 0.462117 >
9911 :echo tanh(-1)
9912< -0.761594
9913
9914 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9915 Compute()->tanh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009916
9917
9918tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9919 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9920 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9921 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9922 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009923 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009924< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9925 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9926 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9927 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9928
9929
9930term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9931
9932
9933terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9934 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9935 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9936 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9937 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9938 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9939 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9940 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9941 mouse mouse type supported
Bram Moolenaar4bc85f22022-10-21 14:17:24 +01009942 kitty whether Kitty terminal was detected
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009943
9944 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9945
9946 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9947 an empty dictionary.
9948
9949 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9950 current cursor style.
9951 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9952 request the cursor blink status.
9953 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9954 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9955 and |t_RC| on startup.
9956
9957 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9958 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9959
9960 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9961
9962 Also see:
9963 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9964 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9965 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9966
9967
9968test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9969
9970
9971 *timer_info()*
9972timer_info([{id}])
9973 Return a list with information about timers.
9974 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9975 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9976 returned.
9977 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9978
9979 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9980 these items:
9981 "id" the timer ID
9982 "time" time the timer was started with
9983 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9984 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9985 -1 means forever
9986 "callback" the callback
9987 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9988
9989 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9990 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9991
9992< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9993
9994timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9995 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9996 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9997 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9998 has passed.
9999
10000 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
10001 for a short time.
10002
10003 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
10004 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
10005 See |non-zero-arg|.
10006
10007 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10008 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
10009
10010< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10011
10012 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
10013timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
10014 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
10015
10016 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
10017 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
10018 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
Bram Moolenaardd60c362023-02-27 15:49:53 +000010019 Zero can be used to execute the callback when Vim is back in
10020 the main loop.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010021
10022 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
10023 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
10024 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
10025 waiting for input.
10026 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
10027 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
10028
10029 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
10030 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
10031 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
10032 the callback will be called once.
10033 If the timer causes an error three times in a
10034 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
10035 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
10036 messages.
10037
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010038 Returns -1 on error.
10039
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010040 Example: >
10041 func MyHandler(timer)
10042 echo 'Handler called'
10043 endfunc
10044 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
10045 \ {'repeat': 3})
10046< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
10047 intervals.
10048
10049 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10050 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
10051
10052< Not available in the |sandbox|.
10053 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10054
10055timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
10056 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
10057 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
10058 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
10059
10060 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10061 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
10062
10063< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10064
10065timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
10066 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
10067 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
10068 timers there is no error.
10069
10070 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
10071
10072tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
10073 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
10074 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010075 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010076
10077 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10078 GetText()->tolower()
10079
10080toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
10081 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
10082 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010083 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010084
10085 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10086 GetText()->toupper()
10087
10088tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
10089 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
10090 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
10091 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
10092 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
10093 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
10094 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
10095
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010096 Returns an empty string on error.
10097
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010098 Examples: >
10099 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
10100< returns "Hello THere" >
10101 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
10102< returns "{blob}"
10103
10104 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10105 GetText()->tr(from, to)
10106
10107trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
10108 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
10109 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
10110
10111 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
10112 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
10113 space character 0xa0.
10114
10115 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
10116 characters:
10117 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
10118 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
10119 2 remove only at the end of {text}
10120 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
10121
10122 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010123 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010124
10125 Examples: >
10126 echo trim(" some text ")
10127< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010128 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010129< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
10130 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
10131< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
10132 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
10133< returns " vim"
10134
10135 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10136 GetText()->trim()
10137
10138trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
10139 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
10140 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
10141 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010142 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010143 Examples: >
10144 echo trunc(1.456)
10145< 1.0 >
10146 echo trunc(-5.456)
10147< -5.0 >
10148 echo trunc(4.0)
10149< 4.0
10150
10151 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10152 Compute()->trunc()
10153<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010154 *type()*
10155type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
10156 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
10157 v:t_ variable that has the value:
10158 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
10159 String: 1 |v:t_string|
10160 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
10161 List: 3 |v:t_list|
10162 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
10163 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
10164 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
10165 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
10166 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
10167 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
10168 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
Bram Moolenaarc0c2c262023-01-12 21:08:53 +000010169 Class 12 |v:t_class|
10170 Object 13 |v:t_object|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010171 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
10172 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
10173 :if type(myvar) == type("")
10174 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
10175 :if type(myvar) == type([])
10176 :if type(myvar) == type({})
10177 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
10178 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
10179 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
10180< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
10181 :if exists('v:t_number')
10182
10183< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10184 mylist->type()
10185
10186
10187typename({expr}) *typename()*
10188 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
10189 Example: >
10190 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +000010191< list<number> ~
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010192
10193
10194undofile({name}) *undofile()*
10195 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
10196 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
10197 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
10198 the undo file exists.
10199 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
10200 is used internally.
10201 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
10202 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
10203 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
10204 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
10205 returns an empty string.
10206
10207 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10208 GetFilename()->undofile()
10209
Devin J. Pohly5fee1112023-04-23 20:26:59 -050010210undotree([{buf}]) *undotree()*
10211 Return the current state of the undo tree for the current
10212 buffer, or for a specific buffer if {buf} is given. The
10213 result is a dictionary with the following items:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010214 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
10215 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
10216 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
10217 when some changes were undone.
10218 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
10219 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
10220 something readable.
10221 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
10222 write yet.
10223 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
10224 tree.
10225 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
10226 This happens when waiting from input from the
10227 user. See |undo-blocks|.
10228 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
10229 undo blocks.
10230
10231 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
10232 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
10233 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
10234 |:undolist|.
10235 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
10236 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
10237 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
10238 that was added. This marks the last change
10239 and where further changes will be added.
10240 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
10241 that was undone. This marks the current
10242 position in the undo tree, the block that will
10243 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
10244 undone after the last change this item will
10245 not appear anywhere.
10246 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
10247 write. The number is the write count. The
10248 first write has number 1, the last one the
10249 "save_last" mentioned above.
10250 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
10251 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
10252 item.
10253
10254uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
10255 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
10256 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
10257 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
10258 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
10259< The default compare function uses the string representation of
10260 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
10261
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010262 Returns zero if {list} is not a |List|.
10263
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010264 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10265 mylist->uniq()
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010010266<
10267 *utf16idx()*
10268utf16idx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc} [, {charidx}]])
Yegappan Lakshmanan577922b2023-06-08 17:09:45 +010010269 Same as |charidx()| but returns the UTF-16 code unit index of
10270 the byte at {idx} in {string} (after converting it to UTF-16).
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010010271
10272 When {charidx} is present and TRUE, {idx} is used as the
10273 character index in the String {string} instead of as the byte
10274 index.
Yegappan Lakshmanan95707032023-06-14 13:10:15 +010010275 An {idx} in the middle of a UTF-8 sequence is rounded
10276 downwards to the beginning of that sequence.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010010277
Yegappan Lakshmanan577922b2023-06-08 17:09:45 +010010278 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if there are less
10279 than {idx} bytes in {string}. If there are exactly {idx} bytes
10280 the length of the string in UTF-16 code units is returned.
10281
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010010282 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
10283 from the UTF-16 index and |charidx()| for getting the
10284 character index from the UTF-16 index.
10285 Refer to |string-offset-encoding| for more information.
10286 Examples: >
10287 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 3) returns 2
10288 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 7) returns 4
10289 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 1, 0, 1) returns 2
10290 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 2, 0, 1) returns 4
10291 echo utf16idx('aą́c', 6) returns 2
10292 echo utf16idx('aą́c', 6, 1) returns 4
10293 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 9) returns -1
10294<
10295 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10296 GetName()->utf16idx(idx)
10297
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010298
10299values({dict}) *values()*
10300 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
10301 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010302 Returns zero if {dict} is not a |Dict|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010303
10304 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10305 mydict->values()
10306
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020010307virtcol({expr} [, {list} [, {winid}]]) *virtcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010308 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
10309 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
10310 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
10311 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
10312 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
10313 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
10314 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
10315 For the byte position use |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010316
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010317 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010318
10319 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off],
10320 where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of
10321 the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the
10322 last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When
10323 Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
10324 beyond the end of the line can be returned. Also see
10325 |'virtualedit'|
10326
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010327 The accepted positions are:
10328 . the cursor position
10329 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
10330 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
10331 plus one)
10332 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
10333 returned)
10334 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
10335 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
10336 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
10337 that it's updated right away.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010338
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020010339 If {list} is present and non-zero then virtcol() returns a
10340 List with the first and last screen position occupied by the
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010341 character.
10342
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020010343 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
10344 that window instead of the current window.
10345
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010346 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
10347 Examples: >
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010348 " With text "foo^Lbar" and cursor on the "^L":
10349
10350 virtcol(".") " returns 5
10351 virtcol(".", 1) " returns [4, 5]
10352 virtcol("$") " returns 9
10353
10354 " With text " there", with 't at 'h':
10355
10356 virtcol("'t") " returns 6
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020010357< The first column is 1. 0 or [0, 0] is returned for an error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010358 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
10359 all lines: >
10360 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
10361
10362< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10363 GetPos()->virtcol()
10364
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010365virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *virtcol2col()*
10366 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the
10367 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and virtual
10368 column {col}.
10369
10370 If {col} is greater than the last virtual column in line
10371 {lnum}, then the byte index of the character at the last
10372 virtual column is returned.
10373
Yegappan Lakshmananb209b862023-08-15 23:01:44 +020010374 For a multi-byte character, the column number of the first
10375 byte in the character is returned.
10376
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010377 The {winid} argument can be the window number or the
10378 |window-ID|. If this is zero, then the current window is used.
10379
10380 Returns -1 if the window {winid} doesn't exist or the buffer
10381 line {lnum} or virtual column {col} is invalid.
10382
10383 See also |screenpos()|, |virtcol()| and |col()|.
10384
10385 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10386 GetWinid()->virtcol2col(lnum, col)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010387
10388visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
10389 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
10390 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
10391 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
10392 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
10393 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
10394 respectively.
10395 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010396 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010397< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
10398 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
10399 Visual mode that was used.
10400 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
10401 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
10402 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
10403 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
10404 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
10405
10406wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
10407 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
10408 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
10409 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
10410 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
10411
10412 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
10413 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
10414<
10415 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
10416
10417win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
10418 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
10419 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
10420 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
10421 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +010010422 have unexpected side effects. Use `:noautocmd` if needed.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010423 Example: >
10424 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
10425< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
10426 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010427 *E994*
10428 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
10429 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
10430 an empty string is returned.
10431
10432 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10433 second argument: >
10434 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
10435
10436win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
10437 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
10438 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
10439
10440 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10441 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
10442
10443win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
10444 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
10445 When {win} is missing use the current window.
10446 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
10447 number 1.
10448 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
10449 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
10450 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
10451
10452 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10453 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
10454
10455
10456win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
10457 Return the type of the window:
10458 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
10459 used to execute autocommands.
10460 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
10461 (empty) normal window
10462 "loclist" |location-list-window|
10463 "popup" popup window |popup|
10464 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
10465 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
10466 "unknown" window {nr} not found
10467
10468 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
10469 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
10470 |window-ID|.
10471
10472 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
10473 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
10474 returns "popup".
10475
10476 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10477 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
10478<
10479win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
10480 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
10481 tabpage.
10482 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
10483
10484 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10485 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
10486
10487win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
10488 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
10489 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
10490 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
10491
10492 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10493 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
10494
10495win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
10496 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
10497 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
10498
10499 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10500 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
10501
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010502win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
10503 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
10504 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
10505 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
10506 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
10507 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
10508 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
10509 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
10510 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
10511 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
10512 FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010513 This will fail for the rightmost window and a full-width
10514 window, since it has no separator on the right.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000010515 Only works for the current tab page. *E1308*
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010516
10517 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10518 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
10519
10520win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
10521 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
10522 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
10523 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
10524 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
10525 line will change the height of the window and the height of
10526 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
10527 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
10528 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
10529 be found and FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000010530 Only works for the current tab page.
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010531
10532 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10533 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
10534
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010535win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
10536 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
10537 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
10538 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
10539 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
10540 for the current window.
10541 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
10542 tabpage.
10543
10544 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10545 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
10546<
10547win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
10548 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
10549 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
10550 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
10551 then closing {nr}.
10552
10553 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
10554 Both must be in the current tab page.
10555
10556 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
10557
10558 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
10559 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
10560 like with |:vsplit|.
10561 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
10562 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
10563 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
10564 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
10565 'splitright' are used.
10566
10567 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10568 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
10569<
10570
10571 *winbufnr()*
10572winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
10573 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
10574 the |window-ID|.
10575 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
10576 window is returned.
10577 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10578 Example: >
10579 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
10580<
10581 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10582 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
10583<
10584 *wincol()*
10585wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
10586 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
10587 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
10588
10589 *windowsversion()*
10590windowsversion()
10591 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
10592 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
10593 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
10594 an empty string.
10595
10596winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
10597 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
10598 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10599 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
10600 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10601 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
10602 This excludes any window toolbar line.
10603 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010604 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010605
10606< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10607 GetWinid()->winheight()
10608<
10609winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
10610 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
10611 in a tabpage.
10612
10613 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
10614 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
10615 returns an empty list.
10616
10617 For a leaf window, it returns:
10618 ['leaf', {winid}]
10619 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
10620 returns:
10621 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
10622 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
10623 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
10624
10625 Example: >
10626 " Only one window in the tab page
10627 :echo winlayout()
10628 ['leaf', 1000]
10629 " Two horizontally split windows
10630 :echo winlayout()
10631 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
10632 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
10633 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
10634 " middle window
10635 :echo winlayout(2)
10636 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
10637 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
10638<
10639 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10640 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
10641<
10642 *winline()*
10643winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
10644 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
10645 the window. The first line is one.
10646 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
10647 first, this may cause a scroll.
10648
10649 *winnr()*
10650winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10651 window. The top window has number 1.
10652 Returns zero for a popup window.
10653
10654 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10655 $ the number of the last window (the window
10656 count).
10657 # the number of the last accessed window (where
10658 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
10659 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
10660 returned.
10661 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
10662 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
10663 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
10664 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
10665 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
10666 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
10667 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
10668 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
10669 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
10670 |:wincmd|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +010010671 When {arg} is invalid an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010672 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
10673 Examples: >
10674 let window_count = winnr('$')
10675 let prev_window = winnr('#')
10676 let wnum = winnr('3k')
10677
10678< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10679 GetWinval()->winnr()
10680<
10681 *winrestcmd()*
10682winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
10683 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
10684 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
10685 unchanged.
10686 Example: >
10687 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
10688 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
10689 :exe cmd
10690<
10691 *winrestview()*
10692winrestview({dict})
10693 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
10694 the view of the current window.
10695 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
10696 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
10697 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
10698 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
10699<
10700 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
10701 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
10702 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
10703 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
10704
10705 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
10706 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
10707
10708 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10709 GetView()->winrestview()
10710<
10711 *winsaveview()*
10712winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
10713 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
10714 restore the view.
10715 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
10716 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
10717 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
10718 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
10719 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
10720 The return value includes:
10721 lnum cursor line number
10722 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010723 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010724 returns)
10725 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010726 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
10727 the first column is zero, as opposed
10728 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
10729 |$| command it will be a very large
10730 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010731 topline first line in the window
10732 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
10733 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
10734 'wrap' is off
10735 skipcol columns skipped
10736 Note that no option values are saved.
10737
10738
10739winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
10740 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
10741 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10742 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
10743 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10744 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
10745 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010746 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010747 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
10748 : 50 wincmd |
10749 :endif
10750< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
10751 option.
10752
10753 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10754 GetWinid()->winwidth()
10755
10756
10757wordcount() *wordcount()*
10758 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
10759 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
10760 |g_CTRL-G|
10761 The return value includes:
10762 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
10763 chars Number of chars in the buffer
10764 words Number of words in the buffer
10765 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
10766 (not in Visual mode)
10767 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
10768 (not in Visual mode)
10769 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
10770 (not in Visual mode)
10771 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
10772 (only in Visual mode)
10773 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
10774 (only in Visual mode)
10775 visual_words Number of words visually selected
10776 (only in Visual mode)
10777
10778
10779 *writefile()*
10780writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
10781 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
10782 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
10783 or Number.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010784 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
10785 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
10786 to writefile().
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010787
10788 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
10789 unmodified, also when binary mode is not specified.
10790
10791 {flags} must be a String. These characters are recognized:
10792
10793 'b' Binary mode is used: There will not be a NL after the
10794 last list item. An empty item at the end does cause the
10795 last line in the file to end in a NL.
10796
10797 'a' Append mode is used, lines are appended to the file: >
10798 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
10799 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
10800<
10801 'D' Delete the file when the current function ends. This
10802 works like: >
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +000010803 :defer delete({fname})
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010804< Fails when not in a function. Also see |:defer|.
10805
10806 's' fsync() is called after writing the file. This flushes
10807 the file to disk, if possible. This takes more time but
10808 avoids losing the file if the system crashes.
10809
10810 'S' fsync() is not called, even when 'fsync' is set.
10811
10812 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
10813 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
10814
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010815 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010816
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010817 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
10818 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
10819 fails.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010820
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010821 Also see |readfile()|.
10822 To copy a file byte for byte: >
10823 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
10824 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
10825
10826< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10827 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
10828
10829
10830xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
10831 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
10832 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010833 Also see `and()` and `or()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010834 Example: >
10835 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
10836<
10837 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10838 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
10839<
10840
10841==============================================================================
108423. Feature list *feature-list*
10843
10844There are three types of features:
108451. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
10846 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
10847 :if has("cindent")
10848< *gui_running*
108492. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
10850 Example: >
10851 :if has("gui_running")
10852< *has-patch*
108533. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
10854 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
10855 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
10856 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
10857< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
10858 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
10859 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
10860 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
10861 version 6.2.148 or later): >
10862 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
10863
10864Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
10865use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
10866
10867
10868acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010869all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled. (always
10870 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010871amiga Amiga version of Vim.
10872arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
10873arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
10874autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
10875autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
10876autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
10877balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
10878balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
10879beos BeOS version of Vim.
10880browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
10881 work.
10882browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
10883bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010884builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010885byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
10886channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010887cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010888clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
10889clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
10890clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
10891cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
10892cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
10893cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
10894comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
10895compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10896conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10897cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10898cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10899cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10900debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10901dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10902dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10903diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10904digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10905directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10906dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10907drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10908ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10909emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10910eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10911 true, of course!
10912ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10913extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10914 |'hlsearch'|
10915farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
Bram Moolenaarf80f40a2022-08-25 16:02:23 +010010916file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>| (always
10917 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010918filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10919 read/write/filter commands
10920find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10921 |+find_in_path|.
10922float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10923fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10924 this is not present).
10925folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10926footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10927fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10928gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10929gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010930gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010931gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10932gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10933gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10934gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10935gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10936gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10937gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10938gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10939gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10940gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10941gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10942haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10943hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10944hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10945iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10946insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10947 Insert mode. (always true)
10948job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10949ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010950jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010951keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10952lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10953langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10954libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10955linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10956 'breakindent' support.
10957linux Linux version of Vim.
10958lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010959 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010960listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10961 and the argument list |arglist|.
10962localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10963lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10964mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10965macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10966menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10967mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10968modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10969 (always true)
10970mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10971mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10972mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10973mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10974mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10975mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10976mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10977mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10978mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10979mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10980mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10981multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10982multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10983multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10984multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10985mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10986nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10987netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10988netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010989num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010990ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10991osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10992osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10993packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10994path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10995perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10996persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10997postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10998printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10999profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +010011000prof_nsec Profile results are in nanoseconds.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011001python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
11002python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
11003python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
11004python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
11005python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
11006python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
Yee Cheng Chinc13b3d12023-08-20 21:18:38 +020011007python3_stable Python 3.x interface is using Python Stable ABI. |has-python|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011008pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
11009qnx QNX version of Vim.
11010quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
11011reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
11012rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
11013ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
11014scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
11015showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
11016signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011017smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011018sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
11019sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
11020spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
11021startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
11022statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
11023 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
11024sun SunOS version of Vim.
11025sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
11026syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
11027syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
11028 current buffer.
11029system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
11030tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011031 |tag-binary-search|. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011032tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
11033 |tag-old-static|.
11034tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
11035termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
11036terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
11037terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
11038termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
11039textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
11040textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
11041tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
11042 or terminfo file.
11043timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
11044title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010011045 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011046toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
11047ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
11048ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
11049unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
11050unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
11051user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
11052vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
11053vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
11054 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
11055vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
11056 (always true)
11057vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
11058 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000011059vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011060viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
11061vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
11062vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
11063vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +010011064vimscript-4 Compiled Vim script version 4 support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011065virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
11066visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
11067visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
11068 true) |blockwise-operators|.
11069vms VMS version of Vim.
11070vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
11071vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
11072 out if it works in the current console).
11073wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
11074wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
11075win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
11076win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
11077 64 bits)
11078win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
11079win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
11080win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
11081winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
11082windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
11083 (always true)
11084writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
11085xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
11086xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
11087xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
11088xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
11089 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
11090xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
11091xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
11092xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
11093xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
11094 xterm screen.
11095x11 Compiled with X11 support.
11096
11097
11098==============================================================================
110994. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
11100
11101This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
11102|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
11103pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
11104same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
11105When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
11106pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
11107>
11108 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
11109 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
11110 aa
11111 xx
11112 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
11113 a
11114 x
11115
11116Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
11117"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
11118"\n".
11119
11120 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: